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Product Spotlight: Baseline® Body Fat Scale
BMI is not the only measurement for determining how much body fat you have. There are many other tools that can measure your body fat percentage. Measuring your body fat percentage is considered by some medical professionals as a more accurate … Continue reading
What is BMI?
Have you ever measured your body mass index (BMI)? Measuring your BMI can give you a view of how much body fat your have and can help you determine if you are underweight, healthy weight, overweight or obese. This form of … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Massage Gun
If you ever wanted a professional massage whenever you wanted in the convenience of your own home, you’re in luck! The CanDo® Massage Gun is the perfect electric massager for you. This handheld massager powerfully delivers percussion massages (repeated, rapid striking of the … Continue reading
Benefits of an Electric Massager
Do you use a manual self-massager? These tools are great for releasing knots and relieving sore muscles. However, sometimes they just take up too much energy to use. Most of the time when people want a massage, they’re too tired to … Continue reading
Products for BFRT
As mentioned in our previous blog, Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) can bridge the gap between early rehabilitation and heavy lifting again post-surgery. You can get all the benefits of heavy lifting with BFRT without the need to use heavy … Continue reading
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?
If you are not caught up in the fitness training world, there is a new training method that’s becoming the next big thing. It is called Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) and it is becoming more and more of a trend … Continue reading
Medical Advancements in the 2020s
It is astounding how each year there seems to be more and more revolutionary ideas when it comes to technology in the medical field. These medical advancements have proven to be beneficial for both doctors and patients. Below we’ve listed some … Continue reading
Different Types of TheraPutty®
TheraPutty® hand exercise material is one of our most popular products, and for good reason. It is unique in the way it helps you exercise your hand. It is both fun and beneficial in many ways. However, what if we told you … Continue reading
TheraPutty® and Autism
As most parents who have children on the Autism spectrum can tell you, if there’s one thing that has been tried and tested at home and at therapy, it would be therapy tools. While there are many that are useful, one … Continue reading
Warmup with CanDo® Tubing with Handles
As mentioned in our previous article, it is important to warmup before exercising to get your blood pumping and reduce your risk of injury. One piece of exercise equipment that’s great to warmup with is CanDo® Tubing with Handles. Lightweight, compact … Continue reading
Wintertime Workout Tips
Winter is here and the cold weather tends to deter people from going to the gym to work out. Especially during those cold rainy and snowy days, you might just want to hibernate and wake up when it’s warmer. Sure, you … Continue reading
Exercises for Older Adults
As people age, they should be more conscious of how they exercise. Exercises that were done as a young adult, may no longer be suitable and could lead to serious injury. Below are some low-impact exercises that are great for … Continue reading
Exercise for your Heart
Getting older does not necessarily mean you have to give up the gym. In fact, staying active and exercising as you age has shown to help your heart. Let’s face it, people are not getting any younger and older adults can’t … Continue reading
New Year’s Fitness Resolution Tools
Do you know roughly 59% of people who have a fitness goal at the beginning of the year end up quitting? This does not have to be you. It’s important to remain focused and committed. Part of the reason why … Continue reading
New Year’s Fitness Resolutions
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions? The year 2020 is almost upon us and it’s very common for people to make various fitness goals as their resolutions as they enter a new year. However, almost two thirds of the people … Continue reading
Burning off Holiday Calories
Are you worried about the extra holiday calories you consumed this holiday season? Thankfully we got you covered with tips to get you in shape with no weights required! All you need is an AIREX® mat of your choice and small area of … Continue reading
Have a Healthy Holiday
During the Holiday Season, it can be pretty difficult to stay healthy when there is an abundance of food in front of your face from all the holiday meals. Thus, it should come to no surprise that some people gain a … Continue reading
Effective Kettlebell Exercises
Kettlebells have become a very popular alternative to traditional free weights such as dumbbells and barbells. Their weird cannonball like appearance adds a lot of versatility when it comes to strength training and endurance. Whether you are just starting out or … Continue reading
Getting Started with a Kettlebell
When it comes to exercising with free weights most people associate it with dumbbells. However, that is not necessarily the case as there a lot of different weight options to choose from when exercising with free weights. For example, Kettlebells are … Continue reading
Holiday Shopping List
With the holiday season, it can be tough to find a gift for a loved one. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with gifts and more to satisfy and make your friends and family happy. Below we’ve listed some great gift … Continue reading
Fitness Tips for the Holiday Season
How do you celebrate the holiday season? A lot of people choose to spend time with their family and eat special holiday meals. Even though the holiday season is here it does not mean you have to accept gaining weight from … Continue reading
Warm up with Waxwel®
It is getting colder outside and soon Winter will be upon us. As the weather outside gets colder we tend to gravitate towards warmer things. Coffee, hot chocolate and sitting by the fire are all things that immediately come to mind. … Continue reading
Staying Warm this Winter
Winter is almost officially upon us and you have probably already started to feel it. The freezing winds with colder temperatures and hints of snowfall would make anyone just want to stay home where it is warm. Unfortunately, we all cannot … Continue reading
