Introduction
Thera-Band® is the world's leading
brand of progressive elastic resistance products for professional rehabilitation
and home fitness. Thera-Band® resistive exercise products are endorsed
by the American Physical Therapy Association, (APTA). Thera-Band® exercise
bands and tubing are effective and economical tools to support strength
training and rehabilitation programs.
Product
Overview and Description
The Thera-Band® brand name was first introduced by The Hygenic Corporation
in 1978 and has since gained an international reputation with therapists
and sports trainers for quality, effectiveness and leadership through research
and product development. Health care providers worldwide have incorporated
dozens of resistance exercise programs for populations as diverse as school
children, professional athletes and the elderly.
The bands and tubing
are made of natural rubber latex made into sheets and tubing. Latex-free
Thera-Band® resistive bands are made of synthetic rubber. The trade
marked colors indicate the resistance levels. The colors range from Gold,
which will provide 26 pounds of force at 100% elongation, to Tan, which
will provide 1.1 pound of force at 100% elongation. The color-coding system
provides positive reinforcement and feedback for gauging results as the
patient works through the eight levels of resistance.
Product
Use and Procedure
Dozens of programs
can be incorporated into your or your athletes training program to build
upper and lower body strength. Whether building strength after shoulder
or knee surgery or improving athletic performance, Thera-Band® tubes
and bands can easily be added to any training regiment. Product use can
be as basic as simple resistance exercises all the way up to more complex
usage that can be developed for you by your health care professional. The
only limit on the Thera-Band® resistance training system is your imagination!
Features
and Benefits
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Easy to use |
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Can be used in multiple
settings because of its portability |
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Cost effective |
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Color coding system
offers immediate feedback on patient progression |
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A wide variety of
accessories make the band and tubing usable for all patients |
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Clinically proven
for over 15 years |
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Instant name recognition
in the industry |
Frequently
Asked Questions
| Q: |
What
are the bands of tubing made of? |
| A: |
Thera-Band®
resistive bands and tubing are made of natural rubber latex. Latex-free
Thera-Band® resistive bands are made of synthetic rubber. The
trademarked colors indicate the resistance levels.
|
| Q: |
How
do the bands compare to the tubing? |
| A: |
The resistance
of bands and tubing are similar.
|
| Q: |
Are
there any specific conditions where bands would be preferred over
tubing or vice versa? |
| A: |
Typically, the use
of bands or tubing is a matter of personal preference. Both bands
and tubing demonstrate similar properties in progressive resistance.
However, bands allow more surface area to be covered during some resistive
exercises.
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| Q: |
How
do I know it is time to replace my bands or tubing? |
| A: |
Always inspect your
bands or tubing for signs of wear, including small tears, abrasions,
or cracks before use. Pay particular attention to the connection point.
Always replace the bands or tubing with any sign of wear. With heavy
use, such as in a physical therapy clinic, bands and tubing should
be replaced every 1-2 months. The bands and tubing will not last forever,
and will experience normal wear and tear with extended use. However,
they should be safe to use as long as there are no visible signs of
wear.
|
| Q: |
Do
elastic bands and tubing provide similar results compared to free-weights? |
| A: |
Yes. Elastic resistance
has been proven to be as effective as free weights in developing strength.
Elastic bands and tubing are often used for the same fitness programs
as free weights.
|
| Q: |
Why
do the bands or tubing break, and what precautions should I take? |
| A: |
With normal daily
use, the exercisers should last for many months. However, they won't
last forever. They may break if stretched beyond 500% or if they are
used with small tears or abrasions. These small tears and abrasions
usually occur at the connection point of the band or tubing to an
attachment device. Therefore, always inspect the band or tubing before
use. It is recommended to use the Thera-Band® Door Anchor, Exercise
Handle, and Assist™ for connection. Be aware that jewelry, fingernails,
and other sharp object may cause small tears or abrasions. Always
protect the eyes during exercise with elastic bands or tubing.
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| Q: |
Can
they be used in a chlorine pool? |
| A: |
Yes, but the product
will deteriorate at a quicker rate due to the chlorine. After each
use in the pool, rinse the bands in water and hang them to dry. For
extended use on land, apply a light dusting of cornstarch before use.
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| Q: |
How do the Thera-Band® latex-free bands compare with the original
latex bands? |
| A: |
The resistances
of latex and latex-free bands are similar.
|
| Q: |
What
is the shelf life of the Thera-Band® bands and tubing? |
| A: |
When kept in a
cool, dark environment, the bands and tubing should last for many
years. However, use, exposure to temperature extremes, chlorine, and
sunlight decrease the shelf life.
|
| Q: |
Why
should I purchase Thera-Band® brand instead of a competitive brand? |
| A: |
No other elastic
resistive exerciser has been studied more extensively than Thera-Band®
bands and tubing. Thera-Band® resistive exercisers have been clinically
proven in use for over 15 years to improve strength, range of motion,
balance, and functional activities in many different patient populations.
