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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Therapy

June 22, 2022Generic Account Injury Prevention Resistance Training

What is compression therapy? Compression therapy increases blood flow in a given area by applying controlled pressure. Pressure can be applied via a compression wrap or a pneumatic device. Pneumatic compression sleeves have multiple compartments that are inflated in sequence to facilitate blood flow. They are most commonly used on the legs but there are […]

Cross-Training For The Flexible Athlete

January 19, 2022Generic Account Resistance Training

While being flexible certainly has its benefits, especially for someone who participates in activities such as dance or gymnastics, it also can come at a cost. There are a myriad of different diagnoses that include general joint hyper-mobility including, but not limited to, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Down Syndrome, and Hypermobilty Spectrum Disorder. […]

Blood Flow Restriction Training

January 12, 2022Generic Account Resistance Training

What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? BFR has become a popular tool for rehab because it simulates higher stress on the body while maintaining the training resistance at a low load. During blood flow restriction training, an adjustable cuff is placed close to a pathological area of the limb, and the cuff pressure is increased […]

Lifting For Longevity

April 3, 2019Resistance Training

Leading a healthy life can be approached in many ways – physical, mental, spiritual to name a few aspects. One approach to a healthy lifestyle is resistance training. Resistance training is an all-encompassing name for different types of training such as weightlifting, powerlifting, cross-fitting,body building, strength trainingand conditioning. Depending on your needs, there are excessive physical […]

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