Burn Calories with the CanDo® Multi-Grip™ Exerciser
If you are not a fan of circuit training or find it boring, you should try practicing exercises with the help of an exercise tool. Having an exercise tool can keep you engaged and make exercising fun. One tool that … Continue reading
A Quick Pre-Thanksgiving Workout
Picture this. It is thanksgiving morning and you are looking to prepare for the feast ahead. You got your stretchy pants ready and maybe you are skipping breakfast. One more thing you can do before you start filling your face with … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Balance Pad
Balance training can be done with just your body, but for a more effective training session try using a balance pad. Balancing with a balance pad can help with stability training and it is proven to be more effective than just … Continue reading
Balance Exercises for Seniors
As people grow older, the fear of falling becomes more prevalent. With each fall, there lies a greater chance of serious injury. One bad fall can be very detrimental to seniors, which is why it is important for them to practice … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: TOGU® Challenge Disc
Would you like to add excitement to your exercise routine? Then look no further than the TOGU® Challenge Disc 2.0! As a device that is great for everyone, The TOGU® Challenge Disc enables the perfect amount of balance and coordination … Continue reading
What is Neuromuscular Activation?
Have you ever heard of neuromuscular activation? A term commonly used in the physical therapy world, neuromuscular activation is simply the combination of your nervous and muscular systems. It is used to help improve your exercises and decrease the decline of … Continue reading
Types of Weights for Cardio Training
If you have decided to begin cardio training with weights, it is time to decide which weights are best for you to use. There are a variety of weights to choose from, so we have listed some of the most … Continue reading
Running with Weights
Walking and running are very good forms of exercise which can lead to a healthy lifestyle. Some people like to add weights to their cardio exercises to increase the challenge. However, does it really make you stronger? This answer varies from … Continue reading
Indoor Halloween Fun with Sensory Ball Pits
Not going out this Halloween? There are some fun things to do indoors that can still help your guests have a good time. If you have ever been to places like “Chuck E. Cheese”, you know that ball pits can be … Continue reading
How to Stay Healthy and Safe this Halloween
Does the thought of Halloween candy get you scared? Generally, Halloween is that time of the year to fill up on junk food and sweets that you or your children would get trick-or-treating. If you fear this candy may make you … Continue reading
Improving Sleep with a New Pillow
There are many reasons why you might not be able to sleep at night. One common reason might be your phone, but there are other reasons such as an uncomfortable pillow that can put too much stress on your body. It … Continue reading
The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
Are you able to sleep well at night? Getting a good night’s sleep is important and should not be ignored in any way. It turns out, lack of sleep can actually lead to serious health issues. People who are not able … Continue reading
Choosing the Right Foam Roller
Have you ever used a foam roller? There are many different foam rollers that suit different body types and needs. Foam rollers can come with different densities, shapes and sizes. Just like finding the right mattress, you should spend some … Continue reading
The Benefits of Foam Rolling
If you are new to exercising, you may see people at the gym using a tool called a foam roller. Most people look at others using a foam roller and wonder what exactly they are doing. For those who are unaware, … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Inflatable Balance Discs
This year for National Chiropractic Month the American Chiropractic Association is placing focus on informing the public on the importance of your musculoskeletal (MSK) system. One exercise tool that can be used to help improve your MSK system is a CanDo® Inflatable … Continue reading
National Chiropractic Health Month 2019
Every year, the month of October is recognized as National Chiropractic Health Month. Around this time of the year the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) celebrates chiropractic health and promotes ways it can be improved. This year, the ACA specifically wants to … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Digi-Flex®
If you have suffered from a hand or finger injury, you might want to consider using the CanDo® Digi-Flex® with your hand therapist. In our previous blog, we mentioned some of our favorite exercises you can do with a Digi-Flex® … Continue reading
Improve Hand Strength with Digi-Flex®
Have you ever had to seek a hand therapist? Whether it is to recover from hand surgery or to strengthen your hands, one tool recommended by hand therapists is our CanDo® Digi-Flex®! A lot of people know of the Digi-Flex®, but … Continue reading
Tools to Help Prevent the Flu
During flu season you should not always rely on just the flu shot to help you prevent the flu. Yes, it is very effective and a nice line of defense, but it does not help as much if you are … Continue reading
Early Flu Vaccinations
As Fall has just fallen upon us, so has colder weather and flu season. Although flu season does not reach its peak until around December through February, that does not mean that you should wait to get your flu shot then. … Continue reading
Treating Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is not a great feeling, but, as mentioned in our previous blog, it is treatable. If you have just started feeling pain in your lower back, there are multiple treatment options. Below are some products that you … Continue reading
Lower Back Pain
Do you have lower back pain? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), at least 80 percent of Americans will experience lower back pain in their lifetime. This makes it one of the most common causes for … Continue reading
Types of CBD Products
CBD products come in many different forms to suit different peoples’ preferences and needs. To suit these preferences, we offer a variety of different AmourCBD products, each containing CBD in them. All AmourCBD products contains pure CBD extract and 0.0% THC. Each … Continue reading
What is CBD?
