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 2004 Most Creative Honorable Mention (Lonnie Coppock)
Last Modified:Thursday, October 28, 2004
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| Noise Maker Roll-Ups
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2004 Most Creative Honorable Mention (Marcia Rutland)
Last Modified:Thursday, October 28, 2004
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| Tigger Bounces and PNF Stretching for Adhesive Capsulitis
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2004 Most Creative Honorable Mention (Sean McCabe)
Last Modified:Thursday, October 28, 2004
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| Hand Therapy with Thera-Band® resistive bands
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2004 Most Creative Winner (Diana Veneri)
Last Modified:Thursday, October 21, 2004
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| Swing Phase Assist
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 2004 Thera-Band® / Vladimir Janda Grant for Therapeutic Exercise Research Winner
Last Modified:Friday, August 26, 2005
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| Greg Hodges PT of Winnepeg, Canada has received the 2004 Thera-Band® / Vladimir Janda Grant for Therapeutic Exercise Research for his project, "Acceleration-dependent loading during Thera-Band® elastic exercise"
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2004 Thera-Band® Most Creative Use Contest Winner
Last Modified:Friday, August 26, 2005
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| Diana Veneri, PT, MS from West Hartford, Connecticut was the First Place winner of the 2004 Thera-Band® Most Creative Use Contest for her entry, "Thera-Band® Assist with Swing Phase of Gait." 3 Honorable Mentions were also awarded.
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2005 Thera-Band® / Vladimir Janda Grant for Therapeutic Exercise Research
Last Modified:Thursday, January 05, 2006
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| Daniel Herman has received a $5000 grant from Thera-Band Academy for his project, titled “The influence of strength training on the neuromuscular characteristics of stop-jump tasks."
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A Balanced Approach
Last Modified:10/5/2006 6:00:13 PM
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| 2003. By Michael Rogers & Phil Page (Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation 12(9):65)
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ACSM Best Practice Statement
Last Modified:Friday, November 23, 2007
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| By Elaine Cress PhD, et al. The ACSM Best Practices Statement on Physical Activity Programs and Behavior Counseling in Older Adult Populations
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Active Aging Toolkit Whitepaper
Last Modified:Friday, November 23, 2007
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| This whitepaper provides the scientific basis for the First Step to Active Health Program
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Adding elastic resistance to free weight bench press better for muscular strength and power
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:55:53 PM
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| A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research compared traditional bench press training with and without the addition of external variable resistance loads (elastic bands and heavy chains).
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Are elastic resistance squats better than free weight squats?
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:56:33 PM
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| Elastic bands have been used to add resistance to the squat exercise while using barbell free weights to offer more dynamic resistance at the top of the squat movement as the resistance of the band is at its highest. No studies have directly compared the effects of squatting with elastic resistance versus free weights.
In a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, researchers compared squatting with equivalent work loads of elastic-resisted and isotonic free-weight squats in trained weight lifters.
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Balance training program effective for basketball players
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:52:43 PM
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| Several studies have shown that balance exercises and “neuromuscular training” are effective at reducing injuries in athletes. Neuromuscular exercises typically incorporate products such as Thera-Band® Stability Trainers, Stability Discs, balance boards, and exercise balls. Athletic training researchers wanted to determine if a neuromuscular training program was effective at improving balance in high school athletes.
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Bands and Balance - JAA.pdf
Last Modified:Monday, February 16, 2009
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| By Dr. Michael Rogers. Journal of Active Aging. 2(5):24-32.
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Both Thera-Band and Aquafins resistance improve strength and overall health
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:56:49 PM
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| Researchers in Spain compared Thera-Band® elastic band strengthening to aquatic strengthening including Aquafins® aquatic training in a group of post-menopausal women.
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Developing Thera-Band Exercise Programs
Last Modified:Friday, March 12, 2010
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| This article provides details on how to develop resistive exercie programs with Thera-Band® elastic bands and tubing.
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Directions for Connecting Bands & Tubing
Last Modified:Wednesday, July 19, 2006
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| Describes and illustrates the numerous methods of connecting and securing elastic resistance exercisers
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Early Thera-Band® strengthening for rotator cuff tear repair may speed recovery
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:55:38 PM
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| rotator cuf tear patients performed accelerated physical therapy, utilizing dynamic elastic resistance earlier in the rehabilitation protocol.
