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Performance Health is named APTA Strategic Business Partner
Jan 31st
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Akron, Ohio – February 1, 2012 – Performance Health announces their participation in the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Strategic Business Partners program.
“Our participation in this new program is simply a continuation of a long and rewarding relationship with the APTA,” stated Phil Page, PT, PhD, ATC, FACSM, Director of Clinical Education and Research, Performance Health. “As a member of the APTA for nearly 20 years, I’m proud to help support research and education in our profession through the Thera-Band Academy. “
Through its Strategic Business Partners Program, APTA seeks to enhance business relationships and develop meaningful partnerships with for-profit companies by offering services and marketing opportunities that provide mutual benefits to partners and APTA. Performance Health, maker of Thera-Band®, Biofreeze® and Pedigenix™ products, is a Charter partner, which entitles the company to varied promotional opportunities and gives APTA added visibility to Performance Health customers.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Performance Health into the family of strategic business partners,” said APTA President R. Scott Ward, PT, PhD. “They have demonstrated an established commitment to the physical therapy community, particularly with their Thera-Band® More >
Thera-Band Academy–China is launched with 20 new trainers
Dec 12th
20 physical therapists and physicians from mainland China recently completed a Thera-Band “Train the Trainer” workshop in Nanchang, China. Check out photos on our Thera-Band Academy Facebook page. Thera-Band Scientific Advisory Board member, Yuling “Leo” Wang PT will lead the Academy’s efforts in China. Dr. Phil Page led the training in Nanchang, China.
“We hope to promote research and education for Thera-Band in mainland China through continuing education to professionals and to PT students in undergraduate curriculum,” said Wang. See the full interview with Mr. Wang on the Academy’s YouTube channel. He will be working with Thera-Band distributor, Bicom, who will be sponsoring training programs throughout mainland China. Learn more about our instructors in China at the Academy’s Faculty page.
Bicom’s owner, Mr. Carpenter Yu said, “With Thera-Band Academy, we can educate our customers and they can learn to use our products correctly to help their patients.” See the full interview with Mr. Yu on the Academy’s YouTube channel. In addition, Bicom has launched a “QQ” page (China’s equivalent to Facebook) specifically for Thera-Band Academy. The QQ number is 181184498.
Listen to podcasts of the video interviews by clicking on the link below:
Leo Wang PT Discusses Thera-Band Academy in China More >
Foundation for Physical Therapy Partner in Research
Nov 25th
Thera-Band and Biofreeze products are proud to support the Foundation for Physical Therapy as “Partners in Research” for 2012. The Foundation’s vision and mission support physical therapy research. Learn more at www.foundation4pt.org.
MissionThe mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy is to fund physical therapy research supporting evidence-based practice that enhances the quality of patient and client services, and to develop the next generation of researchers.
VisionThe Foundation for Physical Therapy is a primary source of funding for physical therapy researchers investigating innovative approaches to health delivery services. The Foundation will expand the culture of giving throughout the physical therapy community and develop partnerships with outside organizations and individuals committed to promoting a healthy society.
Mike Reinold on the Clamshell Exercise…
Apr 20th
Mike Reinold, PT ATC, published an article on his excellent blog about the two essential exercises that should be included in every program, which included the shoulder W exercise and the hip external rotation clamshell exercise. In a recent Academy blog post, I linked to his shoulder W exercise using Thera-Band® tubing. He recently posted a video of his hip external rotation clamshell exercise on his blog with Thera-Band band loops. Be sure and check out his blog and subscribe to his regular updates!
Deep water aquatic exercise programming
Mar 7th
Dr. Mary Sanders, an expert in aquatic exercise and rehabilitation, recently published an article on programming for deep water exercises. Deep water exercises are commonly used for aerobic conditioning and resistance training, and can complement or be used instead of a land-based exercise program. For example, athletes recovering from knee injuries or older adults with severe knee arthritis may benefit from deep water exercises while minimizing weight-bearing. Dr. Sanders describes the use of deep water exercise using the “S.W.E.A.T.” system for aquatic exercise cues that she developed for the YMCA. The article, published in the Journal of Active Aging, features over 30 exercises in full color demonstrating the use of the Thera-Band Aquabelt. The Aquabelt is not currently available, but Thera-Band® offers a full line of aquatic exercise products for fitness and therapy. REFERENCE: Sanders M. 2011. Dive into the deep for head-to-toe resistance training. J Active Aging. 9(1):90-100.
Visit the Thera-Band Academy Aquatic Exercise Resource Center Here
