Videos
Stretch Out Strap™ – Deeper stretching for enhanced flexibility
OPTP's Stretch Out Strap is a portable stretching partner that delivers the benefits of assisted stretching without an assistant. Stretch Out Strap includes over 30 stretching exercises.
What is a Foam Roller?
Here’s your intro to foam rolling. Whether you’re looking for self-massage, stretching, core strengthening, myofascial release, Pilates or balance training, a foam roller is your ideal tool.
How do I choose a foam roller?
How do you know which foam roller is best for you? Take a tour of OPTP’s exclusive foam rollers to discover the best way to get rolling.
The Original McKenzie® Lumbar Roll™
A majority of back pain sufferers choose this lumbar support to improve sitting posture and help relieve low back pain. Treat your own back pain with a back support and the McKenzie Method.
Self-massage essentials with OPTP foam rollers
Relieve your sore, tight muscles and release soft-tissue restrictions using these simple self-massage techniques on the OPTP PRO-ROLLER™. Integrate foam rolling into your workout routine: rolling beforehand, to release muscle tension, and afterward, to decrease post-exercise soreness.
Pilates essentials with OPTP foam rollers
Learn balancing, breathing and strengthening Pilates techniques using the OPTP PRO-ROLLER™ to create an unstable surface, which increases the challenge and results of Pilates movements.
Pilates challenge with OPTP foam rollers
Step up your Pilates workout with an OPTP PRO-ROLLER™ and these challenging Pilates movements. Using a soft foam roller can increase the effect on your core with its less-stable surface.
McKenzie Method® Treat Your Own books
Back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and knee pain—Robin McKenzie's self-treatment system can help your treat your own pain without drugs or surgery.
Robin McKenzie's Treat Your Own Back
Learn how to relieve back pain with Robin McKenzie's "Treat Your Own Back." Join the thousands worldwide who are pain-free thanks to this easy self-treatment system, the McKenzie Method®.
Treat Your Own Neck saves Danny from spinal surgery | The McKenzie Method
See how Danny used the McKenzie Method to treat his own neck pain without spinal surgery. Robin McKenzie's self-treatment system can relieve your chronic neck pain.
The Original McKenzie® Night Roll™
Get better sleep and have less morning low back pain by supporting your lumbar spine while sleeping. Side sleepers or back sleepers, the night roll helps relieve morning stiffness and nighttime back pain.
The Original McKenzie® Products and Books – Overview
Intended to train retailers on how to select proper McKenzie products for patients and customers, this video covers the breadth of the Treat Your Own series of books and McKenzie lumbar rolls and postural supports.
The Original McKenzie® SuperRoll™
With even more lumbar support, the SuperRoll is perfect for chairs, couches and car seats that are truly lacking adequate back support. Help relieve your own low back pain with Original McKenzie lumbar supports.
The Original McKenzie® SlimLine™ Lumbar Support
Designed for people who can't tolerate larger back support, the SlimLine is ideal for people who are elderly or petite. Find your perfect lumbar support and help relieve back pain.
The Original McKenzie® Cervical Roll™
A sore neck or headache in the morning may suggest you need more neck support. The Cervical Roll helps relieve neck pain for side sleepers and back sleepers, using your own pillow.
The Original McKenzie® Lumbar Rolls – Use in Cars
Learn how to select the proper Original McKenzie® Lumbar Roll for use in the car.
The Original McKenzie® Lumbar Rolls – Use in Office Chairs
Which Original McKenzie® Lumbar Roll is right for different types of office chair?
The Original McKenzie® Self-Inflating AirBack™ Lumbar Support
This portable back support helps relieve low back pain when traveling. Simply open the valve and the lumbar cushion inflates itself.
Why You Hurt System–Introduction
Learn how and why Adriaan Louw's "Why You Hurt: Therapeutic Neuroscience Education System" works. The more a chronic pain sufferer knows about pain, the less pain they experience. Here's how you teach patients about pain.
Why You Hurt System – Demo (Part 1)
Adriaan Louw uses the "Why You Hurt: Therapeutic Neuroscience Education System" to teach a chronic pain patient about their extra-sensitive nervous system.
Why You Hurt System – Demo (Part 2)
Adriaan Louw performs a second education session with a chronic pain patient using the "Why You Hurt: Therapeutic Neuroscience Education System" to teach the patient how their extra-sensitive nervous system can be calmed down.
Mobilization Belt Techniques for Manual Therapy DVDs – Trailer
Yousef Ghandour, PT, demonstrates how mobilization belts enhance the specificity and duration of joint mobilization of the extremities and spine by supporting limbs, stabilizing body parts, creating fulcrum points, permitting multi-directional techniques and more.
Diane Lee's Unique Sacroiliac Belt - The Com-Pressor™
Physical therapist Diane Lee explains how the Com-Pressor™ is unlike any other sacroiliac belt. It's ideal for pain in the low back or pelvis, including the SI-joint and pubic symphysis.
Relieve neck tension with CranioCradle | Stillness Position
Learn how to relieve tension in the neck and head using the CranioCradle. You can melt away the day’s stress by simply relaxing with the CranioCradle. CranioCradle available at OPTP.com. Three-step system: Stillness Position, Base Position, Rock and Cradle.
Relieve neck and jaw tension with CranioCradle | Base Position
Ease head, neck and jaw discomfort using the CranioCradle. Simply relaxing with the CranioCradle will gently release tension in your neck muscles. CranioCradle available at OPTP.com. Three-step system: Stillness Position, Base Position, Rock and Cradle.
Relieve low back and neck pain with CranioCradle
Relieve stress in the neck while also targeting low back pain. Placing a CranioCradle at your low back while also using one to ease neck tension offers twice the therapeutic benefit. CranioCradle available at OPTP.com.