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Elastic bands effective at treating neck pain and whiplash
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:56:06 PM
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| Researchers in Norway wanted to compare 2 types of exercise programs on patients with whiplash. 25 patients were randomly assigned to a strength and endurance group or a “motor control” exercise group during 6 weeks of physical therapy.
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Elastic resistance exercise safe and effective for kidney failure patients on dialysis
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:57:05 PM
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| Unfortunately, there is little research on exercise in dialysis patients. Researchers performed a multi-center randomized controlled trial in Spain to determine the effects of a resistance training program with ankle weights and elastic bands.
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Exercise and chronic pain: Opening the therapeutic window
Last Modified:Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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| By Kim Dupree Jones & Janice Holt Hoffman (Functional U, Volume 4(1), 2006).
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Exercise for People with Diabetes
Last Modified:Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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| By Phil Page. From Active Aging Today 2009. Volume 1 Issue 2
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Exercise program for Leukemia successful
Last Modified:4/23/2010 5:04:46 PM
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| ...a study to determine the feasibility of providing in-hospital exercise to acute leukemia patients undergoing chemotherapy, and to evaluate its effects using elastic bands, dumbbells, and exercise balls.
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Exercises for people with fibromyalgia
Last Modified:Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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| By Phil Page. From Active Aging Today 2009. Vol 1 Issue 3.
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Exercises with elastic resistance more effective than passive shockwave treatment
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:54:04 PM
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| The study published in the British Medical Journal compared 12 weeks of physiotherapy and home exercise using elastic tubing with 4 to 6 treatments of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment (REST).
64% of the exercise patients and only 36% of the shockwave treatment patients had significant improvement in pain and disability, and more patients in the exercise group returned to work.
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Finding the Right Balance
Last Modified:10/5/2006 6:00:38 PM
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| By Dr. Michael Rogers. (Advance for PT 4(18):37)
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First Step to Active Health for Diabetes
Last Modified:Friday, February 13, 2009
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| by Phil Page & Michael Rogers. Published in Journal of Active Aging, Jan/Feb. 2009, pages 44-53
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Force production of Thera-Band® resistance
Last Modified:Friday, March 12, 2010
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| Use this chart to determine the resistance produced by Thera-Band® elastic bands & tubing when stretched.
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Hip School
Last Modified:Thursday, October 05, 2006
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| A scientifically based exercise program addresses the characteristic impairments of hip osteoarthritis and hip replacement surgery (Journal of Active Aging 5(1):42-51.)
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Home Exercises with Thera-Band® Beneficial for Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:58:30 PM
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| .....weakness in the tibialis anterior muscle leads to “foot drop,” a condition noted by the inability to lift the foot properly during ambulation. Thera-Band® Resistance Bands are often used to strengthen the tibialis anterior in patients using a foot drop exercise.
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Home-based Thera-Band® exercises as effective as gym exercises for diabetes risk factors
Last Modified:4/23/2010 5:02:59 PM
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| Studies confirm that elastic resistance is as effective as more expensive and space-consuming weight machines. In addition, Thera-Band exercises may be a more cost-effective intervention to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
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How to Manage Knee Osteoarthritis
Last Modified:Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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| by Phil Page. Active Aging Today. Vol 1 Issue 1
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Keep Trekking With Healthy Happy Feet: Understanding Plantar Fasciitis
Last Modified:Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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| by Dr. Mary Sanders (Health & Fitness Journal. 2008: 11(4):29-32)
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Kinetic Chain Reaction: Track chronic knee pain by looking for the weak link
Last Modified:8/27/2010 4:42:34 PM
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| By Phil Page. Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation. 2005. 14(3):21
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Muscle Imbalances in Older Adults (PDF 441KB)
Last Modified:Friday, September 23, 2005
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| Journal of Active Aging March-April 2005 pp. 30-39. By offering muscle balancing exercise programs, health and wellness organizations can help improve posture and prevent further postural declines and pain in mature clients
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Physical Therapists Address National Blueprint
Last Modified:10/5/2006 5:46:07 PM
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| This article describes how the Active Aging Toolkit addresses the National Blueprint's 'call to action' for healthcare providers.
