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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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October 13, 2025Room-by-Room Guide to the Best Aids for Daily Living
Creating a safer, more accessible home starts with small changes. Whether you're supporting aging in place, recovering from surgery, or living with a chronic condition, the right tools can make everyday tasks easier, safer, and more dignified. -
October 9, 2025Outfitting Your Outpatient Rehab Clinic: Essential Supplies & Equipment
We’ve created a prioritized checklist, guidance on selection criteria, and product examples to help you launch your outpatient rehab clinic. Discover a break down of what your new outpatient rehab facility will need. -
October 6, 2025How to Start an Outpatient Rehab Practice: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
This guide walks through the major steps of starting a PT clinic, with a special focus on the rehab tools, resources, and strategies that support both patient outcomes and business growth. -
October 3, 2025Direct Access is More Than a Policy. It’s a Responsibility.
I’ve seen the profession transform from one constrained by gatekeeping to one grounded in autonomy and trust. With the release of APTA’s 2025 State of Direct Access report, the data is clearer than ever: direct access is safe, effective, and critical to modern healthcare. -
September 29, 2025Embarking on a New Mission: Holistic Health Practices for Veterans' Body and Mind
After long hours, days, months and years spent training, deploying and enduring mental and physical stress, opening the door to holistic approaches can empower our veterans to explore new ways to well-being and can help them thrive as their journey continues beyond service! -
September 26, 2025Rehab Reimagined: Innovators in Recovery
In this article, we want to highlight Shawn Burger PT, DPT, CSCS and the strategy he utilizes in his practice. Burger is the owner and chief director of patient experience at Joint Performance Initiative (JPI), a private practice outpatient clinic located in Roseville, CA. -
September 24, 2025Celebrating 50 Years of Rolyan: Trusted Innovation in Hand Therapy
We know hands are central to how people live, work, and connect with the world. Hand therapists support independence, helping their patients button a shirt again, hold a loved one’s hand, return to work, or play an instrument they love. -
September 8, 2025Red Light Therapy and Concussions
Red Light Therapy (also called photobiomodulation, or PBM) uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate cellular activity. Near-infrared light, in particular, penetrates deeper into tissues, reaching brain cells.





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