January 30, 2012 – 1:43 am
Female athletes are particularly susceptible to anterior knee pain and injury to their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This increased risk is thought to result from poor dynamic control of the hip and knee, particularly when the foot hits the ground. The inability to control hip adduction, knee valgus, and internal rotation in the transition from [...]
By Dr. Phil Page
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Posted in Research Updates, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, Thera-Band Loops
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Also tagged ACL, biomechanics, exercise prescription, Exercises, females, hip, knee, neuromuscular, training and conditioning
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January 26, 2011 – 9:11 am
As women age, the transition to menopause often results in an increase in body fat and a reduction in muscle mass. This change in body composition is also associated with a decline in function and an increase in physical disability. German researchers evaluated the effectiveness of an exercise program for community-dwelling older females they developed [...]
January 18, 2011 – 9:04 am
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 [...]
By Dr. Phil Page
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Posted in Balance Boards, Balance Products, Research Updates, Stability Disc, Stability Trainer
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Also tagged ankle, ankle sprain, balance, balance training, exercise prescription, neuromuscular, prevention, proprioception, sensorimotor training
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January 4, 2011 – 8:48 am
Unstable surfaces such as foam pads and air-filled disks have historically been used to increase muscle activation of the legs while performing a squat. Some believe that standing on an unstable surface requires more activation of muscle to maintain stability. Research featured on the Academy Blog has shown, however, that standing on unstable surfaces actually [...]
December 22, 2010 – 9:20 am
NOTE: In the Academy Blog, I like to report on the most current research; however, I periodically come across references from years ago that are significant contributions to practice; and thus, “blog-worthy.” I’ve come across a few of these recently, so you might see a couple of ‘older’ references…but I’m sure it will be valuable [...]
December 17, 2010 – 7:36 am
The overhead athlete’s shoulder must be strong, flexible, and enduring for optimal performance. Shoulder exercises for the throwing athlete must reflect the specific functional demands required both for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Head Athletic Trainer for the Boston Red Sox, Mike Reinold, DPT, ATC, CSCS, published a “current concepts” paper on preventive and rehabilitative exercises [...]
By Dr. Phil Page
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Posted in Books & Videos, Cuff Weights, Exercise Balls, Exercises, Soft Weights, Thera-Band Elastic Resistance, Thera-Band Loops
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Also tagged athletes, baseball, exercise prescription, Exercises, overhead athlete, sports performance, sports rehabilitation
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August 18, 2010 – 5:46 am
Dr. Juan Carlos Colado of the University of Valencia in Spain has published several excellent research papers on the effectiveness of Thera-Band® elastic resistance for fitness. In particular, he and his colleagues have shown that elastic resistance is as effective as isotonic machines for increasing strength in middle-aged women (Colado & Triplett 2008). In addition, [...]
August 12, 2010 – 6:11 am
Thera-Band® Academy has been supporting clinical research projects around the world for over a decade. The research helps validate the use of Thera-Band products and provides clinicians with evidence to support practice. Several years ago, the First Step to Active Health® program was developed in response to a “call to action” by the National Blueprint [...]
August 10, 2010 – 6:04 am
Breast cancer survivors often experience weight gain after chemotherapy, particularly pre-menopausal women. This weight gain has been associated with an increased recurrence and death from breast cancer (Chlebowski et al. 2006). Researchers at the University of Washington and Oregon Health Sciences University suggested that exercise may be a low-cost, non-pharmacologic strategy to prevent or reverse [...]
August 9, 2010 – 12:01 pm
It’s been estimated that 50% of military helicopter pilots experience neck pain in the previous year, likely due to the postural demands and helmet-mounted technology. Physical therapist researchers in Sweden investigated the effectiveness of a neck exercise program for Swedish Air Force helicopter pilots and reported their findings in Spine. They measured the incidence of [...]
