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Does Biofreeze reduce hand pain in massage?
Oct 6th
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Biofreeze® topical analgesic has been shown to reduce pain in patients with neck pain, low back pain, and knee osteoarthritis. Massage therapists often use Biofreeze with massage. According to Dr. Tiffany Field at the University of Miami, hand massage reduces pain and increases grip strength. Dr. Field wanted to know if applying Biofreeze after hand massage had an additive effect in subjects with hand pain.
Twenty adults with a variety of hand pain diagnoses received weekly 10-minute massages from a massage therapist and instruction in home-based self-massage between weekly visits. Half of the subjects received Biofreeze in addition to their hand massage and were instructed to apply it to their hands as well. After 4 weeks, the groups using Biofreeze significantly increased in grip strength and decreased in pain compared to the group not receiving Biofreeze.
Dr. Field concluded that adding Biofreeze to a massage therapy protocol resulted in significant benefits compared to massage alone. Her results were presented at the 2011 TRAC meeting in San Francisco.
Read the abstract of her study here: Hand pain is reduced by massage therapy plus Biofreeze® Topical Analgesic
5 New Thera-Band Active Care Products Available
Apr 9th
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 foot pain caused by common conditions such as plantar fasciitis and over-activity. It features supple natural rubber, a ridged design, hollow core, and the ability to be chilled.
Packaged for practitioner resale and complete with an exercise poster, the 9” Thera-Band® Mini Ball can be used in-clinic or sold to patients for use as part of a home exercise program. This soft, tactile, non-slip PVC ball supports a range of varied and effective exercises designed to increase core strength.
Ideal for home exercise programs, the Thera-Band® Comfort Fit Ankle & Wrist Weight Sets feature adjustable straps, a soft terrycloth interior and reflective trim. They are available in three color-coded weight sets, ranging from red (two 1 lb. weights), to green (two 1.5 lb. weights), to blue (two 2.5 lb. weights).
Packaged for practitioner resale and complete with exercise instructions, the 13” Thera-Band® Stability Disc offers an unstable and sensory-stimulating surface designed More >
