Articles by Performance Health

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  May 16, 2025

  Gait Belts and Effective Fall Prevention Strategy

  In the United States, healthcare aids are at a high risk for musculoskeletal injuries related to lifting and maneuvering patients. This is likely due to a nurse lifting a cumulative weight equivalent to 1.8 tons in an 8-hour shift. One way to reduce the risk of injuries is to invest in mechanical lifts. Discover how gait belts can help.

  

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  March 26, 2025

  A Clinician’s Guide for Quick Treatment Table Upholstery Cleaning

  Your treatment table is an essential tool designed to support your patients’ recovery and well-being. We understand the demands of your practice and your commitment to maintaining high-quality medical equipment. That’s why we’re providing this quick upholstery cleaning guide.

  

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  March 17, 2025

  Study Determines Resistance Bands Help Reduce the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

  This is the first study in the world to use an innovative elastic band training method based on accentuated eccentric actions. Additionally, both this cutting-edge method and the more traditional maximal strength training approach were conducted exclusively using CLX elastic bands.

  

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  February 26, 2025

  5 Steps for Using Kinesiology Tape to Reduce Swelling

  Traditionally, methods such as icing, elevating the injured limb, and lymphatic massage have been used to manage swelling. However, modern therapeutic techniques are gaining traction among clinicians for their ability to provide longer-lasting relief. One such method is the use of kinesiology tape, a flexible, elastic tape designed to support muscles and joints without restricting movement.

  

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  August 21, 2024

  The Top 10 Evidence-Based Uses for Red Light Therapy

  Curious 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.

  

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  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.

  

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  January 26, 2023

  7 Best At-Home Physical Therapy Tools for Strength & Mobility

  Following an injury, the road to recovery can be short, easy, long, or arduous. A lot depends on a person’s physical condition, age, and the nature of the injury. However, a good physical therapy regimen can do a person a lot of good.

  It’s impossible to list every potential physical therapy tool, but some are more commonly used than others. Here are seven of the best at-home physical therapy tools recommended by Dawn Chambers, PT, DPT to share with your patients for rehabilitation.

  

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  December 8, 2022

  8 Non-Medication Tips for Sleep Problems in Alzheimer’s

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO) more than 55 million people have dementia. Unfortunately, there are almost ten million new cases each year. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, comprising 60 to 70% of all cases.

  Scientists have not yet fully understood Alzheimer's disease. However, this progressive disease generally affects the brain, particularly among older people. It starts with mild memory loss, which later impacts thought, memory, and language. This article serves as a great resource to share with your patients and their families if they are looking for alternatives other than medicine to help with irregular sleeping patterns.

  

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