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USA Bowling Partners with Thera-Band Academy
May 25th
The new home of USA Bowling, the Bowling International Training and Research Center located in Arlington, Texas, is now open and featuring Thera-Band® products. As a partner with the Thera-Band Academy, the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) will use Thera-Band products in many exercises designed to correct poor movement patterns and decrease the risk of repetitive stress injuries. Exercises will focus on scapular and core stabilization and mobilization of the ankles, hips, and thoracic spine. Nicholas Bohanan, MEd, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, an Exercise and Conditioning Specialist with the USBC, has developed an elastic-resisted shoulder exercise strength training program for bowlers using Thera-Band resistance bands.
The Bowling International Training and Research Center is in association with the United States Bowling Congress and is the only bowling training center recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. The 930 sq. ft. Athlete Performance Enhancement Center is located within the facility and will be the focal point of training for USA Bowling’s adult and junior national teams. Other bowling athletes who will utilize the facility include many collegiate and International teams.
Performance Health / Hygenic Corporation Donates Biofreeze Pain Reliever to US Troops
May 21st
Performance Health / Hygenic Corporation has made a donation of Biofreeze Pain Reliever, at a retail value of $1.2 million, to SupportOurTroops.Org. Donations to Support Our Troops are used to bring aid and comfort to US troops in the field.
“The values of this great nation generate the patriotism that inspires people and companies to step up like this for the troops,” says Martin C. Boire, Chairman of SupportOurTroops.Org. “These troops carry at lot more on their shoulders than very heavy backpacks. When you’re carrying a responsibility as big as America on your shoulders, you’re bound to get sore muscles, and the relief they’ll receive from a product like Biofreeze is going to be greatly appreciated. On behalf of the troops, we thank and commend Performance Health for their unsolicited contribution.”
“When considering where to make this product donation, our troops were at the top of the list. We are honored to be able to support them and are grateful for their dedication and sacrifice,” stated Jeff Mathers, Product Manager-Biofreeze for Performance Health / Hygenic Corporation. “We hope this donation provides relief for those suffering with aches and pains as a result of their physically challenging commitment. We are also grateful for More >
Academy featured in Advance magazine
May 17th
Dr. Phil Page, Director of the Thera-Band Academy, was recently interviewed by Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine magazine. Check out the May 3 issue for the full article.
In the article, he describes the Academy and how it along with research helps support the Thera-Band and Biofreeze product lines.
Thera-Band Academy Helps Raise Research Funds for Foundation for Physical Therapy
May 13th
Akron, Ohio – May 10, 2010 – Partnering with several physical therapy and physical therapist assistant schools in the U.S., the Thera-Band Academy supported ten continuing education seminars entitled, Beyond Bands: Evidence-Based Progression of Elastic and Proprioceptive Exercises. The workshops were used as fundraisers for students, with most of the money being donated to the Miami-Marquette Challenge for the Foundation for Physical Therapy.
“The one-day workshop was developed to help support evidence-based practice with readily available equipment like resistance bands and exercise balls, while emphasizing immediate clinical applications based on the latest research from around the world,” stated Phil Page, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS, director of clinical education and research for the Thera-Band Academy. “We are very happy to have helped raise over $20,000 through the schools. Our partner schools did a great job in providing both education and supporting research. Over 75% of the attendees noted that the workshop ‘exceeded’ their expectations, allowing us to believe that this was a win-win situation.”
Page continued, “In addition, the program provided exposure for the Thera-Band Academy and what we do. The Academy’s web site, www.Thera-BandAcademy.com, connects healthcare professionals and consumers to the ever growing body of research, protocols and exercise.”
“We truly appreciate the More >
