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August 21, 2024Curious about the extensive benefits of Red Light Therapy? From reducing chronic pain to supporting mental health, Fringe’s RLT versatility is backed by scientific research. Whether you're looking to enhance recovery from injuries or boost your overall well-being, RLT offers a safe and effective solution.
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August 2, 2024
Light Therapy and Inflammation
Inflammation is one of the most popular topics in healthcare, and rightfully so. It is a hallmark of many diseases currently ravaging modern society, such as arthritis, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, and depression. Inflammation is also associated with acute diseases involving the heart, pancreas, liver, and other organs, as well as trauma and infection. -
July 25, 2024
Red Light Therapy 101
We are not just made of biochemical matter. We are charged energy beings, constantly interacting with the environment. Light plays a crucial role in this natural process. Comprehensive new research has unearthed a full new understanding of how our cells function optimally. Food is not the only way we obtain energy; the light also charges us. Science now shows your body operates like a battery. Certain wavelengths of sunlight power it, and your general health is determined by your ability to receive and maintain a charge. This is what light therapy is about. -
June 27, 2024
Fall Prevention: The Causes and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Anyone who has an elderly or disabled loved one or works with such patients knows that a fall can be devastating to their health and well-being no matter where it happens. A fall threatens independence and overall health. According to the CDC, more than one in four Americans 65 and older fall each year. These falls not only affect the health of those who experience them but generate significant personal and economic costs. But falling does not need to be an inevitability of aging and/or physical impairments; there are measures and programs that can be used to significantly reduce the risk of falling for our aging and disabled population. -
June 10, 2024
TMD Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Migraines affect over one billion people annually, causing pain that should never be considered normal. There are a wide variety of contributors to migraines and a surprising one is temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
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May 21, 2024
Performance Health’s Direct to Veterans™ Program
Performance Health’s Direct to Veterans™ Program was created to ease the life of VA employees and Veterans by offering a wide range of products that enable personal independence, including daily living tools that promote self-sufficiency, and mobility aids. Continue reading to discover new top products, VA favorites, and Performance Health brands to support Veterans. -
May 2, 2024
New at Performance Health: Enovis by Chattanooga Introduces Intelect Legend 2 and Transport 2
From the innovation-driven medical technology company, Enovis by Chattanooga, the latest improvements to electrotherapy are now available at Performance Health. The Intelect® Legend 2 and Intelect® Transport 2 are the recent iterations of the trusted electrotherapy devices health practitioners are looking to add to their clinics. Better than ever, these two devices provide improved therapeutic outcomes for the patient while acting as an efficient tool to supplement your clinic. -
April 15, 2024
Forbes Article Calls SPINEFITTER a “Piece of Modern Art”
A recent Forbes article included the SPINEFITTER by SISSEL® in a list of exercise equipment that looks like art. The article highlights a trend of intersecting fitness with aesthetics, calling out the “latest fitness equipment that is making a bold statement when it comes to integration of art, lifestyle, and well-being.” -
April 15, 2024
Performance Health Partners with APTQI
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) unites physical therapy practices to advocate for a common vision for the future of the physical therapy profession. Performance Health is proud to be their first vendor affiliate, having partnered with APTQI in June of 2023. -
April 2, 2024
Accessories to Enhance Your Patient’s SPINEFITTER Experience
The SPINEFITTER by SISSEL® is an amazing new product that can be used in a variety of exercises, and it has been proven to reduce neck, shoulder, and back pain. Its versatility doesn’t end there: the SPINEFITTER can be combined with a selection of accessories to further enhance your patient’s experience with this incredible new product. -
April 2, 2024
Study Shows +34% Spinal Mobility with SPINEFITTER
In 2022 SISSEL conducted a study to highlight the physical effects of using their new product, the SPINEFITTER. This study focused on the mobility of the spine, neck, and shoulders, and whether the SPINEFITTER could relieve pain and tension in those areas. Meet this innovative new product and discover the study results.
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January 31, 2024
Top Products for Managing Lymphedema After Breast Cancer
Lymph vessels run throughout the body, much like blood vessels. They absorb lymph fluid from the tissue and move it to the lymph nodes to be filtered. During breast cancer surgery, some lymph nodes may be removed to check for cancer cells. Radiation therapy can also damage the lymph system and lead to blockages.