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Over 40 research projects supported around the world
The Academy is proud to sponsor over 40 independent research projects from 12 different countries using Thera-Band and Biofreeze products. Researchers in Europe, Australia, Brazil, and India are helping to add practical knowledge about Performance Health products.
The most recent additions to our supported studies include:
- Effects of an exercise program in the physical condition of individuals submitted to hepatic transplant by Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy (Technical University in Lisbon, Portugal)
- Effect of high-intensity resistance training with dumbbells versus elastic tubing on work-related neck/shoulder (National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen Denmark)
- Using the power of the internet to provide social support to older adults engaged in a well-rounded exercise program (Wichita State University)
To date, over 160 abstracts, presentations, and papers have been completed and added to the database as a result of the Academy’s research support program.
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