Roll Away Aches: A foam roller is cheap, soothes aches and pains, and strengthens muscles as seen in Prevention magazine.

When you were younger, climbing stairs and reaching the top shelf felt effortless. But as you age, you lose elasticity in your joints and connective tissue--and suddenly, you can end up paying for even those simple tasks. Research shows that a massage can reduce stiffness and soreness by more than 40%. But we found an even better (and cheaper!) way to banish aches: a foam roller.

The following routine, designed by Michelle Schwahn, a physical therapist and personal trainer based in Minnesota, relieves muscle tension and pain in just 10 minutes. Click the "more" button to read entire article...

"Supporting Role" by Diane Lee

Supporting Role: OPTP's sacroiliac belt facilitates core muscle retraining. This article in Advance for Rehab by Diane Lee talks about her Com-pressor SI belt and the function it plays in low back or pelvic girdle pain. To read the entire article click the "more" button. Or to see more products and books by Diane Lee click here.

Rehab & Exercise Equipment article in Chiropractic Products

In the March issue of Chiropractic Products - OPTP's Kelly May explains how rehabilitation and exercise equipment can help chiropractic patients. To read the article click the "more" button.

OPTP is a proud nominee for best supplier of specialized equipment in this year's Nova7 Awards!

Fitness Management Magazine has recognized OPTP as a leader in specialized equipment for fitness and rehabilitation. Please click the "more" button to cast your vote for OPTP under the "Specialized Equipment" section!

UE Ranger in BioMechancis article - Desk Reference 2007

An article by Cary Groner says, "...injured shoulders can be surprisingly difficult to heal." And he goes on to say, "Fortunately, physical therapists and other clinicians are developing new tools and approaches to address these problems."

To read the entire article and learn more about the UE Ranger click the"more" button.



 

OPTP article in Personal Fitness Professional

May 2007

OPTP featured in the May issue. Learn about core training using the Soft Gym Overball. (This PDF will take a few seconds to load - please be patient) For more information on this topic, Caroline Creager has authored the book "The Intrinsic Core: Using the soft gym overball" with over 40 exercises!




 

OPTP guru Caroline Creager helps rehab 2 high school teenagers after car accident

April 2007

Rocky Mountain News features an article about the recovery journey for these two boys who lost both of their legs and shows the products and exercises Caroline uses during the Physical Therapy sessions. Click on "audio slide show" in the related links box to see more.