Stretch your neck and relieve stress with CranioCradle | Rock and Cradle
Stretch your neck muscles to relieve neck tension, ease headaches and increase your range of motion. All you need for this relaxing exercise is a flat surface and the CranioCradle, available from OPTP.com. Three-step system: Stillness Position, Base Position, Rock and Cradle.
Release trigger points and relieve stress with CranioCradle
Target and release trigger points while you relax using CranioCradle, available from OPTP.com. The foam construction provides the perfect amount of resistance to work out knots and remove soft tissue restrictions.
Halo Posture and Halo Rejuvenator
Learn how Halo weighted headbands, under the advisement of a clinician, can be used to self-treat neck pain and poor posture.
TRX® Suspension Training
What can TRX bodyweight suspension training do for you? Discover what so many pro athletes and fitness professionals already know.
TRX® Rip Trainer
See how the TRX Rip Trainer delivers a core-blasting, fat-burning and fun workout for all fitness levels.
BodyBolster® - Posture
Donna Gambino, PT, teaches how to use the BodyBolster® to help correct common postural problems.
BodyBolster - Neck and back releases
Muscle-relaxing exercises that stretch, balance and release the neck and back using the BodyBolster®.
BodyBolster® - Seated exercises
Stretch your neck and back muscles, balance your body and improve your posture using these BodyBolster® exercises that can even be performed in your office chair.
BodyBolster® - Core Strengthening and Resistance
A full-body workout using the BodyBolster® with an emphasis on core stabilization.
BodyBolster® - Stretches for the Whole Body
Increase flexibility and range of motion with the BodyBolster®. This collection of stretches addresses the entire body.
Rotational Trainer Demonstration
Explore the endless possibilities of the Rotational Trainer in this demo of exercises, movements, positions and tool combinations for shoulder stabilization, core exercise and more.
MyoTool Intro
Learn how the MyoTool's unique design helps patients perform self-mobilizations on their joints as well as stretching, pump massage trigger point massage, neuromuscular facilitation and neural gliding.
MyoTool - Treatments to Calf
See how the MyoTool can perform pump massage or Active Release Technique to self-treat calf muscle strains and Achilles tendon strains.
MyoTool - Treatments to Glute
Piriformis syndrome is addressed using the uniquely designed MyoTool for self-treatment.
MyoTool - Treatments to Hamstring
Learn how patients can self-treat a hamstring strain using the MyoTool to perform pump massage or Active Release Technique.
MyoTool - Treatments for Sciatica
See how patients can self-treat sciatica, or radiculitis, by performing self-mobilization with the MyoTool.
MyoTool - Treatments to Lumbar Spine
Self-mobilization of the lumbar spine is performed using the MyoTool to target low back pain and sciatica.
MyoTool - Treatments to Thoracic Spine
One of the highlights of the MyoTool, it's used to self-treat the thoracic spine and ribs through mobilization and massage.
MyoTool - Treatments to Cervical Spine (flexion/extension)
Patient performs self-mobilization of the cervical spine—and sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGs)—using the MyoTool to gain flexion and extension range of motion.
MyoTool - Treatments to Cervical Spine (rotation)
Discover how patients with restricted rotation can increase cervical range of motion by performing cervical self-mobilizations with the MyoTool.
MyoTool - Treatments to Cervical Spine (traction)
Learn how patients can unload their cervical spine by performing cervical traction with the MyoTool.
MyoTool - Treatments to Plantar Fascia
Discover how plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and neuromas of the foot can be self-treated using the MyoTool.
Performance Wedge – Plantarflexion Squat
Learn to perform squats using the Performance Wedges, which can help people with tight ankles to gain the benefits of doing squats - including strengthening the quads, hamstrings and calves.
PRO-SLANT – How to sit more comfortably with tight hip muscles
Help release tight hip muscles with this comfortable sitting position using the PRO-SLANT.
PRO-SLANT – A simple, effective stretch for tight calf muscles
Help relieve tight calf muscles and leg pain with a simple stretch using the PRO-SLANT.
Booyah Stik — A massage technique for tight calf muscles.
Find relief from sore legs and tight calf muscles with this simple massage technique using the Booyah Stik.
Booyah Stik — A simple, effective chest stretching exercise.
Help promote flexibility, mobility, and range of motion with this simple chest stretch using the Booyah Stik.
Booyah Stik — How to do a forward kick to help improve balance.
Learn a simple exercise to help improve stability and balance, increase strength and improve posture using the Booyah Stik.
Pelvic Rocker Core Trainer
Activate deep core muscles, like the pelvic floor, to help improve core strength and stability with the Pelvic Rocker™ Core Trainer.
Dynamic Duo – Balance and Stability Trainers
Challenge dynamic stability to help improve balance, strength, flexibility, and coordination with the Dynamic Duo™ Balance & Stability Trainers.
5 Things everyone should know about urinary incontinence
Physical Therapist Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, the author of Understanding and Treating Incontinence, answers common questions about urinary incontinence.
Understanding and Treating Incontinence – Introduction
Physical Therapist Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, introduces her new book which addresses the types of incontinence, causes of incontinence, and how to work out a treatment plan.
Common questions about urinary incontinence answered
Physical Therapist Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, answers questions about why urinary incontinence happens and what treatment options are available. Questions include: Did I do something to cause my urinary incontinence? Is there something seriously wrong? Will my urinary incontinence get worse as I age? Can this get better?