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Physical therapy with Thera-Band products effective after surgical repair of ankle fracture
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:49:11 PM
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| A prospective, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) was published by researchers in Sweden to evaluate a standardized, but individually-suited training program supervised by a physiotherapist.
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Prehab program for total knee replacement
Last Modified:Monday, April 06, 2009
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| New article describes prehabilitation program for total knee replacement using Thera-Band resistance bands
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Preventing shoulder impingement in overhead workers with Thera-Band® resistance bands
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:58:44 PM
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| An exercise program with Thera-Band elastic resistance may be beneficial in reducing shoulder injuries in overhead workers.
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Proprioceptive Exercises: Are they effective?
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:57:36 PM
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| Neuromuscular and proprioceptive exercises are increasing in popularity during rehabilitation following sports injuries such as ankle sprains and ACL tears. These interventions typically include balance exercises such as Thera-Band® kicks and balance board training.
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Sensorimotor Training (by Phil Page)
Last Modified:Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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| Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy. 2006. 10:77-84. (308K)
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Shoulder Injury Prevention for Swimmers
Last Modified:4/19/2006 10:47:18 AM
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| From USA Swimming (April 2002)
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Splash Spa Power
Last Modified:Monday, May 05, 2008
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| by Mary Sanders, PhD, FACSM (Journal of Active Aging May/June 2007, pp. 70-75)
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Standing Strong
Last Modified:Monday, February 16, 2009
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| Strengthening and balance training exercises for fall prevention. By Dr. Michael Rogers. Idea Fitness Journal 2005; 2(6):64-73.
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Staying Balanced
Last Modified:10/5/2006 6:00:26 PM
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| 2003. By Michael Rogers & Phil Page (Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation 12(6):81)
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Strengthening your exercise intervention: effective use of Thera-Band® resistance bands and achieving adherence to a home program for older adults
Last Modified:Thursday, February 19, 2009
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| Download Dr. Anemaet & Dr. Shaw's handout from the 2009 APTA Combined Sections meeting in Las Vegas
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Study shows Thera-Band elastic resistance similar to dumbbells
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:54:17 PM
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| Researchers in Denmark proved that both Thera-Band elastic tubing and isotonic dumbbells produce similar high levels of EMG activition.
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Systematic review supports use of elastic resistance exercise for shoulder impingement
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:54:50 PM
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| Thera-Band® resistance band exercises are commonly used in rehabilitation of shoulder impingement. In fact, nearly 75% (9 out of 13) of the studies in a systematic review of physiotherapy exercises for impingement included elastic resistance exercise for the rotator cuff and scapula. In their review, Kromer and colleagues found that passive treatments (such as modalities only) are not effective and cannot be justified when treating shoulder impingement.
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Tennis-Stretching-with-Proprioceptive-Challenge-NovotnyEllenbecker-2009.pdf
Last Modified:Thursday, April 16, 2009
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| By Novotny & Ellenbecker
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The Best Exercises for Rotator Cuff Strengthening
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:56:18 PM
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| In a study published in Medicine and Science and Sports and Exercise, subjects performed 5 isometric exercises in random order while measuring the EMG activity of the deltoid, supraspinatus, and infraspinatus. The exercises were: full can, empty can, prone elevation, elastic external rotation, and prone external rotation.
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Thera-Band Academy Research Briefs - Spring, 2006
Last Modified:Tuesday, May 09, 2006
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| Summary of recent, relevant Thera-Band research publications (PDF 148K)
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Thera-Band exercises beneficial after surgery to correct hallux valgus
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:50:36 PM
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| Many patients undergoing surgery to correct hallux valgus (bunion) continue to have difficulty with walking. Few studies, however, have evaluated the effect of exercise after hallux valgus surgery.
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Thera-Band exercises effective for acute ankle sprains
Last Modified:4/23/2010 2:35:31 PM
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| Ankle sprains are the most common injury in sports. Rehabilitation exercise after ankle sprains include active and resisted exercises, often performed with a Thera-Band® elastic band
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Thera-Band Resistance Chart
Last Modified:Tuesday, April 07, 2009
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| Provides forces (in pounds) for resistance levels produced in Thera-Band bands and tubing at a given percent elongation
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Thera-Band_BedPost.pdf
Last Modified:Tuesday, April 07, 2009
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| This simple device was developed by Dr. Wendy Anemaet, PT, PhD to attach Thera-Band resistance bands while exercising in bed for home health patients.
