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ATP tour uses Thera-Band® products for their players

Dr. Phil Page — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:33:10 +0000

Thera-Band Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) member, Todd Ellenbecker, DPT, MS, SCS, OCS, CSCS was recently featured on a video demonstrating balance and agility exercises for tennis with Thera-Band products. Todd is the Director of Sports Medicine for the ATP Tour, and is the National Director of Clinical Research and Clinic Director of Physiotherapy Associates in Scottsdale. Learn more about the Thera-Band Stability Trainer, Band Loops, and Soft Weights that Todd recommends in the video.

You can also view the video at the ATP website here: Agility Training for Tennis with Thera-Band Products

For more information on purchasing Thera-Band products, contact your local healthcare distributor or visit our “Where to Buy” website to find a practitioner in your area who sells the products.

Thera-Band Research Advisory Committee meets in Athens, Greece

Dr. Phil Page — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:42:39 +0000

The 12^th annual Thera-Band® Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) meeting was held July 19-21, 2009 in Athens, Greece. 15 international researchers and clinicians met for 3 days to present and discuss research on Thera-Band® and Biofreeze® products. The diverse international group included physical therapists, occupational therapist, chiropractors, massage therapists, and university professors. TRAC members presented 19 research projects on a variety of topics from EMG to clinical outcomes. “We have been committed to supporting evidence-based practice for over a decade. Our TRAC research helps professionals understand not only how effective our products are, but also how to best utilize them in practice.” said Phil Page, PhD, PT ATC, Director of Education and Research. The mission of the Thera-Band Academy is to support research, education, and practice. “By having a diverse group of professionals in TRAC, they are able to provide a great blend of clinical and research knowledge, as well as different points of view from various disciplines and cultures,” added Page. “I’m not aware of any other manufacturer who has this type of group to support evidence-based practice with their products.” Download the research proceedings from the TRAC meeting here.

Announcing the Thera-Band® 2010 Innovation Challenge

Dr. Phil Page — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:50:52 +0000

Akron, Ohio – August 17, 2010 – Performance Health / Hygenic Corporation has launched the Thera-Band 2010 Innovation Challenge, a unique and creative program that enables healthcare professionals to propose new product ideas that could innovate their industry. Plus, through their participation they could generate funding for their industry’s association.

“Our success as a company is based on the success of the rehab professionals we serve. They have always been a source of great ideas to improve outcomes. The original idea behind the Thera-Band resistance band was actually brought to us by two physical therapists back in 1975. They were using our bulk dental dam product to enhance the effectiveness of their patients’ rehabilitation programs and wanted us to develop additional resistance levels,” stated Ethan Pochman, Director of Marketing and Clinical Solutions. “We hope this challenge uncovers some great new products for the profession, while generating funds for three very worthwhile organizations. We think it will be a lot of fun too.”

Program Overview:

Event is open to all healthcare professionals (active or retired).
Submissions only accepted online and between August 15, 2010 and October 31, 2010.
For the first 25 submissions, Performance Health/Hygenic Corporation will make a charitable donation of $100 in the healthcare professional’s name. These 25 individuals can choose from one of the following organizations:
        • Foundation for Physical Therapy
        • NATA Research & Education Foundation
        • American Chiropractic Foundation
Visit www.thera-bandinnovation.com for complete details and submission form.

Performance Health/Hygenic Corporation will evaluate all submissions. If interested in the idea, the Company will contact the healthcare professional for further discussion

USA Bowling Partners with Thera-Band Academy

Dr. Phil Page — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:37:25 +0000

The new home of USA Bowling, the Bowling International Training and Research Center located in Arlington, Texas, is now open and featuring Thera-Band® products. As a partner with the Thera-Band Academy, the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) will use Thera-Band products in many exercises designed to correct poor movement patterns and decrease the risk of repetitive stress injuries. Exercises will focus on scapular and core stabilization and mobilization of the ankles, hips, and thoracic spine. Nicholas Bohanan, MEd, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, an Exercise and Conditioning Specialist with the USBC, has developed an elastic-resisted shoulder exercise strength training program for bowlers using Thera-Band resistance bands.

The Bowling International Training and Research Center is in association with the United States Bowling Congress and is the only bowling training center recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. The 930 sq. ft. Athlete Performance Enhancement Center is located within the facility and will be the focal point of training for USA Bowling’s adult and junior national teams. Other bowling athletes who will utilize the facility include many collegiate and International teams.

Performance Health / Hygenic Corporation Donates Biofreeze Pain Reliever to US Troops

Dr. Phil Page — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:50:42 +0000

Performance Health / Hygenic Corporation has made a donation of Biofreeze Pain Reliever, at a retail value of $1.2 million, to SupportOurTroops.Org. Donations to Support Our Troops are used to bring aid and comfort to US troops in the field.

“The values of this great nation generate the patriotism that inspires people and companies to step up like this for the troops,” says Martin C. Boire, Chairman of SupportOurTroops.Org. “These troops carry at lot more on their shoulders than very heavy backpacks. When you’re carrying a responsibility as big as America on your shoulders, you’re bound to get sore muscles, and the relief they’ll receive from a product like Biofreeze is going to be greatly appreciated. On behalf of the troops, we thank and commend Performance Health for their unsolicited contribution.”

“When considering where to make this product donation, our troops were at the top of the list. We are honored to be able to support them and are grateful for their dedication and sacrifice,” stated Jeff Mathers, Product Manager-Biofreeze for Performance Health / Hygenic Corporation. “We hope this donation provides relief for those suffering with aches and pains as a result of their physically challenging commitment. We are also grateful for SupportOurTroops.Org’s efforts to help community-minded businesses such as ours find ways to make a difference in the day-to-day lives of our service members.”

Support our Troops^® is a non-partisan, non-political organization founded to directly help citizens and community-minded businesses find constructive ways to show their patriotism and appreciation for those that sacrifice so much to protect our country, our homes, and our families. www.supportourtroops.org

Veteran Kurt Schlote is Western Region Manager of Performance Health and played a major role in engineering this wonderful gift. “I am happy to be in a position to select SupportOurTroops.Org to donate to. I know they’ll get it to the deployed troops who need it most. I personally hope any other veteran who is in a position to donate material or money to SupportOurTroops.Org will do so.”