The Thera-Band® Academy sponsored 2 continuing education courses for physical therapists and PTAs with local physical therapy schools in Shreveport, Louisiana and Oklahoma City.  The one-day workshop, “Beyond Bands: Evidence-Based Progression of Elastic and Proprioceptive Exercises” features the scientific basis for clinical application of elastic resistance and balance exercises. Phil Page, PhD, PT, ATC, Director of Education and Research for Thera-Band Academy, stated, “We developed this hands-on workshop to help support evidence-based practice with readily available equipment like bands and exercise balls.” The Thera-Band Academy has partnered with 10 PT and PTA schools to host the workshops through April, 2010 at various locations.

Mark Anderson, PhD, PT, ATC of Oklahoma University’s Physical Therapy School hosted the Oklahoma City course that raised nearly $3000 for the students. “In addition to raising money, this course helps fill a gap in the education of most physical therapists about the proper use of elastic resistance. This course supports both evidence-based practice and philanthropy, which is a great learning experience for our students.”  Most of the money raised by the students will go toward supporting the Foundation for Physical Therapy’s Miami-Marquette Challenge, which helps raise money for PT research.

Thera-Band Academy instructor, Andre Labbe PT, led the workshop in Shreveport for the LSU Physical Therapy School. “This practical course describes the scientific basis for prescribing elastic resistance exercise and provides many new exercises and applications. I guarantee that therapists at any level of experience will learn something new.”

LSU PT School in Shreveport raised over $2500 for their students.  Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, the Program Director , said, “We are very grateful to Thera-Band Academy for helping support this program that benefits both our students and the PT community.”

For future course dates and location, visit http://info.thera-bandacademy.com/beyondbands

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