Meet your pelvic floor
Your pelvic floor muscles are vital for healthy posture, sexual functioning, supporting pregnancy, and maintaining bladder control. In this video, Physical Therapist Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, introduces the anatomy of the pelvic floor for a better understanding of how to do pelvic floor contractions (Kegels) to help support posture and treat urinary incontinence.
Foam rolling for runners
5 simple foam rolling exercises to relieve lower body muscle tightness
How to use the PFProp® – an exercise tool for pelvic floor exercises.
Physical Therapist Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, shows how the PFProp can be used to perform pelvic floor exercises (aka Kegels or Kegel exercises) to help strengthen the pelvic floor and treat urinary incontinence.
LO ROX Aligned Life Kit
Lauren Roxburgh introduces her collection of fitness and wellness products designed for exercises to help achieve alignment and balance throughout the body and to help relieve pain and tight muscles.
The Power Source – by Lauren Roxburgh
Wellness educator and best-selling author Lauren Roxburgh introduces her new book, which helps address problems like inflammation, bloating, tension, discomfort, anxiety, and pain during sex, by strengthening the pelvic floor.
LO ROX Aligned Life Aligned Domes
Lauren Roxburgh introduces one of her favorite balance and self-massage products, which can be used on the head, neck, back, arms, legs and feet to help calm the nervous system and promote blood flow.
LO ROX Aligned Life Body Sphere
Lauren Roxburgh introduces the Body Sphere, which is ideal for balance and core workouts, self-massage to help destress, relieve lower back pain, and to activate the pelvic floor.
LO ROX Aligned Life Mini Infinity Roll
Lauren Roxburgh introduces her new self-massage product designed to help relieve muscle pain, improve posture and provide relief from a sore neck, headaches, lower back pain, and more.
Top 5 Moves on the LO ROX Aligned Life Aligned Domes
Lauren Roxburgh shares her favorite moves to help relieve sore hands and sore wrists, tight calf muscles and tight quadriceps, sore hamstrings, and tired feet by performing self-massage and acupressure using the Aligned Domes.
Top 5 Moves on the LO ROX Aligned Life Body Sphere
Lauren Roxburgh shares her favorite moves to help release tightness in the body and reduce bloating while helping you awaken the pelvic floor and reconnect to your deep core using the Body Sphere. These self-massage moves include: • Seated spine circles • Spine arches • Lower belly massage • Sacral massage • Relaxing chest openers
Top 5 Moves on the LO ROX Aligned Life Mini Infinity Roll
Lauren Roxburgh addresses sore shoulders, muscle tightness, sore lower back, structural imbalance, tight hips, shin splints and foot pain, including plantar fasciitis, by performing self-massage with the Mini Infinity Roll. Try these 5 moves to help release stress and tension for relaxation, better mobility, and more flexibility.
Top 5 Moves on the LO ROX Aligned Life Mini Infinity Roll - Short
Lauren Roxburgh shares her favorite self-massage moves for relaxing sore shoulders, relieving tightness in the lower back, rebalancing the sacrum, loosening tight hips and relaxing tired feet.
How the Bladder Works
Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, explains the basic anatomy around the bladder, how the bladder works and how it relates to urinary incontinence.
Soft Movement Ball Full Body Workout
Personal Trainer Luis Leonardo shares a full-body workout you can do in just 20 minutes. This core workout includes exercises to strengthen leg muscles and improve upper body strength using the Soft Movement Ball from OPTP.
Performance Wedges™ Full Body Workout
Learn a simple, 20-minute workout to help strengthen legs, improve upper body strength, engage the core and improve cardiovascular health using the Performance Wedges from OPTP.
Performance Block™ Full Body Workout
Personal Trainer Luis Leonardo shares a simple 20-minute workout you can do anywhere. Develop flexibility and mobility with these exercises that help challenge the core and work the upper body using the Performance Block from OPTP.
AXIS Foam Roller Full Body Workout
Personal Trainer Luis Leonardo shares a simple full-body workout to develop flexibility and mobility while helping you strengthen arms and develop core strength using the Black AXIS Foam Roller from OPTP.
Wobblesmart
Wobblesmart was developed by physical therapists to improve balance, stability, core strength and agility.
PRO-POINT™ Myofascial Release Tool
This self-massage tool features a comfortable, pointed top to help release trigger points in hard-to-reach places.
Double Leg Lifts with The Hanging Handles from Bob and Brad
Instructional video on how to use the Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad.
Passive Hang with The Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad
Instructional video on how to use the Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad.
Hanging March with The Hanging Handles from Bob and Brad
Instructional video on how to use the Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad.
Hanging Twist with The Hanging Handles from Bob and Brad
Instructional video on how to use the Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad.
Pull Ups with The Hanging Handles from Bob and Brad
Instructional video on how to use the Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad.
Shoulder Shrugs with The Hanging Handles from Bob and Brad
Instructional video on how to use the Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad.
Spinal Decompression with The Hanging Handles from Bob and Brad
Instructional video on how to use the Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad.
Swing Hang with The Hanging Handles from Bob and Brad
Instructional video on how to use the Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad.
FitGLIDE by Bob and Brad
New from OPTP and the most famous PTs on the internet. Designed to help people recovering from injury or surgery including knee replacement, ACL or PCL surgeries, hip replacement, fracture, or stroke, the FitGlide is also ideal for exercising at home without risk of falling or injury, specifically for those with arthritis or poor balance.
Prenatal Exercises (Pilates Style) on the Pelvic Rocker™
Here are some top prenatal pilates exercises for women looking to keep the core strong and stable during pregnancy.
Shoulder Release Techniques with the OPTP Pro Point
These release techniques are great for throwing athletes, over head athletes, or anyone suffering from tightness around the shoulders, thoracic spine or neck.
