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October 2, 2019

Sequential Pulse Compression’s Effect on Hemoglobin Concentration

Below is an interesting study regarding the potential benefits of products providing Sequential Pulse Compression – such as the NormaTec PULSE 2.0 system – and their effects on the lower extremities when utilized as a recovery tool. Kelly A. Brock, Lindsey E. Eberman, Richard H. Laird IV, David J. Elmer and Kenneth E. Games Context: Several interventions are available to reduce …

Rachel Ford

Content Writer, Health & Wellness Enthusiast

October 1, 2019

Movement Assisted Taping Integration Course

November 15–17, 2019 San Diego, California The 3-day DNS Taping Integration Course is designed to introduce the concepts and principles of DNS as well as integrate taping/bracing strategies to facilitate and enhance assessment, treatment, training, and movement of the athlete. Come and join us for this unique and innovative course designed to focus on application and interaction in order to …

Dr. Steven Capobianco

Medical Director for RockTape

September 26, 2019

The Power of Rapid Release

“The Rapid Release is different from other devices because its frequency and amplitude will penetrate the entire depth of the muscle. That is by far the biggest benefit…” Please enjoy our interview with Rapid Release’s Practitioner of the Month, Dr. Peter Cichonski from Performance Chiropractic RRT: First off, thank you for taking the time to be interviewed. We really appreciate …

Dr. Peter Cichonski

DC, ART

September 26, 2019

High Intensity Workouts Just Got Easier

HISTORY While visiting numerous fitness clubs around the world and participating in group exercise classes, the team at FITBENCH soon realized there were a number of problems when using equipment in high intensity classes. These problems were killing classes. Getting numerous pieces of equipment ready before the class was laborious for the members and ate into the class time. Alternative …

Tom Eastham

Fitness Coach and Trainer

September 24, 2019

The Terpene Menthol, the TRPM8 Receptor and Pain

Why the Terpene Menthol works on the TRPM8 Receptor to help reduce pain Menthol might be the most medically researched, commonly known plant terpene to date. Most of the studies conducted are based on improving human health. Thanks to positive results in that area, menthol appears in many over-the-counter products, in addition to being used in topical analgesics and essential …

Rachel Ford

Content Writer, Health & Wellness Enthusiast

September 19, 2019

3 Go-To Exercises for Cyclists

Go-to exercises to prevent overuse injuries with your cyclists A combination of strength, mobility, and flexibility are essential to keep a cyclist healthy. Proper hamstring flexibility and hip mobility allow your clients to maintain the proper hip-torso angle when on the bike. Core and low back strength will increase pedaling power output while upper back and tricep strength will give …

Erik Moen

September 18, 2019

US Women’s Soccer Captain Carli Lloyd Teams up with Yolked

Advanced nutrition company MYOS RENS Technology Inc. recently announced their latest endorsement partnership: with Carli Lloyd, an American superstar soccer player and two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, two-time FIFA Women’s Player of the Year and three-time Olympian. Carli was a co-captain of the 2019 World Cup Championship winning USA squad. As part of the endorsement partnership, Lloyd …

Dr. Neerav Dilip Padliya

PhD, PMP, Vice President, Research Alliances at MYOS RENS Technology Inc.

September 17, 2019

Topical Menthol Gel versus a Placebo Gel on Post-manipulation Pain and Range of Motion in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain

Topical Menthol Gel versus a Placebo Gel on Post-manipulation Pain and Range of Motion in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain Robert Topp, Kara Solem, Jena Etnoyer-Slaski, and Barton Bishop Journal of Performance Health Research Volume 1, Issue 2. Pages 40–47DOI: 10.25036/jphr.2017.1.2.topp.2 © 2017 Performance Health www.performancehealthresearch.com OBSERVATIONAL COHORT Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with …

Dr. Barton N. Bishop

PT, DPT, SCS, TPI CGFI-MP2, CSCS

September 12, 2019

Q: What do Bo Jackson, Charles Barkley and Triple H all have in common?

A: They’ve all worked with Kevin Wilk when rehabbing from an injury. Stay tuned for Dr. Wilk’s upcoming FREE webinar: “Recent Advances in Shoulder Rehabilitation Protocols.” In this FREE webinar for ELIVATE customers, Dr. Wilk will discuss: Key Shoulder Rehabilitation Principles Normalizing Shoulder Mobility Functional Scapular Base Neuromuscular Control and Dynamic Stability Multi-Phased Rehabilitation Program Don’t miss this webinar! For more …

Dr. Kevin Wilk

PT, DPT, FAPTA

September 10, 2019

Effects of Biofreeze vs Ice on Acute, Non-Complicated Neck Pain

Bart Bishop, Dr. Jay Greenstein, Robert Topp doi: 10.1016/j.clch.2011.09.015 Volume 14, Issue 4, December 2011, Pages 153-154 Background: Cryotherapy has long been used by physical therapists and chiropractors in the management of acute pain and more recently it has been shown to effectively manage chronic pain. Multiple studies have demonstrated that both ice and menthol decrease blood flow and help …