TheraBand FlexBar Resistance Exerciser
For patients suffering from conditions like tennis elbow or tendonitis, simple twisting exercises with the TheraBand FlexBar Resistance Exerciser can strengthen the body and fight pain. It increases dexterity and builds muscle in the hands, forearms, elbows and shoulders, while the ridged design is easy to grip, even for those with low grip strength or conditions like arthritis. The available four colour-coded resistance levels accommodate a range of user strengths and make progression easier and safer.
What's Included?
Who Can Make Gains with the TheraBand FlexBar?
The lightweight and portable TheraBand FlexBar exerciser has been specifically designed to improve grip-strength and upper extremity function. It has also been research-proven to offer a cost effective treatment for tennis/golfer's elbow (epicondylitis) and similar conditions.
TheraBand FlexBars can be used for wrist, forearm, and hand rehabilitation, upper extremity stabilisation, neuromuscular re-education, massage therapy, martial arts, and sports grip strengthening.
Key Features and Benefits of the TheraBand FlexBar
- Twist resistance bar designed for rehabilitation following an injury
- Gradually increases strength in the affected area or joint
- Clinically proven treatment for conditions like tennis elbow and tendonitis
- Helps treat recurring pain from overuse and fatigue related injuries
- Twisting motion targets hands, elbows, forearms and shoulders
- Made of robust natural rubber for long-term durability
- Ridged texture is comfortable and easy to grip, even for arthritis sufferers
- Available in four colour-coded resistance levels for easy progression
What Exercises Can You Perform with a FlexBar?
The versatility of the bar's design makes the TheraBand FlexBar suitable for a wide range of exercises. This includes but isn't limited to:
- Activity simulations
- Wrist abduction
- Thumb strengthening
- Eccentric twists
- Soft tissue manipulation
How Does the TheraBand FlexBar Help Your Muscles and Joints?
The TheraBand FlexBar conditions in the following ways:
- Strengthening: improves grip strength and upper extremity strength
- Oscillation: allows oscillating movements that help with neuromuscular and balance training
- Mobilisation: provides soft tissue and joint mobilisation
TheraBand FlexBar Resistance Levels
To best aid you in your strength development, the FlexBar is available in four resistances. This enables you to progress in strength training, ensuring proper development takes place. Each resistance is colour coded for easy identification and indication of your progress. The available resistances are:
Colour | Resistance | Force Required to Bend 90° |
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Yellow | 6 lbs - Light | 0.2kg |
Red | 10 lbs - Easy | 4.5kg |
Green | 15 lbs - Medium | 6.8kg |
Blue | 25 lbs - Hard | 11.3kg |