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The Power of Adaptive Sports: Getting in the Game
A new clinic opens the door for people of all abilities to take part in sports, Good Men Project reports.
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Don’t Like (or Can’t) Exercise? Soak in a Hot Tub Instead
Soaking in a hot tub for 60 minutes may provide similar post-activity cardiovascular benefits as 60 minutes of cycling. This news could help people who are not able to exercise due to their health, according to University of Oregon researchers, in a study published in Journal of Applied Physiology.
Athletes On Wheels Make Coaches Nervous
When an athlete who uses a wheelchair rolls into a gym it can make coaches nervous about several different things. It doesn’t have to be that way.
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SPIRE IA Receives VA Grant to Fund Adaptive Sports Program
SPIRE IA (Institute and Academy) has received a grant from the Veterans Administration to support its Veterans Sports and Fitness Training Program, according to a news release.
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The Pandemic Safe Pool
Rachel Mertins, PT, DPT; Albert Cruz Recio, MD, RPT, PTRP; and Christy Sachs, TRS, provide a therapist’s guide to aquatic therapy for patients with spinal cord injuries in the midst of COVID-19, in this feature for the Fall 2020 Rehab Management Product Guide.
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Returning to Sports Following a Pandemic-Induced Hiatus
Andrew L. Hutchinson, PT, DPT, SCS, provides a call to action for physical therapists, in this feature for the Fall 2020 Rehab Management Product Guide.
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OPTP Introduces New Hanging Handles by Bob & Brad
The Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad are an exclusive new training product created by physical therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck. Available from OPTP, Minneapolis, they provide a simple, easy way to perform exercises to help decompress the thoracic and lumbar spine (mid- and low-back) and promote the health and range of motion of the shoulders.
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New from Excy: Hang on Bar Accessory
Excy now offers the new Hang On Bar accessory, designed for use on Excy’s no-scoot portable exercise bikes. The Hang On Bar allows riders to leverage their upper body to aggressively pedal Excy while lying down to target muscles in the trunk, lower back, glutes, legs, calves, and feet from a supine cycling position.
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MEDICA 2020 Also Features the 8th Annual Medicine and Sports Conference
Complementing the MEDICA 2020 medical trade fair (November 16 – 19, 2020 in Düsseldorf, Germany), the 8th annual MEDICA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE (November 18 – 19) will address “Future concepts in sports medicine – space medicine, performance and AI.”
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Introducing the New Slings Myofascial Training Tools from OPTP
OPTP, Minneapolis, announces the release of Slings Myofascial Training Tools, developed by Karin Gurtner—a certified Pilates instructor, yoga and Gyrokinesis teacher, personal trainer, wellness leader, and the founder and educational director of art of motion.
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VitaGlide Upper Body Machine Returns to the Market
VitaGlide, an exercise machine for individuals who desire an upper-body cardio workout but need to sit while doing so — such as wheelchair users and stroke patients — has returned to the market after reportedly being out of production for more than a decade.
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The Soothie° Cushion Offers Hot and Cold Therapy While at Home or Traveling
Special Needs Group/Special Needs at Sea (SNG) ― a medical equipment and supply company, and a global provider of wheelchair, scooter, oxygen, and other special needs equipment rentals ― is now the exclusive distributor of the Soothie° Cushion, according to a news release.
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Enhanced Biodex Software Features Return-to-Play Report
Biodex Medical Systems Inc enhances its recently released Advantage BX software with new reporting capabilities focused on safely returning injured athletes back to play.
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How High-Intensity Workouts Can Benefit People with Spinal Cord Injuries
High-intensity interval training (HIIT), or short bursts of all-out exercise, could be especially beneficial for people who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI), according to research from the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University, published in Spinal Cord.
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Strengthen Grips and Forearms with This Versatile Resistance Tool
The Grip & Forearm Strengthener by Bob and Brad, new from OPTP, is designed to allow users to perform exercises to help improve range of motion and help strengthen fingers, wrists and forearms.
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Here’s How HGH Could Help Maintain Post-ACL Muscle Strength
Human growth hormone (HGH) may prevent the loss of muscle strength after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, according to results from a pilot study conducted by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Michigan.
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OPTP Introduces the PRO-POINT Myofascial Release Tool
OPTP, Minneapolis, announces the unveiling of the exclusive new PRO-POINT Myofascial Release Tool. This small, portable self-massage tool is ideal for applying targeted, sustained pressure to help relieve tension and release trigger points throughout the body.
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