Post-Run Stretches with the OPTP Stretch Out Strap®
Recover faster with these post-run stretches using the Original Stretch Out Strap.
Pro-Roller Complete Pre-Cardio Warmup
This pre-cardio warmup checks all the boxes to get you running, cycling, swimming, or doing any other form of cardio more efficiently and effectively. Just grab your foam roller and follow along.
3 Glute Strength Exercises
These glute strength exercises are simple and incredibly effective. Just grab your Sanctband Super Loop Band and follow along!
Gait Training Exercises
These exercises will help patients, clients and general users develop more strength, balance and confidence while walking.
On/Off Progressions with the CobbleFoam™ Uneven Surface Balance Trainer
These functional on/off exercise progressions provide patients and clients with simple and effective ways to translate movement in the gym or clinic to movement at home or outdoors.
Marching Progressions with the CobbleFoam™ Uneven Surface Balance Trainer
Make marching and gait exercises more functional with the unique CobbleFoam Uneven Surface Balance Trainer.
Customize and Create with the CobbleFoam™ Uneven Surface Balance Trainer
Get creative with functional balance challenges for patients and clients.
Squat Variations with the CobbleFoam™ Uneven Surface Balance Trainer
Improve balance and stability using these squat variations.
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Gain motor coordination while improving balance.
Forward and Reverse Lunges with the CobbleFoam™ Uneven Surface Balance Trainer
Create hip stability and strength while improving balance.
Lateral Lunge Progressions with the CobbleFoam™ Uneven Surface Balance Trainer
Create lower body strength while improving balance.
How to Properly Fit the SI-LOC Sacroiliac Support Belt
Physical Therapists and Physiotherapists prefer the SI-LOC® over other back braces and SI support belts because it stays in place. Patients prefer the comfort of the SI-LOC’s lightweight, breathable fabric and non-bulky design that conceals easily under clothes.
Hamstring Release with the Black AXIS® Foam Roller
Tight hamstrings? These hamstring release techniques will help!
Prenatal Core Exercises with the OPTP Performance Block™
Keeping the core strong throughout pregnancy can help minimize back pain, improve and maintain posture, and even make labor and delivery a bit less intense (no promises on this last one, though!).
Posture Opening Techniques with the Silver AXIS® Foam Roller
These posture opening techniques feel so good!
3 Strength and Stability Exercises for Runners with the OPTP Pro Balance Pad
If you are a runner, than you know how important it is to stay strong and stable throughout the entire body to avoid getting injured, improve endurance and prevent poor running posture habits from developing.
3 Thoracic Mobility Exercises with the PRO-ROLLER® Standard.jpg
Noticing a rounded back due to lots of sitting and/or poor posture? Your thoracic mobility is likely one of many potential causes!
Upper-Body Strength & Mobility Exercises with the Pro Rotating Discs®.jpg
Sometimes we want to combine strength training with mobility training for the most time efficient exercises possible. If you are into floor based core exercise modalities like Pilates or Yoga, you are going to love the exercises shown here!
Foundational Fitness Exercises with the Wobblesmart
The core is the foundation of the body's frame. A strong core supports and stabilizes the shoulder girdle, torso, spine, pelvis, and hips. It also allows for an efficient, strong and powerful transfer of energy to the arms and legs.
Full-Body Mobilization with the OPTP PRO-ROLLER® Soft
If you do lots of sitting day to day and feel your body progressively getting tighter, these full-body mobility exercises are for you! Using our wonderful PRO-ROLLER Soft, we show how to open up the entire kinetic chain with just three simple drills.
Hip Mobility Exercises with the OPTP® Stretch Out Strap®
Many of us have tight hips. And sometimes it can be challenging to the yoga poses and stretches we see the "gurus" doing online. Luckily, we have the perfect tool that can assist you in virtually any stretch: The Original Stretch Out Strap!
Postpartum Exercises for Core Strength on the Pelvic Rocker from OPTP
Lots of mommas out there look to regain core strength following a pregnancy. With little time and many limitations regarding exercise, this can be very challenging. Luckily, we have the perfect tool for a safe, efficient and incredibly effective core workout!
Stretches and Mobility Drills for the Feet with the Stretch-EZ® - Summer of Self-Care
Have plantar fasciitis, heel spurs or achilles tendonitis? For this week's Summer of Self-Care video, we are focusing on the feet!
Stretches and Release Techniques for the Ankles and Calves: Summer of Self-Care
For this week's Summer of Self-Care video, we are focusing on the ankles and calves. Using our AXIS foam roller and PRO-PODS release and stabilization tools, we show three excellent exercises for relieving tightness in the ankles and calves.
Summer of Self-Care with Special Guests Bob and Brad: Knee Rehab with the FitGlide
For this week's Summer of Self-Care video, special guests Bob and Brad are joining us to show some great knee rehabilitation exercises!
Booyah Stick by Bob & Brad
Meet the Booyah Stik by Bob and Brad, your total-body stretching, strength and mobility partner. Designed to improve health and wellness in a variety of ways, the Booyah Stik is a versatile tool for people of all ages and abilities.
Introducing the CobbleFoam: Uneven-Surface Balance Trainer from OPTP
Developed by a physical therapist, this versatile balance training system simulates walking on uneven terrain. Improve balance by performing basic to advanced movements from walking, hopping, marching, lunging and static balance exercises. CobbleFoam™ is ideal for individuals recovering from injury or surgery, geriatric patients, athletes and everyone in between.
Hip Stability Exercises with the OPTP Soft Movement Ball: Summer of Self-Care
Looking to create more strength and stability across the hips? These safe and incredibly effective exercises will help the glutes, hamstrings and low back get stronger and more stable. These movements will also help ease low back pain, and are great alternative leg exercises for those who experience knee pain while exercising.