Have you heard the term CBD? Recently, CBD has become a new buzzword in the health and wellness industry. CBD has been infiltrating pretty much every corner of the wellness world, from coffee shops and spas to retail stores. Everyone … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Stockinette
Has your doctor ever recommended that you use a stockinette sleeve? There are multiple medical issues that stockinette can help with. As mentioned in our article “Stockinette in Sports”, stockinette can offer great compression for those who have bursitis, or it … Continue reading
Stockinette in Sports
Have you ever noticed while watching your favorite sport on TV, some of the athletes wear arm sleeves? Turns out that these “sleeves” are a medical garment called stockinette. Stockinette is a compression garment that can be used on the arm … Continue reading
Exercising with the CanDo® Multi-Grip™ Exerciser
Ready for your total-body workout? Our CanDo® Multi-Grip™ Exerciser is the perfect tool to add to your total-body workout routine! This resistance exerciser is lightweight, space saving and highly portable. It is designed to provide unlimited exercise options to users who want … Continue reading
Total-Body vs Body Part-Focused Workouts
Everyone has their own goals when it comes to exercising. Some people like to get extremely big and strong, some people want to lose a few pounds and others just want to maintain their physical fitness. There are a variety of … Continue reading
Self-Massage Tips
Have you ever gotten a professional massage before? For some people, paying for a professional massage can be expensive. Sometimes it is best to just do things yourself because you know your body and what exactly you need. Self-massages are easy … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Ball Chairs
Have you used one of our CanDo® ball chairs before? If so, you may have noticed that the inflatable ball only comes in the color black. Now you can personalize your ball chair! For the first time, we are now offering … Continue reading
Training with Calisthenics
Are you the type of person who does not like to go for a run to exercise? Many people seek alternatives to running when looking for a cardio based workout. Going for a run is not fun for everyone but most … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® DIGI-Grip™
Are you looking to improve strength and flexibility in your hands, fingers or forearms? If your hands are weak post-surgery or -injury, you may want to ask your doctor about using a CanDo® DIGI-Grip™ during your recovery. The CanDo® DIGI-Grip™ can strengthen user’s … Continue reading
Arthritis and the Weather
Many people with arthritis might mention time and time again, “the weather is affecting my arthritis.” This may happen every time “bad” weather comes, as some people claim they can feel it in their bones and body. Though many people with … Continue reading
CanDo® Products for Professional Gaming
Like other professional athletes, professional e-Sport gamers train and condition their bodies for competition. To train, these athletes use a lot of various products, many of which are common within the Physical Therapy field. Below we’ve detailed a few training … Continue reading
Training for Professional Gaming
Nowadays, sports can encompass a variety of different athletes. In the world of e-Sports, professional gaming athletes mainly use their hands and fingers to gain victory over their opposing team. As a result of this hand use, it’s key that these … Continue reading
Exercising with Aquatic Hand Bars
In the hot summer months, it is important to stay cool and hydrated. Nothing feels more cooling and relaxing than going to the pool. You can do all sorts of activities at the pool, including working out. If you are … Continue reading
What is Proper Hydration?
The summer can bring about some extremely hot days, especially around July and August. Therefore, it is important to stay cool and hydrated all summer long to avoid dehydration. Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated however, do you … Continue reading
Using TheraPutty® for Hand Rehabilitation
Physical Therapists (PTs) have an arsenal of products and equipment to help their patients recover from their injuries. When it comes to hand therapy there are several different products to use depending on the type of hand injury. One product that … Continue reading
What Do Physical Therapists Do?
