The Thera-Band Academy was founded to support research, education and practice
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- Founded:
- 1999
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Oklahoma University PT SchoolCreated about 3 months ago
2009 APAC MeetingCreated about 5 months ago
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Events
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- Beyond Bands
University of Wisconsin- Madison PT...
Saturday, March 6 at 8:30am - Beyond Bands
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
Saturday, March 20 at 8:30am - Beyond Bands
Louisville Kentucky
Saturday, March 20 at 8:30am - Beyond Bands
New Orleans LA
Saturday, March 27 at 8:30am - Beyond Bands
Shenandoah University Dept. of Phys...
Saturday, April 10 at 8:30am - Beyond Bands
Wichita, Kansas
Saturday, April 17 at 8:30am
The debate of elastic resistance versus isotonic resistance Elastic resistance is commonly used in rehabilitation exercises, and has been shown to increase strength and function in over 100 randomized controlled trials (www.thera-bandacademy.com)...
It has been well-established that resistance training improves muscular strength and physical capacity. Other health-related benefits include reduction of body fat and improvement in blood lipids...
Thera-Band Academy We need more fans! The Biofreeze fan page is ahead of us. Tell your friends to become a fan of Thera-Band Academy..Looking to reach 1000 fans before Biofreeze!
Neuromuscular and proprioceptive exercises are increasing in popularity during rehabilitation following sports injuries such as ankle sprains and ACL tears. These interventions typically include balance exercises such as Thera-Band® kicks and balance board training....
The rotator cuff is crucial for proper function of the shoulder and activities of daily living (ADL). Full-thickness rotator cuff tears require surgical repair and a lengthy recovery, often lasting 6 months or more...
Thera-Band Academy Thera-Band Research Advisory Committee member Dr. Bart Bishop featured in Chiropratic Economics about his study on Biofreeze
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Dr. Bishop was recently recognized in the magazine Chiropractic Economics for his research with the Theraband product, Biofreeze. Check out the article below!
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears occur in about one in every 3000 Americans; 80% of these injuries are non-contact, often requiring surgical reconstruction. Female athletes have a higher incidence of ACL injury, likely due to biomechanical differences compared to males...
Syracuse, NY (February 6) Madison, WI (March 6) Louisville, KY (March 20) Slippery Rock, PA (March 20) Thera-Band® Academy has partnered with PT and PTA schools to provide a one-day workshop for physical therapists and PTAs as a fund-raiser for their students....
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...
Shoulder impingement is common in people who perform repetitive overhead work. For example, as many as 70% of construction workers report shoulder pain, compared to 25% of the general population. Physical therapy researchers studied shoulder pain in 240 construction workers...
Thera-Band Academy New "Where to Buy" locator...Helps patients and consumers find healthcare providers in their area who sell Thera-Band products.
info.thera-bandacademy.com
Looking for for a place where you can buy our products? Use this form to help find a location near you. A street address is not needed but can give more accurateresults.
I hope everyone is having a great New Year. I wanted to start off 2010 by announcing several new Thera-Band® and Biofreeze® products. ...
The December issue of Training and Conditioning magazine featured Dr. Phil Page discussing the differences between Biofreeze® topical pain relieverand Ice. Research recently posted on this blog by Dr. Bob Topp and Dr. Bart Bishop was featured in the article as well....
The Thera-Band® Academy sponsored 2 continuing education courses for physical therapists and PTAs with local physical therapy schools in Shreveport, Louisiana and Oklahoma City....
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often have leg weakness due to reduced muscle size. Researchers in the UK examined the effects of a 10 week training program of progressive strengthening of the plantar flexors in 13 children with spastic CP...