Fall Prevention with the Wobblesmart
These fall prevention exercises are great for older individuals, those rehabilitating a lower extremity injury, or anyone looking to improve balance.
Creative Mat Exercises with the OPTP® PRO-ROLLER® Arch™
If you are into Pilates, Yoga or any other mind/body exercise modality, you are going to love these exercises!
Hip and Glute Activation Exercises with the Sanctband Super Loop Bands: Summer of Self-Care
These hip and glute exercises are all you'll need for an effective and quick routine that will provide strength and stability for the hip complex.
Advanced Single-Leg Thigh Stretches with the Stretch Out Strap: Summer of Self-Care
These advanced single leg thigh stretches will provide length and strength in the hamstrings and quadriceps muscle groups.
Core Strength Exercises with the Pelvic Rocker™ and Wobblesmart® - Summer of Self-Care
In this video, fitness professional Derek Mikulski, BS, CSCS, CPT provides an assortment of creative core strength exercises using a variety of innovative tools.
Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) Exercises - Summer of Self-Care
In this video, Physical Therapist Nicole Mikulski, PT, DPT, OMPT provides five simple low back strength and stability exercises out of the book, "Lumbar Spinal Stabilization" written by Dr. Donald R. Murphy.
Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll Comparison - Which Lumbar Support is Right for You?
Discover which lumbar roll best suits your needs. This video highlights the differences between the shapes, sizes and densities of the Original McKenzie Lumbar Rolls.
3 Tension Release Exercises for the Upper Back - Summer of Self-Care
These release techniques for the cervical area will help ease tension in the suboccipital muscles and upper trap region to provide relief of tension headaches, sore shoulders, stiff neck, and sore upper back.
Sitting with Correct Posture using the Thoracic Lumbar Back Support - Summer of Self-Care
In this video, Physical Therapist Nicole Mikulski, PT, DPT, OMPT provides some quick tips on how to sit with proper posture to avoid back pain.
3 Tension Release Exercises for the Upper Back (Cervical Spine) - Summer of Self-Care
These release techniques for the cervical area will help ease tension in the suboccipital muscles and upper trap region to provide relief of tension headaches, sore shoulders, stiff neck, and sore upper back.
4 Shoulder Mobility Techniques for Increased Range of Motion - Summer of Self-Care
Looking to increase flexibility in the shoulders and upper back? In this video, learn four extremely effective mobility techniques that will help improve posture, decrease back pain, and allow for deeper breathing.
Introducing the Thoracic Lumbar Back Support™ from OPTP
OPTP's Thoracic Lumbar Back Support™ is the complete sitting support, providing support to your entire back and promoting proper sitting posture wherever you sit.
Introducing the OPTP PRO-PODS™ Release and Stabilization Tools
The PRO-PODS™ are simple, safe, easy-to-use exercise tools that can help release muscle tension and soreness throughout the body. Ideal for people with tension headaches, difficulty performing self-stretches, plantar fasciitis, and foot arch pain, the PRO-PODS can help release tension in sore muscles. They can also be used to perform exercises to help improve balance and stability. The oval-contour shape fits well under both hands and feet.
Two Inner Thigh Release Techniques
Try these release techniques to ease tension in the inner thighs.
PRO-PODS™ Lunge Variations
Try these simple lunge variations that will uniquely challenge balance and lower body strength.
Two Release Techniques for the IT Band
Try these release techniques to ease tension in the IT Band.
Two Release Techniques for the Intercostals
Try these release techniques to ease tension in the ribcage area.
Weight Shifting Exercises for Balance using PRO-PODS™
Try these unique functional balance exercises.
Side Planks with PRO-PODS™
Develop lateral core strength with these side plank variations.
2 Release Techniques for the Quadriceps
Try these release techniques to ease tension in the front of the thighs.
Release Techniques for the Hands and Wrists
Try these release techniques to ease tension in the hands and wrists.
2 Single Leg Balance Exercises using PRO-PODS™
Challenge lower body strength and stability with these two functional training exercises.
Push Up Variations with OPTP PRO-PODS™
Build upper body strength and stability with these pushup exercises.
2 Release Techniques for the Lats
Try these release techniques to ease tension in the lats and ribcage area.
2 Release Techniques for the Calves
Try these release techniques to ease tension in the calves and ankles.
2 Release Techniques for the Glutes
Try these release techniques to ease tension in the hips/glutes.
Core Stability Exercise with the OPTP PRO-PODS™
Build core strength with these simple and effective exercises.
Downward Dog Plank Pressback
Try this unique spin on the traditional downward dog yoga pose.
Thoracic Paraspinals Release Techniques
Try these release techniques to ease tension in mid and upper-back.
Suboccipitals - 2 Release Techniques
Try these suboccipital release techniques to help ease tension headaches and neck pain.
Foot Release Techniques
Ease tension and tightness in the feet with these unique release techniques.
Bridge Variations with OPTP PRO-PODS™
These bridge exercises will help build strength and stability in the hips and low back.
Anterior Shin Release Techniques (Shin Splints)
Try these release techniques to ease tension in the shins. If you have shin splints, these techniques will provide relief!
Anterior and Chest Release Techniques
Try these simple and effective release techniques if you are looking to relieve tightness in the chest, ribs, lats or sternum.
Sacroiliac Pain by Deb Riczo
This book provides basic education, screening guidelines, and exercises for those affected by sacroiliac dysfunction.
Cervical Stability Exercises with the Occipital Float™
Physical Therapist, Nicole Mikulski, demonstrates exercises you can do with your patients to improve cervical spine stability.
