Fitness & Health

The term pelvic floor has long been associated with women with babies and Kegels. Spoiler alert – EVERYONE has a pelvic floor! Men of all ages experience pelvic floor dysfunction with a wide variety of symptoms.

Emerging non-invasive therapies such as red light therapy and vibration therapy are gaining momentum in women’s pelvic health. These technologies offer supportive alternatives to conventional treatments for various pelvic conditions.

Although gaining more interest and increased awareness, pelvic health remains a quiet, often stigmatized subject—yet it is central to a woman’s well-being at every stage of life. Focusing on breathing, posture, low back and hip strength and mobility and core strengthening will enable us to work smarter not harder.

John Kenney, PhD, BOCO, wrote the article Anti-Spasticity Contracture Bracing, in which he shows how traditional static ball hand splints fall short of the needs patients with spasticity have, and how technological advancements have allowed the shift toward dynamic bracing. This article will summarize that study.

Performance Health is excited to announce the partnership with LiveBand® BFR of Innovation Lab. This partnership will expand access to the LiveBand® BFR product and extend distribution of this cutting-edge technology, reaching sports medicine professionals who are seeking recovery and performance enhancing solutions.

SPINEFITTER's unique design and functionality make it a valuable tool for improving various aspects of fitness training, including core strengthening, enhanced flexibility, and injury prevention.

Maintaining mobility and ensuring proper foot care are important for at-risk populations, particularly individuals with diabetes, limited flexibility, or mobility restrictions due to injury or surgery. Clinicians help guide patients toward effective strategies that preserve mobility and prevent complications. This article outlines evidence-based recommendations for adaptive aids and techniques, emphasizing mobility and health.

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.

BFR facilitates considerable improvements in muscle strength and hypertrophy while utilizing lower loads compared to conventional resistance training, thereby rendering it appropriate for a diverse array of populations, including individuals recuperating from injuries and those managing chronic conditions such as Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. This article investigates the underlying mechanisms of BFR, its applications within rehabilitation, and its contribution to the enhancement of strength and conditioning programs.