October 19, 2010 – 8:42 am
It’s been suggested that 25% of people over the age of 25 experience persistent knee pain (Peat et al. 2001); furthermore, it’s estimated that one quarter of adults with mild to moderate knee pain will develop severe or disabling pain within 3 years (Jinks et al. 2008). Several studies have shown that exercises with elastic [...]
Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain that responds well to active, therapeutic exercise. A more passive “shockwave treatment” has recently been used to treat impingement. This passive modality was compared with an active exercise treatment in shoulder impingement patients in Norway. The study published in the British Medical Journal compared 12 [...]
January 27, 2010 – 8:20 am
Muscle strengthening activities are now recommended as part of a regular exercise program. The recent Physical Activity Guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States recommend strengthening exercises for all adults at least twice a week. Unfortunately, only about 20% of adults participate in regular strengthening exercises (CDC, 2006). Access [...]
An interdisciplinary group of researchers and clinicians reviewed 11 systematic research reviews to develop a ‘toolkit’ for clinicians to apply the best evidence for treating neck pain. The “Cervical Overview Group” created a clinical practice guideline that includes a therapeutic home exercise program for neck pain. The full article was published in the Journal of [...]
Developing functional exercise programs for athletes is sometimes difficult, particularly for rehabilitation professionals without much experience in their patients’ sport. Human Kinetics recently released the book, Effective Functional Progressions in Sport Rehabilitation by Todd Ellenbecker, Mark De Carlo, and Carl DeRosa. The book is divided into 2 parts. Part I provides the benefits and guidelines [...]
By Dr. Phil Page
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Posted in Books & Videos, Exercise Balls, Soft Weights, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance
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Also tagged athletes, baseball, basketball, exercise ball, Exercises, function, functional progression, shoulder, soccer, sports rehabilitation, strength & conditioning, tennis, thera-band, theraband
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by Phil Page, PT, ATC 1. There is very little scientific evidence on elastic resistance. FALSE! There are over 100 published randomized, clinical trials (the highest level of evidence) that have used elastic resistance. In addition, there are over 60 basic and applied studies that have been published to describe the scientific foundation for elastic [...]
The Hygenic Corporation / Performance Health Inc. is excited to announce the introduction of 5 new Thera-Band products that give healthcare providers new home exercise program options. Download the press release here. Retail packaged, the Thera-Band® Foot Roller is an ideal tool for patients who are seeking an affordable, simple and effective solution to relieving [...]
By Dr. Phil Page
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Posted in Balance Products, Cuff Weights, Exercise Balls, Foot Care, In the News, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance
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Also tagged ankle and wrist weights, balance, core stability, Cuff Weights, exercise ball, Foot, home exercise program, massage, miniball, plantar fasciitis, resale, stability disc, tubing
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A new article in the Strength and Conditioning Journal reviews the latest biomechanical research on 3 types of variable resistance training: cams and levers, chains, and rubber-based resistance. McMaster et al. 2009. J Strength Cond Res. 31(1):50-64.