Movement Prep & Warmup Exercises with the Dynamic Duo (Improve Your Squats)
Use these drills to warmup prior to doing squats or other lower body exercises.
Single Best Exercise for Weak, Painful Knees
According to Bob and Brad this is the single best exercise for weak, painful knees.
The OPTP Stretch Out Strap®
The OPTP Stretch Out Strap was the first stretching strap on the market in 1993, and is still recommended by professionals today.
Release and Mobility Techniques for the Arms and Elbows - Summer of Self Care
Tennis elbow? Golfer's Elbow? Do you sit at a desk for hours every day and end your workday with sore forearms, wrists or elbows?
Muscle Release Techniques for the Hands and Wrists
Many of us suffer from various forms of pain in the hands and wrists. Sometimes this is caused by overuse, such as spending hours everyday at a desk with the hands busy on the keyboard and mouse. Other times, the pain can be caused by arthritis or tendinitis.
Pain Neuroscience Education - A Quick Review
Using Pain Neuroscience Education in treating people with acute and chronic pain is becoming more and more popular amongst clinicians, and for good reason. Studies show that Pain Neuroscience Education, in many cases, is more effective than prescription drugs at helping people overcome pain.
Chair Based Exercises for Thoracic Extension
Sit at a desk for a good portion of the day? Want to improve posture and thoracic extension? These three thoracic extension exercises are designed for desk workers who want a fast and effective way to get the hips, spine and neck feeling good. Just grab a chair and your foam roller to get started!
Try This! With Bob & Brad - Back Pain
In this video, Bob and Brad provide 5 excellent suggestions for lessening back pain. Check out all the products mentioned in this video here.
Try This! With Bob & Brad - Calf Pain
In this video, Bob and Brad share tips and techniques to combat calf pain and stiffness. These calf pain exercises and calf pain mobility techniques should help most individuals, but as always consult your healthcare provider before starting this or any exercise program.
Try This! With Bob & Brad - Knee Pain
In this video, Bob and Brad provide 3 excellent suggestions for lessening knee pain.
Try This! With Bob & Brad - Shoulder Pain
In this video, Bob and Brad show 4 excellent tools and/or techniques for improving shoulder pain. Shown here are shoulder exercises, shoulder mobility techniques, shoulder pain products, and more.
Hip and Back Stretches for Desk and Office Work
If you sit for prolonged periods throughout the day, then you have likely experienced some form of tightness or soreness in the back and/or hips.
Full Core Workout with Foam Roller
Looking for a simple and incredibly effective core workout using only a foam roller? These core exercises will create strength and stability across the entire midsection. Do these movements individually or structure them as a circuit.
Low Back Strength Exercises
These low back strength exercises are great for nearly everyone. Just grab your stability ball and get to it!
Forward Head Posture Exercises
Forward head posture is often referred to as "text neck" and references the rounding of the mid/upper back that occurs with too much sitting or too much time spent in "downward head" position.
Plantar Fascia Release
This release technique for the plantar fascia can help alleviate the foot pain and foot tightness that is associated with Plantar Fasciitis.
Hand Tension Relief
Release tension in the hands and fingers with these wonderful muscle release techniques.
Release Techniques for the Scapula
Many individuals with tightness in the shoulders, lower neck and mid/upper back can benefit from the release techniques in this video. These release techniques for the scapular region will help free up mobility in the thoracic spine and shoulders.
Build Body Awareness and Improve Posture - 4 Seated Exercises
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can weaken our ability to sense our posture and "feel" our spine and pelvis succumbing to the effects of gravity. As a result, we often develop a slightly rounded spine, forward head posture, or other physical ailment that either causes pain or discomfort.
Elbow, Forearm and Wrist Pain Relief Exercises
If you suffer from elbow pain, forearm pain or wrist pain, try these release exercises. These simple release techniques are designed to relieve pain commonly associated with lateral epicondylitis and other forms of inflammation due to overuse or injury.
Fitness and Wellness Gifts for Patients, Clients and Everyone in Between
If you are a physical therapist, physiotherapist, chiropractor, Pilates instructor, fitness professional, other health and wellness professional, or someone who is looking for health-conscious gifts for friends and family this holiday season, look no further!
Foot Exercises: Tension Relief, Strength and Balance
Create strength across the foot-ankle complex. Relieve foot tightness associated with plantar fasciitis and general aches and pains. Develop better balance and body awareness.
Best Shoulder Stretches with the Stretch Out Strap
Shoulder tightness not only causes nagging aches and pains, but it also limits the extent to which we can move our arms during activities of daily life or exercise. This increases the likelihood of getting injured, such as experiencing a rotator cuff tear, impingement or some form of tendinitis.
Thoracic Paraspinal (Erector Spinae) Release Techniques
The thoracic paraspinal muscles are often referred to as the erector spinae. This area is comprised of three groups of muscles:
Hanging Handles by Bob and Brad
Created by Bob and Brad, the Hanging Handles are a simple, easy way to perform exercises to help decompress the thoracic and lumbar spine (mid- and low-back) and promote the health and range of motion of the shoulders.
The Smartest Foam Roller: SMARTROLLER®
In this video, SMARTROLLER® inventor Stacy Barrows, PT, DPT, discusses the unique benefits one can obtain by integrating the SMARTROLLER into mindfulness and movement routines.
Four Progressive Hip Flexor Stretches
Tight hip flexors (quadriceps) can often lead to tension, tightness and pain in the hips, back, shoulders, neck and chest.
Fall Prevention - Strength, Mobility and Body Awareness
Try these fall prevention exercises to develop better balance and body awareness along with stronger legs and more mobility.
