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		<title>Systematic review supports balance training</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Balance training using unstable surfaces such as Thera-Band Stability Trainers and Rocker / Wobble Boards continue to increase in popularity both in rehabilitation and sports performance. In addition, balance training has been shown to be beneficial in preventing injuries across the lifespan, from athletes to older adults.  German researchers published a systematic review of the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Thera-Band exercise reduces falls and improves quality of life in women with osteoporosis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Persons with osteoporosis are at higher risk of fracture after a fall. It’s well-known that exercise is an important aspect of managing osteoporosis, yet there are few studies evaluating the effects of balance exercises on actually preventing falls in women with osteoporosis. The Academy Blog recently featured a study showing that elastic resistance training can&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Wobble board exercises can reduce ankle injuries in soccer players</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neuromuscular training has long been performed in Europe as part of sports training and injury prevention. Neuromuscular training involves progressive balance training using unstable surfaces such as Thera-Band® Stability Trainers, Stability Discs, and Balance Boards. Several studies have reported that proprioceptive exercises and training reduce injuries in athletes. Researchers in Hungary evaluated the effects of&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Evidence-based Recommendations for Core Training with Unstable Surfaces</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Core training has maintained its popularity in fitness and rehabilitation despite controversies over optimal training methods for “core stability.” Training with unstable surfaces such as Thera-Band® exercise balls, stability trainers, and balance boards have been recommended for core training, suggesting that such surfaces promote activation of core muscles. The “core” can be defined as the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Functional rehabilitation of chronic ankle instability effective</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s been reported that athletes suffering an ankle sprains re-injure their ankle 70% to 80% of the time. This leads to chronic ankle instability or ‘functional ankle instability’. Rehabilitation for chronic ankle sprains often includes functional exercises including dynamic closed-chain activities. Thera-Band® products such as elastic resistance bands, stability trainers and balance boards are used&#8230;]]></description>
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