by Dr. Phil Page | Jun 1, 2017 | FlexBar, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, TheraBand CLX, TRAC 2016
Workplace wellness is quite popular today as employers seek to reduce work-related injury and healthcare costs. Danish researchers including TRAC member Lars Andersen PhD have studied workplace exercises with TheraBand® resistance in several settings. In...
by Dr. Phil Page | May 26, 2017 | Research Updates, Supported Researchers, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, TheraBand CLX, TRAC 2016
We know that bed rest is bad for us, leading to rapid declines in muscle mass and strength. Active exercise has recently gained support in the research and medical community for hospitalized patients. Unfortunately, many people in actue or long-term-care settings are...
by Dr. Phil Page | May 25, 2017 | Biofreeze, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
For years, Biofreeze® topical analgesic has provided relief for patients with musculoskeletal pain including delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which is muscle soreness experienced 24-48 hours after strenuous or unaccustomed exercise. DOMS is caused by inflammation...
by Dr. Phil Page | May 23, 2017 | #TapeTuesday, Kinesiology Tape, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
I hear, “there’s not a lot of research on kinesiology tape” all the time, but let’s be clear; there is a LOT of research… in fact, there are over 350 published studies in journals! However, there is a lack of good research (valid and reliable results with little...
by Dr. Phil Page | May 19, 2017 | Research Updates, Supported Researchers, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, TheraBand CLX, TRAC 2016
Poor landing biomechanics are a primary mechanism of injury for ACL tears, as well as a significant risk factor for injury; particularly in female athletes. Specifically, medial collapse of the knee (“valgus”) is accompanied by hip adduction and internal rotation,...
by Dr. Phil Page | May 18, 2017 | Active Ankle, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
Ankle braces, including the Active Ankle® line, have historically been shown to reduce ankle injury. Obviously, athletes need the best of both worlds: full functional mobility with adequate biomechanical stabilization to prevent excessive ankle movement. When it comes...
by Dr. Phil Page | May 17, 2017 | Biofreeze, Kinesiology Tape, Programs and Partners, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
Kinesiology tape continues to be a popular method to attempt pain relief in rehabilitation and recovery. While it’s been shown effective for short-term pain relief, the mechanism behind the pain relief remains unclear… although it’s likely due to afferent input into...
by Dr. Phil Page | Dec 1, 2016 | Academy Website News, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
18 years ago, TheraBand Academy was created to provide research and education for the clinical use of TheraBand products. At that time, “evidence-based practice” was in its infancy—and the Hygenic Corporation, manufacturer of TheraBand, knew the importance of...
by Dr. Phil Page | Nov 30, 2016 | Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
Nineteen clinicians and researchers met in Copenhagen, Denmark in July to present and discuss their research on Performance Health products. This was the 18th year of ‘TRAC,’ the annual meeting of the Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee. Researchers...
by Rebecca Moore | Jul 25, 2016 | Academy Website News, Biofreeze, Foam Rollers and Wraps, Kinesiology Tape, Roller Massager, Supported Researchers, TheraBand CLX, TRAC 2016
Last week, the Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark for our 18th annual TRAC meeting! Comprised of elite researchers and clinicians from around the world, the committee spent three days debriefing on a year’s worth of...
by Rebecca Moore | Jul 21, 2016 | Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
Do you sell therapy products to your patients? Is there research to support ‘clinical retailing’? Our Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee members have been hard at work researching over the past year, and we’re expecting some impactful and insightful...
by Rebecca Moore | Jul 14, 2016 | Kinesiology Tape, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
Our Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee members have been hard at work researching over the past year, and we’re expecting some impactful and insightful results. Our annual TRAC meeting is quickly approaching, and we’re excited for all of the new research...
by Rebecca Moore | Jul 7, 2016 | Supported Researchers, TheraBand CLX, TRAC 2016
Our Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee members have been hard at work researching over the past year, and we’re expecting some impactful and insightful results. Our annual TRAC meeting is quickly approaching, and we’re excited for all of the new research...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 30, 2016 | Kinesiology Tape, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
Our Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee members have been hard at work researching over the past year, and we’re expecting some impactful and insightful results. Our annual TRAC meeting is quickly approaching, and we’re excited for all of the new research...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 23, 2016 | Kinesiology Tape, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TheraBand CLX, TRAC 2016
Our annual TRAC meeting is quickly approaching, and we’re excited for all of the new research and vision that will come out of this meeting of the minds! Our Scientific Advisory Committee members have been hard at work researching, and we’re expecting thorough and...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 16, 2016 | Research Updates, Supported Researchers, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, TheraBand CLX, TRAC 2016
Our Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee members have been hard at work researching over the past year, and we’re expecting some impactful and insightful results. Our annual TRAC meeting is quickly approaching, and we’re excited for all of the new research...
by Rebecca Moore | Jun 9, 2016 | Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
Our Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee members have been hard at work researching over the past year, and we’re expecting some impactful and insightful results. Our annual TRAC meeting is quickly approaching, and we’re excited for all of the new research...
by Rebecca Moore | Apr 12, 2016 | #TapeTuesday, Kinesiology Tape, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, TRAC 2016
Every year, the Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee meets to unveil each member’s current research findings and discuss the implications the research has on clinicians, patients and the industry as a whole. This year, Todd Ellenbecker DPT, MS, SCS, OCS,...
by Dr. Phil Page | Feb 3, 2016 | TRAC 2016
The nineteen individuals appointed to Performance Health Academy’s 2016 Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) represent five countries and expertise in physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise science, athletic training, and massage therapy, exemplifying diversity in...
