Performance Health to present at 59th annual ACSM meeting

May 30, 2012 — Members of the  Performance Health Scientific Advisory Committee (TRAC) will be presenting Thera-Band and Biofreeze product research at the American College of Sports Medicine 59th Annual Meeting and 3rd World Congress on Exercise is Medicine in San Francisco, Calif., May 29 to June 2, 2012. Several other studies supported by the Thera-Band Academy are also being presented.

“The ACSM meeting has always been one of our top meetings for research because it draws the world’s best in exercise science,” stated Phil Page, PT, PhD, ATC, FACSM, Director of Thera- Band Academy. “The Thera-Band Academy is committed to supporting research that not only validates our products but also adds to the body of knowledge.”

More than 6,000 participants, including internationally recognized sports medicine physicians, researchers and educators, are expected to attend the meeting and will address emerging issues in sports medicine and exercise science. The World Congress draws public health experts, government officials, scientists and advocates from six continents.

TRAC research presentations

Wednesday,  May 30:

• Thiebaud et al. Elastic Band Resistance Training Combined with Blood Flow Restriction in Postmenopausal Women
• Fernando et al. Lumbopelvic Muscular Activation During Push-ups Performed Under Different Unstable Surfaces
• Tella et al. Progression of Ankle Muscle Activation Performing Exercises with Different Types of Body Stability
• Martin et al. Progression of Core Muscle Activation During the Performance of Exercises with Different Types of Stability

Thursday, May 31:

• Brown et al. Effects of Pre-habilitation on Self-Efficacy for Exercise and Outcome Expectations for Exercise Among Patients Before and After Total Knee Arthroplasty
• Sanders et al. Obesity and Mobility: Outcomes From a Multidisciplinary Team Weight Management Program

Friday, June 1:

• Hawkins et al. Effect of Topical Menthol Gel on Power Output During 30-Second High Intensity Anaerobic Exercise
• Rogers et al. First Step to Active Health – Online Plus: Pilot Study

Saturday, June 2:

• Maddigan et al. A Comparison of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques: Partner Assisted vs. Thera-Band Stretch Strap Unassisted Modalities
• Matsutani et al. Low-Intensity Resistance Training Using an Elastic Band Improves Muscle Mass and Function in Older People

Source: Performance Health, performancehealth.com