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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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April 2, 2026Now that you’ve gone through delivery and have your baby in your arms, balancing motherhood and self care is the new normal. So, while you’re taking care of the needs of that little bundle of joy, your postpartum body has needs too. -
March 30, 20266 Exercises to Try After Leg/Ankle/Knee Cast Removal
After having a cast removed, it is normal to experience pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Physical therapy helps promote better results for regaining muscle strength and range of motion. With the option to use resistance bands, here are 8 exercises that can help you get your lower extremities moving! -
March 26, 2026The Power of Occupational Therapy: Enriching Lives Through Meaningful Engagement
Occupational Therapists evaluate not only physical or cognitive abilities, but also environmental, emotional, and social factors that might influence a person’s ability to engage in daily life. -
March 24, 2026Performance Health Announced as Winner of the GHX Millennium Club Award
We are excited to share that Performance Health has been named to the 2025 GHX Millennium Club for the fourth year in a row! -
March 19, 2026Ice Pack and Chill: The Best At‑Home Pain Relief Tools for Back, Neck, and Joint Pain
Whether it is our weekend warriors, our home project DIYers or our friends that seem to walk into every corner in their own home, utilizing some in home pain relief can help manage those minor symptoms. -
March 13, 20266 Post-Operative Abdominal Rehabilitation Exercises
You might be feeling restless after abdominal surgery and ready to get back to activity, but it's important you heal first. Recovery from abdominal surgery requires you to slowly rebuild your stomach muscles. -
March 10, 2026Recognizing Lymphedema in Clinical Practice and When to Refer Patients for Lymphedema Therapy
Early recognition of lymphedema and referral are essential to prevent long-term complications such as fibrosis, chronic inflammation, and recurrent cellulitis. Clinicians across many specialties may be the first to observe early signs of the condition. -
March 6, 2026The Benefits of Soft Upper and Lower Extremity Braces
Over-the-counter soft braces are prefabricated, commercially available supports made from materials such as neoprene, elastic knit, fabric, or soft composite blends. Some may have rigid support stays built within them to offer more stability along with comfort. -
March 2, 2026Supporting Heart-Healthy Activity in Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Mobility Aids for Patients with Cardiovascular Comorbidities
Mobility aids such as rollators play a vital role in supporting patients with heart conditions during orthopedic rehabilitation. These devices enhance safety and symptom management, encouraging greater participation and improved outcomes.





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