Fitness & 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.

The benefits of resistance training have been well known in scientific circles, the health care industry and the public for a very long time. The rigors of daily life and aging demonstrate the requirements of great strength and muscular endurance that are necessary to participate in our desired occupations.

Are you wondering how teachers can fit exercise into their busy lives? As you know, it isn’t easy. Between teaching, grading, lesson planning, and your life outside of school, there isn’t always time left over for working out.

THERABAND® has always been considered the industry leader for resistance bands, and they now have the testing to prove it. After extensive third-party testing, THERABAND non-latex resistance bands have been proven to last more than five times longer than the next leading competitor, and the Trusted Progression System® has proven to have consistent pull force.

The field of physical therapy is ever evolving. With new modalities constantly being tested and the science supporting these modalities becoming more readily available, we see an onslaught of training techniques to improve training and recovery. Blood flow restriction (BFR) is the latest method being used to treat muscle weakness and improve athletic performance.

Tennis Elbow affects approximately 3% of the population, but its far-reaching impact extends to daily activities and quality of life. This article dives into understanding the condition, the promising role of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) in treatment.

It is no surprise that when you get into bed at the end of the day, you may feel restless and unable to relax. Your muscles need activity for proper circulation. If you’re sitting hunched at your computer, or stressed out in traffic, your aching muscles will need some help at the end of the day to relax. Every bit of exercise from stretching to meditation can help you feel better during the day and sleep better at night.

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.