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Thera-Band® Workshops coming to India in 1 week!

Dr. Phil Page — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:49:30 +0000

ONE WEEK LEFT!

Thera-Band® Academy and Biotech India are proud to announce 2 hands-on workshops for physiotherapists and occupational therapists in September. Dr. Phil Page, Director of Education and Research for Thera-Band Academy will be presenting the “Bands, Balls & Balance” workshops in Pune and Mumbai:

4 September 2010: Pune (Deenanath Mangeskar Hospital) SEATS LIMITED!

5 September 2010: Mumbai (Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (West)) SOLD OUT

Registration space is limited to ensure a quality, hands-on training. Download the registration for either location here, or contact Deepak Shah at sales(at)biotechindia.net.

Bands, Balls and Balance is an evidence-based practical workshop that provides clinically relevant therapeutic exercise progression for therapists. Using inexpensive and readily available equipment, this workshop will help improve clinical decision-making and problem solving skills for therapists at all levels. The 1-day workshop includes lecture and hands-on lab activities using elastic resistance, exercise balls, and balance training devices. Participants will learn the scientific basis for impairment-based exercise progressions including EMG analysis and proper patient positioning for appropriately dosed exercise prescription. Participants will take away immediate clinical applications based on the latest research from around the world.

Thera-Band Academy Helps Raise Research Funds for Foundation for Physical Therapy

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 14:54:57 +0000

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

Study published in Physical Therapy journal on Thera-Band resistance vs. dumbbells

Dr. Phil Page — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:06:55 +0000

In an Academy blog post in February, Thera-Band® resistance or dumbbells? New research supports both in the clinic, we reviewed a new research article published online in the Physical Therapy journal. The article is now available in print at the journal’s website. The landmark study showed that Thera-Band elastic resistance was as effective as dummbells at activating muscles during therapeutic exercises. In addition, the article validated the use of the Borg RPE scale in dosing the intensity of resistive exercises. For more information, read the press release here.

If you’d like to learn more about this study and other biomechanics behind elastic resistance training that will help your patient exercise prescription, attend one of our remaining “Beyond Bands” courses in Virginia or Kansas. In the course, healthcare professionals can learn the scientific and clinical application of elastic resistance and balance training.

Thera-Band Academy International “Train the Trainer” held in Dusseldorf

Dr. Phil Page — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:15:44 +0000

The Thera-Band® Academy held its 5^th “Train the Trainer” meeting in Dusseldorf, Germany on March 5-6, 2010. The meeting was led by manager of the Academy in Europe, Astrid Buscher. 68 therapists and sports trainers from 28 countries in Europe and Asia participated in the 2-day training. The purpose of the meeting was to provide hands-on workshops on Thera-Band products in rehabilitation and sports. New participants were certified as Thera-Band Academy instructors, while veteran participants participated in advanced workshops including sports performance training and women’s health. In addition to becoming certified to teach the Academy’s international evidence-based workshop, “Bands, Balls and Balance,” new trainers also learned how to implement fall prevention programs and exercises for children.

At the end of the meeting, awards were given to the top-performing instructors over the past year based on the number of workshops they provide, as well as educational and research contributions.

First Place: Martial Delaire, France

Second Place: Derya Ozer, Turkey

Third Place: Celso Silva, Pedro Rebelo, Maria Da Lapa Rosado, Maria Joao Gomes; Portugal

In addition, the best performing instructor in their first year as an Academy instructor was awarded “Best Newcomer”: Edina Sziraki from Hungary.

A list of Thera-Band Academy instructors is available on the Academy website. The Academy is represented by instructors in 30 countries. Faculty experience is designated by the progressive color levels in the Thera-Band system: new instructors are green-level, while expert instructors are gold-level. These instructors work with Thera-Band dealers in their countries to provide professional workshops. The Academy website also offers a list of available workshops around the world.

Only 5 "Beyond Bands" Workshops left!

Dr. Phil Page — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:26:13 +0000

Louisville, KY (March 20)

Slippery Rock, PA (March 20)

New Orleans, LA (March 27)

Winchester, VA (April 10)

Wichita, KS (April 17)

Thera-Band® Academy has partnered with PT and PTA schools to provide a one-day workshop for physical therapists and PTAs as a fund-raiser for their students. The evidence-based course, titled “Beyond Bands: Evidence-based Progression of Elastic and Proprioceptive Exercises,” is practical and hands-on with 60% lab, 40% lecture. Proceeds from each course go back to students at sponsor schools to support their own initiatives, including the Foundation for Physical Therapy’s Miami-Marquette Challenge.

Click here to view all course dates and locations

“Beyond Bands” is an evidence-based practical workshop that provides clinically relevant therapeutic exercise progressions. Using inexpensive and readily available equipment, this workshop will help improve clinical decision-making and problem solving skills for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants at all levels. This intensive workshop includes lecture and hands-on lab activities using progressive elastic resistance and progressive proprioception exercises using exercise balls, and balance training devices. Participants will learn the scientific basis for impairment-based exercise progressions including state of the art EMG analysis and proper patient positioning for appropriately-dosed exercise prescription. Participants will improve their clinical decision making and take away immediate clinical applications based on the latest research from around the world.