by Rebecca Moore | Nov 22, 2017 | Biofreeze, Journal of Performance Health
As you’re reading this sentence, millions of people are struggling with some form of musculoskeletal pain. This notion isn’t new to you, though; you treat these patients day in and day out in your clinic. Thankfully, more clinicians are wising up to the detriments of...
by Sarah Turner | Nov 15, 2017 | Journal of Performance Health, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, TheraBand CLX
Osteoarthritis is a progressive condition that can significantly hinder a person’s ability to get around and negatively impacts their overall quality of life. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the US and the second most common disability in older...
by Sarah Turner | Nov 8, 2017 | Active Ankle, Journal of Performance Health
Ankle braces are great for preventing injuries in athletes who participate in sports with high risk of ankle injury. The question remains; should athletes wear ankle braces even during the off-season? A study recently released by the Journal of Performance Health...
by Rebecca Moore | Nov 1, 2017 | Journal of Performance Health, Kinesiology Tape
Annually, 30-50% of adults will experience some form of debilitating neck pain. That’s a lot of people, a lot of pain and, potentially, a lot of pills. However, we all know better than that (right?!). There are a whole host of treatment options that can actually...
by Sarah Turner | Oct 25, 2017 | Journal of Performance Health, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, TheraBand CLX
Squats have deservedly gained mainstream popularity due to the myriad of benefits they offer including stronger glutes, hips and core. It’s an added bonus that squats also tone the lower body effectively for men and women alike. Due to the wide-ranging benefits of the...
by Sarah Turner | Oct 18, 2017 | Active Ankle, Journal of Performance Health
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in the lower extremities. In fact, an estimated 25,000 ankles sprains occur each day in the United States and about half of these occur during athletic activities. Ankle sprains are not only common but also carry a...
by Sarah Turner | Oct 11, 2017 | Journal of Performance Health, Kinesiology Tape
Kinesiology tape has been growing in popularity as a rehabilitation tool for physical therapists, coaches, trainers and athletes alike. Kinesiology tape is used after musculoskeletal injuries because it’s been shown to reduce pain up to one week compared to...
by Rebecca Moore | Sep 19, 2017 | Biofreeze, Research Updates, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, TheraBand CLX
Millions of people around the world are desperate for a solution for their knee osteoarthritis pain, but the pain relief game has changed. With the rise of opioid abuse, people are beginning to recognize the detriments of relying on NSAIDs and/or prescription...
by Rebecca Moore | Sep 12, 2017 | Biofreeze, Kinesiology Tape
Cryotherapy is a pain relief practice that’s seemingly as old as the stone age (or should we say the ice age?). Alongside cold therapy, chiropractic has been a traditional treatment for acute and chronic pain for decades. To capitalize on the benefits of both,...
by Rebecca Moore | Aug 30, 2017 | #ExerciseEverywhere, Exercises, Programs and Partners, Seminars & Training, TheraBand CLX
Clinicians of all disciplines can agree that exercise is medicine; to be well, you must move well. Breaking from the myth of “glorified back-crackers,” chiropractors have embraced rehabilitative exercise as an integral part of their everyday routine with their...
by Rebecca Moore | Aug 16, 2017 | Awareness, Biofreeze, In the News, Kinesiology Tape, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, TheraBand CLX
You’ve read the statistics about opioid abuse in America. You’ve seen the increasing damage and devastation that prescription medication addiction has caused across the country. What often remains behind closed doors is each person’s unique experience and daily...
by Rebecca Moore | Aug 4, 2017 | Awareness, Cramer, In the News
When summer rolls around, everyone praises the return of longer days filled with sunshine, heat and humidity. This is all great if you’re sitting on the beach with a cold beverage in hand… but not so great if you’re in full athletic gear, running around an outdoor...
by Rebecca Moore | Jul 14, 2017 | Biofreeze
It’s easy for patients (and some clinicians) to approach massage therapy with a myopic view; a massage is a massage, putting a hand or tool on someone will magically get the job done no matter what. In reality, massage is not a one-size-fits all experience and relies...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 30, 2017 | Research Updates, Supported Researchers, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, TheraBand CLX
Wearable technology is all the rage as people everywhere recognize the value of quantifying the daily effort they put into being active (or lack thereof…). The convenience of wirelessly transmitting activity data onto a mobile device in an instant is an...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 28, 2017 | Research Updates, SFMA Professional Series, TheraBand CLX
Don’t worry; in this matrix, you won’t have to choose between the red or blue pill. However, you WILL have to choose which exercises are appropriate for your patients at any given stage of their rehabilitation, which can be just as daunting of a decision. Why...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 26, 2017 | Balance Boards, Exercise Balls, FlexBar, Foam Rollers and Wraps, Kinesiology Tape, Programs and Partners, Soft Weights, Stability Trainer, TheraBand CLX
If you’re looking for game-changing golf swing tips, exercises for golfers that can be done anywhere and treatment protocol for common golf injuries, pull up a chair; you’re going to want to be sitting down for this. The ultimate golf swing trainer Whether you play...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 23, 2017 | Biofreeze, Kinesiology Tape
Not to toot our own horns, but we know a thing or two about kinesiology tape and topical analgesics. We know that TheraBand Kinesiology Tape has the best in-class adhesion when put up against the competition. We know that Biofreeze has been proven to deliver powerful...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 22, 2017 | Thera-Band Loops, TheraBand CLX
First off, we want to talk to the person who came up with the name “monster walk.” Find a monster that walks like that… We dare you. Nevertheless, the coveted monster walk exercise is a time-honored tradition for anyone looking to activate the hip and glute...
by Dr. Phil Page | Jun 13, 2017 | #TapeTuesday, Kinesiology Tape, Research Updates
Myth busters, or myth builders? A recent blog post (from a company that shall remain nameless) that tried to clear up kinesiology tape misconceptions unfortunately perpetuated them. While the mechanisms in the article sound ‘scientific,’ there’s a complete lack...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 9, 2017 | Biofreeze
No, it’s not opposite day; providing your patients (or potential patients) with free products is a valuable way to not only meet their needs, but your own. Sampling is a time-honored tradition in many retail establishments (most notably, grocery stores) that helps...
