Frequently Asked Questions TheraBand
Frequently Asked Questions TheraBand
Product features
Each color on the TheraBand represents a different resistance. This makes it easy to find the right band for you:
- Beige | Very light : 1.1 kg - Rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Yellow | Light : 1.3 kg - Therapy and care as well as rehabilitation after injuries
- Red | Medium : 1.7 kg - Therapy and rehabilitation, playful children's training, prevention training
- Green | Heavy : 2.1 kg - All-rounder for leisure and sports as well as for advanced rehabilitation and prevention training
- Blue | Very heavy : 2.6 kg - Demanding band for leisure and sports
- Black | Extra heavy : 3.3 kg - Strength training
- Silver | Special heavy : 4.6 kg - Advanced strength and athletic training
- Gold | Max. weight : 6.5 kg - Demanding strength and athletic training for professionals
All information about the TheraBand colors can be found on the page TheraBand Colors: How to find the right fitness band for you
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Yes. TheraBands are natural latex products, and their elasticity decreases over time. Their durability depends largely on care and frequency of use. If there is any visible damage, such as tears, holes, etc., you should replace your band immediately.
If you use the TheraBand regularly and frequently, you should usually replace it after about 1 - 2 months.
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You shouldn't stretch your TheraBand more than 300%. Therefore, you shouldn't stretch a 2.50 m long band more than 7.50 m.
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Latex TheraBands are natural products made from pure latex. The original TheraBands are free of any harmful substances such as plasticizers and the like.
Please note, however, that the latex may cause allergic reactions. This product has been approved by the FDA (American Food and Drug Administration). The material is treated with talc/powder after production and should be maintained regularly with talc/powder during use.
Latex-free TheraBands are made of synthetic rubber, which is also suitable for people with latex allergies. They are easy to clean and do not require subsequent application of talc.
Latex proteins are generally suspected of causing allergies. The substances contained in TheraBand fall below all limits set by the German Institute for Risk Assessment (Institut für Risikobewertung). The band also complies with the MDR (Medical Device Restriction), which is valid throughout the EU.
If you are allergic to latex, you can also find latex-free TheraBands in our shop.
Unlike traditional exercise bands made of natural rubber (latex), latex-free resistance bands are synthetically manufactured polyisoprene resistance bands. These are particularly suitable for allergy sufferers.
In a product test conducted by ÖKO-TEST magazine (issue 01/2020), nitrosatable precursors (also known as nitrosatable substances) were detected in the TheraBand. These can also be produced during the complex manufacturing process (vulcanization) of rubber.
Traces of nitrosamines are also found in foods such as fish, beer, cheese, and cured meats. Tobacco smoke contains high concentrations of nitrosamines.
Other products such as toys, balloons, gloves, and condoms can also contain nitrosamines or nitrosatable substances. Therefore, the legislature has set the pollutant limits for children's toys in the "Toy Directive 2009/48/EC." The limits are 0.05 mg/kg for nitrosamines (not contained in TheraBand) and 1 mg/kg for nitrosatable substances.
ÖKO-TEST provided us with the exact values from the laboratory analysis of the TheraBand exercise band. They found 0.26 mg/kg of nitrosodimethylamine and 1.1 mg/kg of nitrosodibutylamine, both nitrosatable substances.
The test results are within the framework of the EU directive for children's toys that are used for hours and put in the mouth.
The powder on your band is talcum powder (magnesium silicate hydrate), which is also used in cosmetic products such as baby powder.
It is applied to the TheraBand exercise band in small amounts during the manufacturing process to keep the latex supple and prevent the material from sticking.
The substance used in the powder's production, magnesium silicate hydrate, is a type of talc also used in food products and is free of any toxins considered carcinogenic. No asbestos particles were detected in tests.
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You can get the original TheraBand in our shop starting at just €14.95.
Storage and care
To ensure optimal durability and safe training, the exercise band should be stored dry and rolled up in a bag or box after training.
The TheraBand 2.50 m should be stored in the enclosed bag.
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Ready-to-use disposable wipes are suitable for disinfecting smooth surfaces and medical devices after each use.
To increase durability, fitness bands should be cleaned occasionally with soap and water, then air-dried and powdered. This prevents stickiness due to sweat and moisture residue.
Please do not use chemical cleaning agents or disinfectants. Standard baby powder, for example, is suitable for dusting.
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Application
We offer TheraBands in a total of eight different strengths. You should be able to repeat an exercise 15 times with your TheraBand before you feel noticeably fatigued. If you can do more or fewer, try a stronger or weaker band.
You can find the TheraBand in the following strengths:
- Beige | Very light : 1.1 kg - Rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Yellow | Light : 1.3 kg - Therapy and care as well as rehabilitation after injuries
- Red | Medium : 1.7 kg - Therapy and rehabilitation, playful children's training, prevention training
- Green | Heavy : 2.1 kg - All-rounder for leisure and sports as well as for advanced rehabilitation and prevention training
- Blue | Very heavy : 2.6 kg - Demanding band for leisure and sports
- Black | Extra heavy : 3.3 kg - Strength training
- Silver | Special heavy : 4.6 kg - Advanced strength and athletic training
- Gold | Max. weight : 6.5 kg - Demanding strength and athletic training for professionals
Please note that not all TheraBand variants are available in all strengths.
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This depends entirely on your fitness level and your goals. If you're unsure about which exercises you should repeat and how often, please seek medical advice first.
Please consult a medical professional before training in case of pain, illness or pregnancy.