TheraBand Exercise Tubing

The original resistive exercise theratubing is available in 8 different color-coded resistances in 25 ft. & 100 ft. rolls.  Thera-Band Tubing is a cost-effective and non-threatening tool for rehab & therapeutic exercise. Resistance tubes are widely used for rehabilitation from muscle and joint injuries and for aerobics and general conditioning. TheraBand is the only resistive exercise band endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The Thera-Band Tubing comes in different, color-coded resistance levels.

Tubing Color to Tubing Thickness Comparison: The pounds of pull needed to stretch a 12" band length to 24" is as follows:  yellow/thin 2.5 lb, red/medium 4.5 lb, green/heavy 5.0 lb, blue/extra heavy 7.5 lb, black/special heavy 9.0 lb, silver/super heavy 15.0 lb

Achieving your Fitness or Therapy Goals: The progressive resistance system makes it easy to measure progress in achieving fitness or therapy goals. Here's how it works. You start with a Theraband Tube that has a comfortable resistance. As you use the Thera-Band exercise tube, your muscle strength and endurance improves. The exercises become easier and easier to do. When you are ready for more of a challenge, simply move to a higher-resistant tube (i.e. shift from yellow to red or green to blue). This increases the intensity of the exercise. The color-coded progressive resistance system provides at-a-glance feedback of your progress (also providing positive reinforcement). Thera-Band Exercise Guidelines: Thera-Band use can improve the cooperation of muscle groups. It also works on strength and range of motion. Thera-Band's unique properties allow them to be stretched and relaxed in a smooth and consistent manner. This prevents the bounce at the end of a range of motion exercise that can cause muscle spasms.

When exercising, keep in mind the following:

• Warm up the muscle groups before exercising.
• Don't use body oil with the theraband.
• Maintain good posture. Keep your wrists straight and in line with your elbows.
• Don't bend your wrists. If you start to lose your posture, stop and reposition yourself.
• Breathe normally. Exhale during the most difficult phase and inhale during the easiest. Don't hold your breath.
• Use controlled movements.
• Don't continue exercising if anything hurts while you are training.
• When you finish your workout, stretch.
• Tip: Make a handle by tying a loop in the tube or by tying two tubes together.

Thera-Band Use and Care: Please consult your doctor or healthcare provider before beginning an exercise program. Then, while using the band, stay in tune with your body. If any exercise causes you to hurt - stop! Don't over exert yourself. Caring for Thera-Band is simple. Just store it out of direct sunlight.  And regularly examine it for nicks, tears, or punctures that might cause the band to snap. Tartan Group carries the entire Thera-Band Family of physical therapy products.  Please call us if you need particular help finding any rehab and fitness products at 800-279-5955 and one of our highly-trained, friendly customer service representatives will be happy to assist you.