History of Thera-Band® Academy

The Thera-Band Academy was formed in 1999 when The Hygenic Corporation realized the need to provide evidence for clinical use of their products. Soon, the first searchable database of research articles, comprised of existing scientific literature from the United States and Europe, was compiled on the Thera-Band Academy website. An international group of clinicians and researchers was then established to define and complete research needs on Thera-Band and Biofreeze products. The Thera-Band Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) first met in August 1999, and has met every year since. Each year, new international research and clinical applications using Thera-Band and Biofreeze® products are added to the body of knowledge. In addition, TRAC establishes research initiatives to help promote research in areas of clinical importance: cost effectiveness, behavioral changes, disease and disability risk reduction, chronic disease management, and validation of orthopedic research protocols.

The Academy website and research database demonstrate The Hygenic Corporation’s commitment to research and education. The website was developed to link research to practice using an integrated, cross-referenced database that allows users to search for research, protocols, and exercise programs by a specific body part, disease, injury, sport, or product. Today, Thera-Band Academy maintains the largest electronic database of research articles on Thera-Band and Biofreeze products, including elastic resistance, exercise balls, and balance training products.