Exercises to Reduce Bloating with Lauren Roxburgh
In this video, Lauren Roxburgh provides three exercises to reduce bloating. These simple exercises can be done virtually anywhere to decrease bloating, calm the digestive system and detox the body.
Top Fitness Tools for 2022
Here is our carefully selected list of top fitness tools for 2022.
Introducing the PRO Shoulder Support™ from OPTP
Created by a Doctor of Physical Therapy with decades of experience working with shoulder injuries, the PRO Shoulder Support™ cradles the shoulder joint in a healthy position. By elevating and decompressing the shoulder joint it counteracts gravity and the weight of the arm, which helps decrease pain and soreness. By positioning your arm away from your body, it also allows greater blood flow to the rotator cuff muscles, which helps speed recovery.
Aging Without Aching by Yoav Suprun
Dr. Yoav Suprun, DPT, demystifies pain by explaining the most common type of pain and how it works. He then provides strategies for functional movement, proper ergonomics and body mechanics, better posture, and reasons why joint replacement may not be a necessary part of getting older. Using anecdotes and examples, along with photographs to clearly demonstrate his suggested exercises, this book helps people age better without turning to more medication, injections, or surgery.
Understanding, Evaluating, and Treating Pain for the PT and PTA Student by Adriaan Louw
Persistent pain is a global problem affecting millions of people worldwide. Physical therapists are in the ideal position to help assess and treat people experiencing pain, especially persistent pain, and this book shows how.
Introducing the OPTP® PRO-ROLLER® Super Soft
OPTP PRO-ROLLERS® are built to outperform and outlast store model foam rollers. Their durable EVA foam allows for heavy, repeated use in the gym, studio, clinic or at home.
Spring Training - Unlocking Tightness in the Hips with the Stretch Out Strap®
Tightness and tension in the hips is a very common problem amongst adults. In this video, Derek Mikulski, BS, CSCS, CPT highlights four stretches using the Original Stretch Out Strap that will help alleviate tension and improve mobility across this region of the body.
Spring Training - Shoulder Recovery and Relief with the PRO Shoulder Support™
Many springtime activities involve repetitive overhead arm motion. In this video, Derek Mikulski, BS, CSCS, CPT, explains how the PRO Shoulder Support™ can provide the rest and recovery your shoulder needs following overhead sports and activities.
Spring Training - Release Techniques for the Hands, Wrists, and Forearms with the PRO-POINT™
Pain and tension in the hands, wrists and/or forearms is often linked to tightness in the surrounding muscle tissue. In this video, Derek Mikulski, BS, CSCS, CPT highlights a number of release techniques that can assist with general tightness and tension as well as more specific conditions such as lateral epicondylitis.
Spring Training - Foot Release and Strength Exercises with Maxi and Mini Balls
Release the feet. Alleviate tightness and tension across the plantar fascia. Strengthen the foot and ankle to produce better movement and posture.
Spring Training - Building Lower-Body Stability with the Wobblesmart®
In this video, Derek Mikulski, BS, CSCS, CPT, demonstrates simple exercises using the Wobblesmart wobble board that can help your patients and clients improve balance and coordination.
Spring Training - Athletic Based Movements with Cobblefoam™
Often, athletes recovering from lower extremity injuries need to redevelop coordination and strength. In this video, Derek Mikulski, BS, CSCS, CPT highlights three exercises that will benefit any athlete returning to play after a lower extremity injury.
Q&A with Dr. Yoav Suprun - How to Avoid Common Neck and Back Pain
This Q&A with Dr. Yoav Suprun aims to provide individuals with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding neck and back pain.
Abdominal Strengthening Exercises
These four deep abdominal burning exercises are sure to help develop strength and stability in the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex.
Release and Strength Exercises for the Hips
Using two different myofascial release balls, in this video we highlight two ways to release and two ways to strengthen the major muscles of the hips.
Calf Stretches for Runners
These three calf stretches will help relieve the tightness and tension that result from running. In this video, the Stretch-EZ stretching tool is used to comfortably and effectively stretch the gastroc and soleus muscles of the lower limbs.
PSOAS Strengthening Exercises with the Franklin Smooth Ball Set
The psoas major is a crucial core muscle. When this muscle is weak, tight or under active, we can experience things like low back pain, tight quadriceps and even low back lordosis.
Lower-Body Myofascial Release Exercises
In this video, learn five of the most important lower body myofascial release exercises. Although these movements were selected specifically for runners, they can benefit virtually anyone.
Foam Roller Core Exercises for Strength and Stability
In this video are four exercises for core strength and stability using a foam roller. Two of these exercises are focused on the stability of the spine and pelvis, and the two other movements are more strength based.
Exercise Warmup Sequence with the Silver AXIS® Roller
These mobility exercises using the moderate density Silver AXIS foam roller will get the body loose and activated in preparation for training.
PRO Shoulder Support™ Meet the Inventor
Created by a Doctor of Physical Therapy with decades of experience working with shoulder injuries, the PRO Shoulder Support™ cradles the shoulder joint in a healthy position. By elevating and decompressing the shoulder joint it counteracts gravity and the weight of the arm, which helps decrease pain and soreness. By positioning your arm away from your body, it also allows greater blood flow to the rotator cuff muscles, which helps speed recovery.
Spice Up Your Pilates Toe Taps
Here are 5 variations of the traditional Pilates Toe Tap exercise that will add new challenges and benefits!
Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercises with the Pelvic Rocker™
For many women, pregnancy and postpartum can make exercise selection challenging. Here are three safe core exercise options with the unique Pelvic Rocker Core Trainer.
Stretching Muscles Around the IT Band with the Stretch Out Strap
Check out these wonderful stretches that will help alleviate pain and tightness associated with IT Band Syndrome.
