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Staying Pain-Free Between Chiropractic Adjustments
As any chiropractor will tell you, the body many not always hold the correct position after is has been adjusted. Patients will soon return with the same ailment, sometimes because they did not take the appropriate steps after their last … Continue reading
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 Kettlebell 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 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
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
FEI Participates in National Chiropractic Health Month 2015
We are excited to announce our participation in National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2015. Sponsored by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), NCHM 2015 focuses on the overuse of painkillers and hopes to bring attention to the public health crisis caused … Continue reading
Infographic: 5 Common Work-Related Injuries
The words “work-related injuries” often conjure images of construction sites, factories, or truck drivers, but there are a range of common accidents and injuries that occur in all workplaces. This infographic from Oahu Spine & Rehab describes five common work-related … Continue reading
FEI Features LidoFlex™ Patches at Medtrade Fall
Fabrication Enterprises Inc (FEI) will feature LidoFlex™ Pain Relieving Patches at the Medtrade Fall Expo October 26-29 in Atlanta, Georgia. LidoFlex Pain Relieving Patches deliver clinical strength lidocaine in the highest percentage available without a prescription (4%). The topical patch … Continue reading
School Backpack Awareness Day
Today we join the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for their annual School Backpack Awareness Day. The goal of today is to help students and educators avoid the pain and injury that can come from carrying heavy backpacks and bags. The … Continue reading
7 Kettlebell Mistakes You Might Be Making
Kettlebells provide an easy way to increase strength and power, but to achieve success you need to be sure you’re using them correctly. Fitness Magazine published this article which identifies 7 kettlebell mistakes trainers frequently see: The weight is too heavy … Continue reading
Foam Roller Exercises for Building Strength
A foam roller is a great tool for pre- and post-workout. The roller acts as a deep-tissue massager and works out knots in our overused muscles, but did you know it can also be used to build strength? Nicole Falcone … Continue reading
FEI Features CanDo® Fold-Up Digital Pedal Exerciser at Medtrade Fall
Fabrication Enterprises Inc (FEI) will feature its CanDo® Fold-up Digital Pedal Exerciser at the Medtrade Fall Expo October 26-29 in Atlanta, Georgia. The CanDo Fold-up Digital Pedal Exerciser is an inexpensive and portable exerciser for both the upper and lower … Continue reading
How to exercise at the office using free weights or resistance bands
It’s impossible to deny the benefits of regular exercise, but many of us don’t have access to or money for a gym membership. Plus, most of us work long hours and we just want to go home and relax at … Continue reading
Make your own home gym
We all know exercise is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle but, for some, gym memberships are costly and can be intimidating. We were excited to find this article by Terricha Bradley-Phillips of the Gannett News Service which outlines how … Continue reading
Back to School Exercise Tips
It’s that time of year again: the temperature starts to drop, the leaves start to change, and the kids are going back to school. That also means mornings are becoming a little chaotic and it might be hard finding the … Continue reading
Backpack Safety Checklist
In 2013, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission cited more than 5,000 backpack-related injuries treated at emergency rooms. Are you sending your child back to school with the right backpack? Be sure to avoid backpack-related injuries by following this checklist … Continue reading
5 Tips for a Harder Treadmill Workout
Don’t let the summer heat prevent you from achieving your fitness goals. This article by Amy Schlinger in Shape Magazine talks about how to get the most out of your run while you’re on the treadmill. One of the techniques (number … Continue reading
Fabrication Enterprises Inc features Sup-R Band® at FCA
Fabrication Enterprises Inc (FEI) will feature its Sup-R Band® exercise band at the Florida Chiropractor Association’s National Conference August 27-30 in Orlando, Florida. Sup-R Band® is a latex-free exercise band with comparable performance to latex exercise bands. It offers similar … Continue reading
FEI features Point Relief at FCA
Fabrication Enterprises, Inc (FEI) will feature its Point Relief® ColdSpot™ topical analgesic at the Florida Chiropractor Association’s National Conference August 27-30 in Orlando, Florida.
FEI features Sup-R Band® at FIME
Fabrication Enterprises, Inc (FEI) will feature its Sup-R Band® exercise band at the FIME Medical Trade Fair and Congress August 5-7 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Did You Know???
FEI will be celebrating its 40th anniversary next year? Fabrication Enterprises has been providing products for physical and occupational therapy, rehabilitation, athletic training, sports medicine, and homecare since 1974! Our products have been sold to hospitals, clinics, fitness centers, professionals … Continue reading
New Product Announced
FEI is proud to announce our Dual-Sided Skin Fold Caliper (item # 12-1130). For the first time, users can view the measurement scale using their RIGHT OR LEFT hand! This lightweight aluminum caliper features floating tips to assure accurate and … Continue reading