Have you ever been referred to a Physical Therapist? Physical Therapists (PTs) are a crucial part of rehabilitation and recovery. After a thorough evaluation, a PT will put together a plan of care to help patients rehabilitate and manage their pain. … Continue reading
Active-Dynamic Sitting at Work
Do you sit at your desk for hours at a time at work every day? Hours of sitting for long periods of time can often lead to health problems such as back pain and impaired efficiency. The best way to counteract … Continue reading
Is Sitting too much of a Health Issue?
Did you know that when you sit you are using less energy than when you stand or move? Though that may seem like common sense, it is an important fact that should be kept in mind. Sitting for prolonged periods of … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Inflatable Exercise Balls
This July 4th you can add a little bit of fun and exercise to your party. Exercise balls are often used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength but they can also be used just for fun. We offer a wide selection … Continue reading
July 4th Health and Safety Tips
Are you celebrating the July 4th holiday this week? By tweaking certain ways you have fun for this holiday you can celebrate and remain healthy and safe. Below we’ve listed some health and safety tips you might consider this July 4th: Practice … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Kinesiology Tape
Have you used kinesiology tape before? Kinesiology tape is used by many people to help improve their bodies’ ability to heal. When this tape placed on sore muscle areas, the skin slightly lifted away from sore or injured tissues. This action … Continue reading
Athletic Trainers and the NATA
Have you ever been treated by an Athletic Trainer? Even though the word “athletic” is in the name, Athletic Trainers can be found treating people not only in a sports setting, but also in other professional settings like Hospitals, Performing … Continue reading
Practice Safety with Gait Belts
Focusing on national safety month, it is important to be safe and reduce injury. Working as a caregiver can be a difficult job that can place people in situations where he or she might get injured. Moving patients from one area … Continue reading
National Safety Month 2019
Every year in June is known as National Safety Month! This month focuses on safety and it promotes awareness to reduce the leading causes of injury at work, on the road, in our homes and in our communities. For 2019, National … Continue reading
WaxWel® Paraffin Wax for Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a great stress reliever and a WaxWel® paraffin wax treatment is ideal for soothing pain in your hands and feet. What if we told you that you can combine the two by using WaxWel® scented wax? Our WaxWel® paraffin wax is … Continue reading
Aromatherapy for Stress Relief
Everyone has had the feeling of stress. Turns out, people get stressed for different reasons. This feeling varies from person to person. Whether it is at work, school or just life, stress can be a real pain. Thankfully there are … Continue reading
Pillows for Better Sleep
If you are not having a good night’s sleep this may affect your mood. Tossing and turning every night is harmful to your sleep and if you find yourself doing this it might be time to change your sleeping habits. For … Continue reading
Daily Habits to Improve your Mood
If you in a bad mood that you cannot seem to get out of there are steps you can take to help it. By modifying your daily activities and habits you can potentially improve your mood and lead a happier life. … Continue reading
Use AIREX® for Exercising Outdoors
As mentioned in our previous article, exercising outdoors can help save money and time as well as improve your mood. However, your mood might not be so great if you need to sit, stand or kneel on some hard ground. For … Continue reading
The Benefits of Exercising Outdoors
Exercising is a great way to keep healthy and active but sometimes exercising indoors is not very exciting. With the weather getting warmer, now is a great time to exercise outdoors. Below we’ve listed some benefits of exercising outdoors: Improved Mood … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: the CanDo® Magneciser®
Are you the type of person who likes to workout at night? Do your workouts wake up other members of your family? If you need an exercise tool that is designed to be quiet, try using the CanDo® Magneciser®! The CanDo® Magneciser® … Continue reading
Benefits of a Nighttime Workout
Do you exercise in the morning? Early morning workouts to start off the day might not be as beneficial as you think when it comes to sleeping at night. New research, shown in Cell Metabolism, has found a significant link between the … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Tubing-with-Handles
Osteoporosis is a terrible disease that is responsible for over a million broken bones each year. For many people it’s a major cause of fractures, back pain, spinal problems and loss of independence. While Osteoporosis cannot be cured, there are … Continue reading
National Osteoporosis Month
Do you have or know someone who has osteoporosis? This disease creates a loss of bone density and can occur as people age. It is responsible for over a million broken bones each year, and is a major cause of fractures, … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: the Cuff® wrist and ankle weights
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time get into shape and stay active. There are many ways to be active, whether that is through sports or other fitness activities. One product that can help with both sports … Continue reading
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month 2019
Do you know that May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? For those who are not aware, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is an annual observance that promotes staying active through sports and other fitness activities. Regular physical … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Twist-n’ Bend®
Hand and wrist strength are key to making progress in a strength training workout. By strengthening hand and wrist muscles you may be able to lift heavier weights. If you have weak wrists, there are many exercise tools you can use … Continue reading
Ready for Spring Allergies?
