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Top Blog Posts from 2011 3rd Quarter
Oct 17th
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Here are the top blog posts for the 3rd quarter of 2011:
Can we use perceived exertion to dose elastic exercise intensity? A better way to prescribe shoulder rehab exercise intensity? Does Biofreeze affect blood flow after exercise? Thera-Band & Biofreeze TRAC Research Presentations.
Massage Therapy Learning Portal Now Online
Apr 18th
The Massage Therapy Learning Portal is now available on Thera-Band Academy. Learning Portals contain relevant resources for specific interests by different disciplines or products. The Academy has 16 portals for Thera-Band® and Biofreeze® products, and 4 portals for the Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Podiatry, and Massage Therapy professions.
Learning Portals are designed with several topic folders containing links to the most relevant resources in the Academy. For example, the Massage Therapy portal has a folder for “Biofreeze Essentials” that includes the new Biofreeze Massage Manual and a short video describing the science behind Biofreeze. Massage Therapists can also find continuing education workshops in the “Courses” folder from Academy instructors.
As always, these resources are FREE on the Academy to registered users. Visit the Massage Therapy Learning Portal now.
Thera-Band® Neck Pain Exercise Video Available
Apr 12th
A few months ago, I posted a blog about a new study by Dr. Lars Andersen in Denmark, which showed that a simple Thera-Band® elastic tubing exercise significantly reduced neck and shoulder pain in office workers. We now have a short 1-minute video that demonstrates the neck pain exercise for workers and companies that might be interested in improving productivity and reducing insurance costs. Click on the image below to view the Thera-Band elastic tubing exercise video or link to it here.
In addition, I’ve created a web page with a review of the study, as well as links to the research paper and the video at http://info.thera-bandacademy.com/neckpainexercise. At the bottom of the page, you can also see links to the media coverage in Denmark. Please feel free to share the outcomes of this excellent study with anyone you know who may benefit from a quick, simple, and inexpensive solution to occupational neck pain.
What is Thera-Band Academy?
Oct 5th
This interview with Dr. Phil Page, Director of Clinical Education and Research for Thera-Band Academy, describes how the Academy and the Thera-Band Research Advisory Committee help support evidence-based practice.
For more information on Thera-Band Academy, visit us here.
New Thera-Band Shoulder Pulley Resources on the Academy
May 3rd
With the release of the new Thera-Band® Shoulder Pulley, the Academy has created a web portal for quick access to the resources you need to start using this product right away. The Shoulder Pulley web portal is your one-stop resource to:
Create exercise handouts: The portal includes links to 14 new exercises on the Academy to help you create customized handouts for your patients home exercise programs for free!
Watch videos: The Academy now features exercise videos in the exercise database. These videos demonstrate proper use and applications of the shoulder pulley. You can even refer your patients to the site if they need a reminder on how to perform the exercises properly! You can also check out the videos on our YouTube from the portal.
Get product information: Get more details on the Shoulder Pulley, including product facts, where to buy, and insurance coding and reimbursement information.
Hear what others are saying: Check out video testimonials from professionals who use the Shoulder Pulley.
We hope you find these resources convenient and helpful. Let us know what you think about the new Shoulder Pulley!
