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Can exercise improve scapular posture?

December 21, 2010 – 7:44 am

Scapular position plays an important role in posture and movement, and is often thought to have a role in shoulder pain. A paper published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research reviewed the literature on determining scapular position, strength and flexibility. Exercise studies on improving scapular position were reviewed as well. The author of [...]

By Dr. Phil Page | Posted in Exercises, Other, Research Updates, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance | Also tagged , | Comments (0)
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EMG evidence helps support evidence-based practice with Thera-Band

October 7, 2010 – 6:29 am

Electromyography (EMG) is a helpful tool for clinicians to decide which exercise would be best for their patients rehabilitation. Many studies have investigated the muscle activation levels of elastic resistance, including Thera-Band® resistance bands. Dr. Todd Ellenbecker of Physiotherapy Associates in Scottsdale, Arizona, investigated the EMG levels of 2 Thera-Band exercises he uses in his [...]

By Dr. Phil Page | Posted in FlexBar, Research Updates, Supported Researchers, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, Thera-Band Loops, TRAC 2010 | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (0)