Allergy season is here, and it is here to stay for a while. The weather throughout the year can impact the severity of allergens. With milder Winters, Spring allergies are becoming worse. This is because with warmer weather trees tend to … Continue reading
Make your Spring Exercises Sup-R!
Spring is in the air and during this time people tend to ramp up their exercise routines. Sometimes the cold weather from the Winter can detour people from working out. The warmer weather of the Spring is a great motivator to … Continue reading
Preparing for Spring Exercises
Spring is here and you know what that means, getting back into shape for summer! The warmer weather is great for going on walks, hikes and other outdoor activities. After coming out of a Winter exercise hibernation, it is good to … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: TOGU® Challenge Disc
Balance and coordination skills are an important part of life. It’s essential to continuously train those skills, so you do not lose them when you get older. With the TOGU® Challenge Disc, you can measure and improve your balance and coordination skills … Continue reading
Balance and Coordination Exercises for the Elderly
Balance and coordination are vital skills to have and it is very important to maintain these skills. When people grow older, they tend to be more prone to falls. Apart from chronic illnesses, other reasons such as impaired eyesight, side effects … Continue reading
HawkGrips® Emollients
Have you ever been treated for soft tissue dysfunction using Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)? This treatment instruments can end scar tissue build-up caused by weak tendons, muscles, and ligaments. For patient comfort, clinicians should use emollients on their patients prior to … Continue reading
Why Moisturizers Work
Spring is here and even though the weather is warming up, it can still be cold in April. Most people tend to heat their homes to stay warm, however this can create an environment of dry heat. This dry heat can … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® graded pinch finger exerciser
Being able to pinch things is something most of us take for granted. Pinching is essential for daily activities such as gripping a coin, opening a door, or holding a plate or drink. For those with pinch issues, we suggest that … Continue reading
Occupational Therapy Month
Do you know that every April people celebrate Occupational Therapy Month? An Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy assistant, works in a vitally important profession that helps people across all ages participate in everyday tasks they want and need to … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Inflatable ABS Ball
Exercise balls are a versatile tool used to improve balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. They can even be used just for fun. With the CanDo® Inflatable ABS Ball, exercising can be fun and safe. This is because the new ABS ball, the … Continue reading
Inflatable Ball Exercises
When you were a kid an inflatable ball was used for nothing but enjoyment and fun. Now, as an adult you can still use inflatable balls for fun, but you can also use them to workout. Exercise is a great way … Continue reading
TOGU® Balance Trainers for Ski Practice
TOGU® balance training products are great for those who want to practice skiing and other activities that require coordination and balance. Thankfully TOGU® balance trainers don’t just help improve coordination and balance skills but also help improve range-of-motion, body awareness, … Continue reading
Balance Training for Skiing
If you enjoy skiing, it is important to practice balance, coordination and core stability. Whether you are alpine skiing, cross country skiing or freestyle skiing it is good to have a sense of balance and coordination. With TOGU® fitness equipment, you … Continue reading
Patient Safety Awareness Week 2019
Patient Safety Awareness Week is an event that happens every year to recognize and encourage people to learn about health care safety. During this week, medical professionals seek to advance important discussions and inspire action locally and globally to improve … Continue reading
National Sleep Awareness Week 2019
Sleep is something we cannot avoid. Even insomniacs need to get some sleep eventually. Sleep is like someone recharging your batteries after a long day of being. The week of March 10th to March 16th is National Sleep Awareness Week. This week-long event … Continue reading
Product Spotlight: CanDo® Finger Flexion Glove
For people just beginning hand rehabilitation, their hands may be too weak to practice certain hand exercises. They may need an aid to help perform their rehabilitation exercises. One such aid that can be used to help improve hand mobility is … Continue reading
Exercises to Improve Hand Mobility
If your hand requires extra rehabilitation after seeing a hand therapist, at-home exercises may be recommended. These at-home exercises can help people who suffer from stiffness, swelling, or pain in their hands or wrists. Below we’ve listed just some of the … Continue reading