The Thera-Band® Academy also provides research and education for
the use of all Thera-Band® products. |
Technical
Specifications
Average
Force (pounds) for Thera-Band®
Elastic Bands
| Elongation |
Yellow |
Red |
Green |
Blue |
Black |
Silver |
Gold |
| 50% |
2 |
2.5 |
3 |
4.5 |
6.5 |
8.5 |
14 |
| 100% |
3 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
9.5 |
13 |
21.5 |
| 150% |
4 |
5 |
6.5 |
9 |
12.5 |
17 |
27.5 |
| 200% |
5 |
6 |
8 |
11 |
15 |
21 |
33.5 |
| 250% |
6 |
7 |
9.5 |
13.5 |
17.5 |
25.5 |
40 |
Articles / Sales Brochures
/ Manuals
The new searchable database located in the research section at
www.thera-bandacademy.com
provides a quick way for educators and clinicians to research references
and find exercise guides with illustrations that are supplied free for
easy downloading.
Thera-Band® CARES
(Clinical and Rehabilitation Exercise Sheets) patient brochures have been
developed to provide basic information about chronic illnesses, injuries,
wellness/lifestyle activities, and sports training programs. Each brochure
depicts general information about the topic and provides illustrated exercises
for the physician, therapist or trainer to send home with their patients
or clients. New CARES brochures for Low Back Pain, Ankle Sprains, Knee
Osteoarthritis, and training for baseball players have recently been introduced.
Product
Ordering Information
| SH
Catalog # |
Product
Name |
| 61261 |
Stability
Trainers by Thera-Band |
| 61012 |
Thera-Band
Tubing, Thin, Resistance-Minimal, 1/8" O.D. Yellow, 100ft. |
| 61018 |
Thera-band
Tubing, Medium, Resistance-Moderate, 3/16" O.D., Red, 100 ft. |
| 61025 |
Thera-band
Tubing, Heavy, Resistance-Moderate Plus, 5/16" O.D., Green, 100
ft. |
| 61026 |
Thera-band
Tubing, X-Heavy, Resistance-Maximal Minus, 3/8" O.D., Blue, 100
ft. |
| 61027 |
Thera-band
Tubing, Special Heavy, Resistance-Maximal, 7/16" O.D., Black,
100 ft. |
| 61028 |
Thera-band
Tubing, Super Heavy, Resistance-Maximal Plus, 9/16" O.D., Silver,
100 ft. |
| 61029 |
Thera-band
Tubing, Super Heavy, Resistance-Maximal Plus, 9/16" O.D., Silver,
25 ft. |
| 61074 |
Thera-band
Tubing, Thin, Resistance-Minimal, 1/8" O.D., Yellow, 25 ft. |
| 61075 |
Thera-band
Tubing, Medium, Resistance-Moderate, 3/16" O.D., Red, 25 ft. |
| 61076 |
Thera-band
Tubing, Heavy, Resistance-Moderate Plus, 5/16" O.D., Green, 25
ft. |
| 61077 |
Thera-band
Tubing, X-Heavy, Resistance-Maximal Minus, 3/8" O.D., Blue, 25
ft |
| 61078 |
Thera-band
Tubing, Special Heavy, Resistance-Maximal, 7/16" O.D., Black,
25 ft. |
| 61003 |
Thera-band,
Thin, Resistance-Minimal, Yellow, 50 yds. |
| 61007 |
Thera-band,
Medium, Resistance-Moderate, Red, 50 yds. |
| 61008 |
Thera-band,
Heavy, Resistance-Moderate Plus, Green, 50 yds. |
| 61009 |
Thera-band,
X-Heavy, Resistance-Maximal Minus, Blue, 50 yds. |
| 61010 |
Thera-band,
Special Heavy, Resistance-Maximal, Black, 50 yds. |
| 61011 |
Thera-band,
Super Heavy, Resistance-Maximal Plus, Silver, 50 yds. |
| 61065 |
Thera-band,
Maximum Resistance, Gold, 6 yds. |
| 61066 |
Thera-band,
Maximum Resistance, Gold, 50 yds. |
| 61083 |
Thera-band,
Thin, Resistance-Minimal, Yellow, 6 yds. |
| 61084 |
Thera-band,
Medium, Resistance-Moderate, Red, 6 yds. |
| 61085 |
Thera-band,
Heavy, Resistance-Moderate Plus, Green, 6 yds. |
| 61086 |
Thera-band,
X-Heavy, Resistance-Maximal Minus, Blue, 6 yds. |
| 61087 |
Thera-band,
Special Heavy, Resistance-Maximal, Black, 6 yds. |
| 61088 |
Thera-band,
Super Heavy, Resistance-Maximal Plus, Silver, 6 yds. |
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