Can Thera-Band exercises prevent groin strains in soccer players?

October 10, 2012

Groin strains are one of the most common injuries in soccer players. The muscles of the groin, the hip adductors, are particularly vulnerable because of the repetitive and forceful kicking motion in soccer. In addition, hip adductor muscle weakness is …

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Latin America Train the Trainer Successful

October 10, 2012

Thera-Band Academy completed its second Latin American Train the Trainer (TTT) event on Sept. 21-22 in Bogota, Colombia. Hosed by Colombian distributor Futuro Orthopedic, 30 physiotherapists, physicians and sports trainers joined Thera-Band® distribut…

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Decision Tree for Research Statistics

October 9, 2012

I like this decision tree to help us choose which statistics we should use in research. Even if you don’t perform research, it might help you as a critical appraiser of research in determining if the study used appropriate stats. Unfortuantely, some studies get published in journals without using the right statistical analysis….as an educated […]

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Elastic resistance bands versus Nautilus machine resistance: Which is better?

October 3, 2012

Elastic resistance is a versatile and widely used tool to increase strength. While elastic bands and tubing are prevalent in rehabilitation and fitness, some have speculated that elastic resistance may not provide an adequate stimulus for athletes. Researchers at the University of Malaysia compared the muscle activation and force output of the quadriceps muscle in […]

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Thera-Band exercise program for breast cancer survivors improves self-esteem

October 3, 2012

Several studies have reported on the benefits of exercise programs for cancer survivors. Self-esteem (an individual’s feeling of self-worth and respect) is an important determinant in physical activity programs. Breast cancer survivors sometimes suff…

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First Step to Active Health exercise program proven effective in older adults

October 1, 2012

Exercise programs for older adults can improve physical capacity and quality of life. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends a well-rounded exercise program for older adults including strength, cardiovascular, flexibility, and balance activ…

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Hands-On Workshop Provides Evidence-based Exercise Progression for Rehabilitation Professionals

September 25, 2012

Performance Health, through their Thera-Band® Academy, is sponsoring an evidence-based practical workshop for rehabilitation professionals around the US beginning this fall. The full-day workshop, Bands, Balls and Balance; Evidence-Based Progression o…

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Hip exercises beneficial for anterior knee pain

September 24, 2012

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (also known as anterior knee pain) is characterized by pain around the kneecap that increases with prolonged activity or prolonged sitting. It is more common in females and is associated with weakness of the hip, particularly hip abductors, extensors and rotators (Prins et al. 2009) as Dr. Janda had proposed. This weakness […]

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Prescribe appropriate instability levels during balance training exercises in low back pain patients

September 20, 2012

Dr. Janda often prescribed sensorimotor training exercises using unstable surfaces for patients with chronic low back pain. Dr. Janda considered unstable surfaces such as balance boards as important tools in rehabilitation of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes. His Sensorimotor Training program utilizes unstable surfaces can help facilitate automatic postural reactions, which are not possible through voluntary muscle […]

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3 Janda Approach Workshops for 2012

September 19, 2012

3 remaining Janda workshops are available through CIAO Seminars through 2012:
Latham NY: Oct. 13-14
Phoenix AZ: Oct. 27-28
Stevens Point WI: Nov. 3-4
Sign up today for Early Bird and Group Discounts!

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