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Thera-Band® elastic bands as effective as expensive weight machines
Last Modified:4/23/2010 5:03:16 PM
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| In summary, elastic resistance is an affordable and convenient way to get the recommended daily amount of resistance training.
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Thera-Band® exercise helps improve bone density and reduce falls in osteoporosis
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:55:22 PM
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| Researchers in Germany set out to determine if a well-rounded exercise program that included Thera-Band® resistance bands would be effective at increasing bone density, decreasing falls, and improving cardiovascular risk factors in older women. In the study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine,...
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Thera-Band® exercise program after hip fracture successful
Last Modified:4/23/2010 5:02:48 PM
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| ....a long-term trial of a home-based exercise program after hip fracture. Exercise started after discharge from acute therapy, and included Thera-Band Resistance Bands and cuff weights.
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Thera-Band® Exercises Increase Muscle Size in Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Last Modified:4/23/2010 5:02:32 PM
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| Thera-Band strengthening interventions may be one of the most important interventions in the short term for children with CP in order to support long-term functional gains.
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Thera-Band® program helps improve lower extremity strength and biomechanics in female athletes
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:57:52 PM
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| Dr. Dan Herman MD, PhD received a research award from Thera-Band Academy to investigate the effects of a strengthening program on jump-landing biomechanics of female athletes at the University of North Carolina. The protocol utilized Thera-Band® elastic bands and exercise balls.
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Thera-Band® resistance helps headache associated with neck pain
Last Modified:7/13/2010 2:41:54 PM
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| Cervicogenic headaches, or headaches referred from the neck, occur in about 2.5% of adults. While most people treat their headaches with medication, research is showing that exercise may be a better long-term solution, particularly for chronic neck pain.
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Thera-Band® resistance or dumbbells? New research supports both in the clinic
Last Modified:4/23/2010 4:57:23 PM
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| Researchers in Denmark compared elastic and isotonic dumbbell resistances for muscle activation and perceived exertion levels. Healthy females performed 3 different exercises with standard dumbbells ranging from 2 to 7.5 kg, and Thera-Band elastic tubing (red, green, blue, black and silver). The researchers developed a chart comparing isotonic and Thera-Band elastic resistance stretched 125 to 150%.
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Thera-Band® Strength Index
Last Modified:Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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| The Thera-Band Strength Index provides an objective measurement of strength that correlates with functional activities. (PDF 66K)
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Thera-Band® strength training for older adults: from acute care to home exercise
Last Modified:6/15/2010 12:22:56 PM
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| One of the most common clinical mistakes is to arbitrarily assign resistance training levels to older adults, often choosing very low intensities. These low loads are often insufficient to increase muscle strength. Drs. Dale Avers and Marybeth Brown of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Section on Geriatrics published a whitepaper in the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy on strength training for older adults.
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Top 10 Myths of Elastic Resistance
Last Modified:Friday, May 21, 2010
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| Find the TRUTH about elastic resistance exercise with EVIDENCE! (PDF 125K)
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Training to Reduce Postural Sway
Last Modified:Thursday, May 13, 2004
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| Poor balance is one of the most common risk factors for falling....
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Treating Chronic Ankle Sprains in Sports
Last Modified:Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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| By Cori Thompson, MS, ATC, CSCS & Phil Page, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS
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What to consider when combining elastic and traditional barbell exercises
Last Modified:5/24/2010 5:00:02 PM
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| Strength and conditioning professionals have been adding elastic resistance bands to traditional squat and bench press exercises. It’s thought that adding elastic bands to these traditional barbell exercises will increase force output. Researchers at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles published a paper in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research that quantified the force production of thick elastic bands during elastic-augmented barbell exercises.
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Winner of 2003 Most Creative Use Award
Last Modified:Wednesday, September 22, 2004
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| Dr. Jim Bellew, PT, PhD was awarded the 2003 Most Creative Use of Thera-Band® for his submission, "Peroneal Stabilization of the First Metatarsal Head"
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