Side Plank Variations with the Soft Gym Over-all and PRO-ROLLER Arch
Side planks are wonderful for lateral stability and strength, as well as helping to decrease the potential of low back pain. These side plank variations are sure to add new challenges and benefits to your core training routine!
Exercises for Foot and Ankle Stabilization and Mobility
Runners! Check out these exercises for foot and ankle stability and mobility. To see the products used in this video, check out the links below.
Postural Support for Pregnant Women
Undoubtedly, pregnancy will cause a new distribution of weight across the body. For many women, this can result in postural pains and strains.
Pilates Workout Progression with the Soft Movement Ball
Check out this wonderful core-centric Pilates routine delivered by Dr. Kristine Bragg.
Ways to Decrease Pain and Boost Mindfulness
In this video, we highlight three books that are filled with information about relieving and understanding pain.
Balance Training Exercises with the Wobblesmart and the Posture Ball
Here are some exercises to improve overall balance and stability. These exercises not only challenge single leg stability but also challenge vision and the vestibular system for a deeper challenge.
Exercises for Range of Motion, Stability, and Strength in the Knees with Bob and Brad
In this video, Bob & Brad highlight some excellent exercises for keeping the knees strong and healthy.
How and Why to Use and SI Belt with Dr. Valerie Phelps
In this video, Dr. Valerie Phelps, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT of IAOM-US explains everything you need to know about Sacroiliac belts.
Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Deborah Riczo
Here, Dr. Deb Riczo answers some of the most common questions about back pain and pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy and postpartum.
Answering Common Questions About SI Joint Pain with Deborah Riczo
Here, Dr. Deb Riczo answers some of the most common questions about Sacroiliac joint pain.
Strength Building Exercises with the Black Axis® Roller
Foam rollers can be great tools for strength training exercises. Here, we use the Black AXIS firm foam roller to highlight exercises for total body strength.
Glute Medius Release Techniques with the PRO-PODS™
A tight glute medius can often be involved in hip pain, back pain and pain traveling down the lateral aspect of the leg. Here are some techniques for releasing a tight glute medius muscle.
The PRO-ROLLER® Soft by OPTP
These professional-quality foam rollers feature a highly durable EVA foam construction and a soft density for gentle massage and comfortable exercise.
The PRO-ROLLER® Super Soft by OPTP
These professional-quality foam rollers feature a highly durable EVA foam construction and super soft density for the gentlest, most forgiving compression.
The Black AXIS® Firm Foam Roller by OPTP
Designed to perform in demanding sports medicine, physical therapy and high-use Pilates and yoga sessions, the roller with the highest density is the OPTP AXIS® Foam Roller. Relieve tight or injured muscles, perform self-myofascial release on trigger points and knots, self-massage soft tissue and roll away soreness.
The Silver AXIS® Moderate Foam Roller by OPTP
The moderate density makes the Silver AXIS® Roller firm enough for myofascial release to aid in workout recovery, yet soft enough to comfortably perform exercises for improved balance, stability, flexibility and function. This foam roller is ideal for those just beginning foam rolling, and experienced athletes alike.
Which OPTP Foam Roller is Right for You?
In this video, learn how to choose the right foam roller based on your unique needs.
Shoulder and Thoracic Mobility Exercises with the PRO-ROLLER®
Improve thoracic mobility and shoulder mobility with the exercises shown here. You will need a foam roller to complete these exercises. These movements will help improve range of motion in the upper back and shoulders.
Foam Rolling Techniques for Ankle Mobility with the PRO-Roller® Super Soft
Here are some foam roller exercises and/or release techniques for ankle mobility.
The Original Stretch Out Strap® by OPTP
The Original Stretch Out Strap by OPTP delivers the benefits of assisted stretching without a partner. This durable, woven stretching strap features multiple loops that permit deep, gradual stretching of major muscle groups with greater safety, control and effectiveness than is possible unaided.
Functional Balance Exercises with Cobblefoam™ Uneven-Surface Balance Trainer
In this video, we highlight functional balance exercises that translate directly into daily living.
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Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy with Joe Tatta
Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy provides an evidence-based approach to moving beyond traditional movement interventions alone, by incorporating a comprehensive integrative and lifestyle medicine approach that addresses whole-person health for the successful treatment of pain and illness, and the promotion of health for all populations.
Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine with Ginger Garner
Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy provides an evidence-based approach to moving beyond traditional movement interventions alone, by incorporating a comprehensive integrative and lifestyle medicine approach that addresses whole-person health for the successful treatment of pain and illness, and the promotion of health for all populations.
Kinesthetic Learning and Posture with the Smartroller® Sits
Stacy Barrows’ SMARTROLLER Sits offer portable and discreet cushion when sitting on any hard surface, such as office chairs, bleachers, benches, the ground, etc. Simply place the Sits cushions under your sits bones. As kinesthetic learning tools, you’ll notice results in minutes as you receive feedback to balance your weight onto your sits bones instead of slumping.
How to Deepen Motor Learning and Body Awareness with the Smartroller®
Stacy Barrows' uniquely designed, resilient, durable 'two-in-one' SMARTROLLER is one of the most versatile foam rollers available. While its rounder side increases roller movement, its flatter side decreases movement.
Q&A with Smartroller® Inventor Stacy Barrows
In this video, SMARTROLLER creator Stacy Barrows, PT, DPT, GCFP, NCPT, answers some of the most common questions surrounding her unique line of somatic education and movement tools.
Smartroller® Links: A Playground for Sensory Motor Learning
The SMARTROLLER Links are excellent for kinesthetic learning applied to various areas of the body, specifically the spine.
