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Academy featured in Advance magazine
May 17th
Dr. Phil Page, Director of the Thera-Band Academy, was recently interviewed by Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine magazine. Check out the May 3 issue for the full article.
In the article, he describes the Academy and how it along with research helps support the Thera-Band and Biofreeze product lines.
Thera-Band Academy Helps Raise Research Funds for Foundation for Physical Therapy
May 13th
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.”
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Dr. Jay Greenstein featured in Chiropractic Economics
May 11th
Thera-Band Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) member Jay Greenstein DC, CCSP is featured in the current issue of Chiropractic Economics. As founder and CEO of Sport & Spine Companies, Dr. Greenstein discusses how he trains, motivates & develops his employees in the article. In particular, he describes how he uses 3 resources to build his business: Success Factors, 5 Dynamics, and Six Sigma.
Dr. Greenstein manages 8 facilities in the Washington DC area offering both both chiropractic and physical therapy services, as well as health and wellness services. Sport and Spine’s integrated care model is another example of his leadership and healthcare vision. In addition, he just created the “Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation” to carry out clinical research and fulfill their mission of providing the best evidence-based care to their patients.
In addition to maintaining his private practice as CEO of Sport and Spine Rehab, he has served as a recommended provider for the National Football League (NFL) Players Association and for the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens. Since that time he has also been the Official Team Chiropractor for the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders since 1997 .
Visit the Sport and Spine Rehab website for more information on Dr. Greenstein and More >
New Thera-Band Shoulder Pulley Resources on the Academy
May 3rd
With the release of the new Thera-Band® Shoulder Pulley, the Academy has created a web portal for quick access to the resources you need to start using this product right away. The Shoulder Pulley web portal is your one-stop resource to:
Create exercise handouts: The portal includes links to 14 new exercises on the Academy to help you create customized handouts for your patients home exercise programs for free!
Watch videos: The Academy now features exercise videos in the exercise database. These videos demonstrate proper use and applications of the shoulder pulley. You can even refer your patients to the site if they need a reminder on how to perform the exercises properly! You can also check out the videos on our YouTube from the portal.
Get product information: Get more details on the Shoulder Pulley, including product facts, where to buy, and insurance coding and reimbursement information.
Hear what others are saying: Check out video testimonials from professionals who use the Shoulder Pulley.
We hope you find these resources convenient and helpful. Let us know what you think about the new Shoulder Pulley!
