Akron, Ohio – May 10, 2010 – Partnering with several physical therapy and physical therapist assistant schools in the U.S., the Thera-Band Academy supported ten continuing education seminars entitled, Beyond Bands: Evidence-Based Progression of Elastic and Proprioceptive Exercises. The workshops were used as fundraisers for students, with most of the money being donated to the Miami-Marquette Challenge for the Foundation for Physical Therapy.

“The one-day workshop was developed to help support evidence-based practice with readily available equipment like resistance bands and exercise balls, while emphasizing immediate clinical applications based on the latest research from around the world,” stated Phil Page, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS, director of clinical education and research for the Thera-Band Academy. “We are very happy to have helped raise over $20,000 through the schools. Our partner schools did a great job in providing both education and supporting research. Over 75% of the attendees noted that the workshop ‘exceeded’ their expectations, allowing us to believe that this was a win-win situation.”

Page continued, “In addition, the program provided exposure for the Thera-Band Academy and what we do. The Academy’s web site, www.Thera-BandAcademy.com, connects healthcare professionals and consumers to the ever growing body of research, protocols and exercise.”

“We truly appreciate the financial support and exposure this program generated for both the Miami-Marquette Challenge and physical therapy research,” commented Robert J. Brennan, Executive Director of the Foundation for Physical Therapy. “Each year, for the past 21 years, students at PT and PTA schools across the country have made an impact on physical therapy research by supporting the Foundation for Physical Therapy through the Marquette Challenge. To date, students have raised more than $1.5 million.”

The goal of this year’s Miami-Marquette Challenge was to raise $200,000. The top fundraising schools will be announced at the Foundation’s annual gala on Thursday, June 17, 2010 during APTA’s Annual Conference in Boston.

The Foundation for Physical Therapy was established in 1979 as a national, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality and delivery of physical therapy care by providing support for scientifically-based and clinically-relevant physical therapy research and doctoral scholarships and fellowships. www.FoundationforPhysicalTherapy.org

Performance Health / Hygenic Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad portfolio of products for the therapy, rehabilitation, massage and wellness markets. Maker of market-leading Biofreeze® and Thera-Band® products, Performance Health / Hygenic Corporation provides evidence-based protocols, education, turn-key dispensing and pain management solutions. www.biofreeze.com www.Thera-Band.com

The Thera-Band® Academy was formed to scientifically document the benefits of resistance exercise, guide the company in its development of new product and exercise programs, and to promote therapeutic exercise through professional and consumer education.

www.Thera-BandAcademy.com

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Note – The Foundation for Physical Therapy does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. The views and opinions of Foundation for Physical Therapy representatives may not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. www.foundationforphysicaltherapy.org

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