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		<title>What to look for at APTA Combined Sections Meeting Feb 8-11</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a Strategic Business Partner of the APTA and Partner in Research for the Foundation for Physical Therapy, Thera-Band® and Biofreeze® products are proud to participate in the largest national meeting for physical therapy next week. The American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting will take place February 8-11 in Chicago and bring together members&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Thera-Band exercise program can improve lower limb biomechanics in females</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Female athletes are particularly susceptible to anterior knee pain and injury to their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This increased risk is thought to result from poor dynamic control of the hip and knee, particularly when the foot hits the ground. The inability to control hip adduction, knee valgus, and internal rotation in the transition from&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Announcing New Thera-Band® Hand Xtrainer</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Akron, Ohio - Performance Health is pleased to announce the availability of the new Thera-Band® Hand Xtrainer (pronounced Cross-Trainer). The Hand Xtrainer’s patented latex-free formula supports both hot and cold therapy, so it feels more comfortable in patients’ hands, including those with latex sensitivities. It’s truly a cross-functional device as it supports virtually all hand, finger,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Thera-Band Hip Exercise Reduces Anterior Knee Pain</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anterior knee pain is often associated with hip muscle weakness of the abductors, extensors and external rotators. Dr. Vladimir Janda noted these muscles were particularly susceptible to inhibition and weakness. Hip weakness is particularly prevalent in females with anterior knee pain. This hip weakness is thought to result in abnormal forces occurring at the knee&#8230;]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent blog post, I wrote about Tim Tyler&#8217;s research presentation on EMG of the gastroc-soleus during Achilles tendon rehab exercises. The study was published in the November issue of Sports Health. Just to re-cap, here&#8217;s what the researchers found: Seated toe raise : 11% Single-leg balance on Wobble Board : 25% Prone ankle&#8230;]]></description>
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Seated toe raise : 11%


Single-leg balance on Wobble Board : 25%
Prone ankle pumps : 38%
Plantar flexion with red Thera-Band exercise band : 45%
Walking : 47%
Lateral Step-up : 60%
Single leg heel raise : 112%
Single leg jump : 112%

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