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Study Shows Practicing Yoga can Ease Arthritis Symptoms

A recent study from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine found that yoga can help improve symptoms of the two most common types of arthritis. We came across the study while reading an article by Tree Hugger. The study … Continue reading →

Infographic: Resistance Bands v Free Weights

Have you ever wondered what the advantages/disadvantages are for resistance bands when compared to free weights? Resistance bands are one of our favorite products, but, we have to admit, we wondered the same thing. That’s why we put together the … Continue reading →

Common Injury Prevention Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Here’s the scenario: you know you have hurt something, the pain won’t go away with rest and, if anything, it’s just getting worse. You go to Physical Therapy and want to do well so you can get back to your normal … Continue reading →

Video: Kettlebell 101 – The Kettle Bell Swing

Kettlebells are gaining popularity both for professionals and casual gym-goers. Swinging a kettlebell develops strong muscles and stability. Other benefits include: Teaching the hip hinge with spinal alignment Developing strength in the posterior chain (back and butt) Teaching users to … Continue reading →

Infographic: American’s Attitudes on Aging

Did you know that millennials fear not being able to do the things they love as they age more than any other generation? That was just one of the findings in a recent study on aging by the American Physical … Continue reading →

Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, as anyone who has had it will confirm, is one of the most painful workplace injuries one can sustain. It is the result of a compression of the median nerve and starts in your palm and then … Continue reading →

Infographic: 7 Yoga Stretches in 7 Minutes to Eliminate Lower Back Pain

An estimated 31 million Americans suffer from lower back pain in one form or another at some point in their lives. Those of you who have experienced it know how debilitating it can be! As part of our participation in … Continue reading →

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 →