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Researchers learn more about how Biofreeze works
Oct 7th
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University of Louisville researchers continue to explore the mechanisms behind pain relief provided by Biofreeze® Topical Analgesic. At the 2010 Thera-Band Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) Meeting, Dr. Robert Topp presented the findings from his latest investigations to understand Biofreeze’s mechanism of action. Previous TRAC research from Dr. Topp and his colleagues (recently published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine) found that Biofreeze applied to the forearm significantly reduced blood flow in the brachial artery, similar to the changes seen with ice application. This reduction in blood flow is seen as the body’s natural response to cold application, which is often used in the acute stages of injury and to reduce pain. In his more recent research, Dr. Topp combined Biofreeze with ice application to investigate their individual and combined effects on blood flow. “We knew that Biofreeze application reduced blood similar to ice,” Dr Topp noted, “but we wanted to know the effect of combining Biofreeze and ice application at the same time.” The subjects reported that the Biofreeze application was more comfortable than the ice application and both reduced blood flow similarly (26 – More >
New Video Explains the Science Behind Biofreeze
Sep 20th
Whether it’s the dull throb of an overworked muscle or the grating soreness of joint discomfort, pain effects millions of people every day. Many of those people could be your current or future patients. They probably have questions about their course of treatment and may want to know why you endorse Biofreeze Pain Reliever. You know the product works; now you can thoroughly explain it by simply watching or showing the new animated Biofreeze video!
This 4-minute video, produced by Performance Health, illustrates the pain transmission cycle and how cold therapy works. Feel free to share this educational tool with your patients and clients. They’ll appreciate it and you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFJal-51VZU
New Thera-Band® and Biofreeze® Products for 2010
Jan 21st
I hope everyone is having a great New Year. I wanted to start off 2010 by announcing several new Thera-Band® and Biofreeze® products.
New Thera-Band Latex Free Professional Resistance Bands
Newly-formulated to match the pull forces of our existing Latex Professional Resistance Bands, these new latex free bands are ideal in hospital settings or with patients suffering latex allergies. The new formula is also powder-free and scent-free. Available in 25 yard rolls or in pre-cut lengths in beginner (Thera-Band Yellow, Thera-Band Red & Thera-Band Green) and advanced (Thera-Band Black and Thera-Band Blue) kits. Please check out the new Latex Free Web Portal here.
Thera-Band Active Recovery Kits
3 new kits, which include both Thera-Band products and Biofreeze® Pain Relieving Spray, have been developed to facilitate home exercise programs with pain relief. The General Rehab & Pain Relief kits contain 2 levels of Thera-Band Professional Resistance Bands, while the Shoulder Rehab & Pain Relief kit includes the new Thera-Band Shoulder Pulley and a Thera-Band Yellow latex band in addition to the Biofreeze Spray. Please check out the new Active Recovery Kit Portal here.
Biofreeze Gel with Hands-Free Applicator and Biofreeze Wipes
There are 2 new Biofreeze products for 2010. First, we’ve added a hands-free applicator tip to the original More >
Comparing Biofreeze® Pain Reliever and Ice
Dec 22nd
The December issue of Training and Conditioning magazine featured Dr. Phil Page discussing the differences between Biofreeze® topical pain reliever and Ice. Research recently posted on this blog by Dr. Bob Topp and Dr. Bart Bishop was featured in the article as well.
Click here to view a short video that demonstrates Dr. Topp’s research protocol
Biofreeze® is better than ice for neck pain
Aug 10th
Bart Bishop, DPT of Sport and Spine Rehab in Rockville, Maryland compared Biofreeze® topical analgesic and ice application to patients with bilateral neck pain. Bishop stated, “We’ve used both ice and Biofreeze in our neck patients, but never had any evidence to support using one versus the other.” He found that both modalities reduced pain significantly, but patients preferred the Biofreeze application 8 to 1 compared to ice. The Biofreeze treatment lasted longer in 9 out of 10 patients, with twice as much pain reduction compared to ice. “Now that we know how effective Biofreeze is, we are going to continue including it as a standard treatment for neck pain patients and start investigating its effectiveness in other patient populations. We also think that using Biofreeze can help improve patient compliance and retention as so many more of them felt comfortable with the treatment.” Dr. Bishop presented his findings at the TRAC 2009 meeting in Cancun, Mexico. Read the research abstract here.
