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National Wellness Month
Health & Wellness Innovations
By focusing on everyday health needs and continuously evolving our offerings, we are setting the stage for sustained success throughout 2026. Here are some snapshots of the most exciting new products and categories we now have to offer on our website!
October is National Physical Therapy Month
Share the Benefits of PT!
It’s October, which means, in addition to Halloween, it’s National Physical Therapy Month! Thank you to the 250,000+ PTs in the U.S.1 Performance Health appreciates all you do to help people improve their quality of life so they can move better and manage their pain!
World Alzheimer's Month
Strategies to Support Brain Health, Balance, and Mobility
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight a message clinicians can share with patients and caregivers: movement matters for the brain. Exercise is not a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but regular physical activity is associated with better overall brain health.
Want to Learn More? Explore our expert-led, free on-demand courses which cover rehabilitation, therapy, patient care, sports medicine, and more.
National Safe and Sound Week
Work Conditioning and Work Hardening for Return-to-Work Rehab
Every day, workers experience injuries that interrupt not only their health but also their ability to earn a living. While many individuals recover with traditional rehabilitation following an injury or surgery, others require more intensive, job-specific rehabilitation before they can safely resume their work responsibilities.
Medical and Rehabilitation Supplies
Made in the USA
We proudly produce high-quality products from our industry-leading brands in the USA, where innovation begins at home. Sourcing our products right here in America means we are able to maintain high quality, dependable inventory, and keep the supply chain reliable for our customers.
Press Release:
Exclusive Distributor for HEELIFT®
As of May 11, 2026, Performance Health is the exclusive authorized distributor of all HEELIFT® families of suspension boots as well as ELBOWLIFT products for the United States and Canada. We are excited to be able to offer these extensive lines of patented products, developed for patient comfort and recovery.
Hand Therapy Week:
6 Powerful Benefits of Hand Therapy
Our hands are our tools for life — we work, create, communicate, and care using them. So, when injury, pain, or dysfunction affects our hands or upper limbs, it can have a serious impact on daily life. This is where hand therapy comes in — a specialized form of rehabilitation that focuses on improving strength, mobility, and function in the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
Women's Health Month:
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Exercises
This isn’t about fitting into your pre-pregnancy jeans or a number on the scale, but rather making sure you’re the strongest woman and mom that you can be. Clinical guidelines consistently recognize pelvic floor muscle training as an important part of postpartum recovery.
The Power of
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is rooted in the powerful statement that participation in meaningful activities enriches lives. During Occupational Therapy Month, and throughout the rest of the year, we celebrate occupational therapy practitioners who help individuals engage in the activities that give life purpose.
Veteran Care Standouts for Comfort, Safety & Mobility
Caring for our nation’s veterans means providing tools that support independence, mobility, and comfort at every stage of life. From managing chronic pain to ensuring safe daily routines, having the right equipment can make all the difference.
Letter from Leadership:
Physical Therapists are the Backbone of Our Mission at Performance Health
Performance Health supports physical therapists by delivering trusted solutions directly to the point of care. With over 70 years of expertise as your trusted rehabilitation partner, we take pride in our dedication to PTs and the future of the industry.
Pelvic Floor Function and Dysfunction – It’s Not Always About Kegels!
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.
Top 10 Products for Your Occupational Therapy Clinic
Having the right equipment is essential to helping patients recover from an injury or surgery.
Why Annual Equipment Calibration is So Important
As a clinician, it’s important to ensure your medical equipment is in full working order and maintained through regular medical device testing and calibration.
12 Ways to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
During the busy holiday season, it’s easy to lose sight of health and wellness. It is important to stay active, eat mindfully, and focus on your mental health throughout the year.
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November 14, 2025Setting up the right balance training area doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. With the right mix of equipment, you can address virtually every balance challenge your patients face. -
November 7, 202522 Gift Ideas for Kids with Special Needs
Chosen to help develop skills like fine and gross motor skills, balance, socialization, and more, these gifts are fun and functional. The variety of gifts mean you can find presents for children with physical disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities. -
November 4, 202525 Fitness Gift Ideas for Active Dads
A tie, a bottle of aftershave, a new pair of socks, or my dad’s personal favorite, chocolate, we all have a go-to gift for dad. But after a few Father’s Days, birthdays, and holidays your go-to gift can start to feel boring and predictable. -
October 31, 202525 Gift Ideas for Fitness-Obsessed Moms
Your mom already has twenty pairs of yoga pants, a favorite water bottle, and just bought the “perfect gym shoes”. What do you get for the woman who already has all the gym accessories she needs? This article is here to help! -
October 29, 2025Advancing Recovery: The Science Behind Thermal and Cryotherapy in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals rely on both cryotherapy (cold therapy) and thermal therapy (heat therapy) to manage pain, control inflammation, and promote faster recovery. While both methods support healing, they work through different physiological mechanisms. -
October 27, 202527 Fitness Gift Ideas for Athletic Teen Girls
Finding gifts for teens isn’t as easy as when they were younger. Choosing the right top, the right pair of jeans, or even the right phone case is nearly impossible when you have a hard-to-please teen. It’s easier to focus on her hobbies and choose gifts that complement those. -
October 24, 2025From First to Fourth Trimester – a Journey Through Pregnancy
As rehab professionals, we know so many of our patients go down an internet rabbit hole, searching their symptoms and potential fixes. It is our job to support and guide them to the best information and help quell their worries and fears. -
October 22, 2025Winning the War Against Arthritis
With every new ache and pain, we start hearing the whisper of that dirty work that creeps slowly but surely into so many ears – arthritis! Arthritis is an equal opportunity culprit, coming for both men and women with all type of backgrounds and occupations. -
October 20, 2025APTA PPS 2025 Preview: New Products and Demos at the Performance Health Booth
Don’t Miss Performance Health at APTA PPS 2025! Be sure to stop by and see us in booth 406. The APTA PPS is designed specifically for physical therapy with a focus on business management.





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