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October is National Physical Therapy Month

In addition to participating in National Chiropractic Health Month, FEI is also participating in National Physical Therapy Month. The goal of Physical Therapy Month is to help the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) insert physical therapy into the ongoing conversation … Continue reading →

6 Tips for Bringing Your Workouts Indoors

The heatwaves of summer are [hopefully] over and the temperatures are starting to cool. We all know what that means: winter is coming. This winter promises to be a bear, so those of us who are avid outdoor exercisers even … Continue reading →

Infographic: Digi-Flex® Hand Exercisers – A Family of Products

This week we’re exhibiting at the American Society for Hand Therapists annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. Hand Therapy is a unique division of occupational or physical therapy, specializing in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity. Fabrication … Continue reading →

FEI Participates in National Chiropractic Health Month 2015

We are excited to announce our participation in National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2015. Sponsored by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), NCHM 2015 focuses on the overuse of painkillers and hopes to bring attention to the public health crisis caused … Continue reading →

Infographic: 5 Common Work-Related Injuries

The words “work-related injuries” often conjure images of construction sites, factories, or truck drivers, but there are a range of common accidents and injuries that occur in all workplaces. This infographic from Oahu Spine & Rehab describes five common work-related … Continue reading →

8 Common Pains Fixed by Foam Rolling

When done regularly and properly, foam rolling can untie knots in your muscles, prepare your body for the stress of a workout and prevent aches and pains from coming back. This article in Men’s Health Magazine outlines eight pains that … Continue reading →

Is Physical Therapy a Luxury?

Physical Therapy is often associated with injury, the elderly, and post-surgery rehabilitation, but physical therapy isn’t exclusive to rehabilitation. This article by Ann Wendel for Bossfit Magazine addresses the misconception that physical therapy is only necessary for rehab and shares … Continue reading →

Encouraging Hospital Inpatients to Exercise

Rest is often prescribed for those who are admitted into a hospital for illness. After all, the body needs to rest in order to heal. However, lying in a bed all day, day-after-day can limit a person’s mobility, particularly the … Continue reading →

School Backpack Awareness Day

Today we join the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for their annual School Backpack Awareness Day. The goal of today is to help students and educators avoid the pain and injury that can come from carrying heavy backpacks and bags. The … Continue reading →

7 Kettlebell Mistakes You Might Be Making

Kettlebells provide an easy way to increase strength and power, but to achieve success you need to be sure you’re using them correctly. Fitness Magazine published this article which identifies 7 kettlebell mistakes trainers frequently see: The weight is too heavy … Continue reading →