CanDo Exercise

Clinical Guide: Integrating CanDo Active Therapy into Your Practice

Active movement and progressive resistance training are critical components of physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and post-treatment maintenance.

1. Progressive Resistance Bands & Tubing

CanDo exercise bands utilize the industry-recognized color-coding system to standardize resistance levels across clinical protocols:

• Yellow / Red (Light to Medium): Ideal for early-stage post-surgical rehab, elderly conditioning, and delicate rotator cuff or neck rehab.
• Green / Blue (Heavy to Extra Heavy): Standard progression for muscle strengthening, sports medicine recovery, and joint stabilization.
• Black / Silver / Gold (Special Heavy): High-resistance tools engineered for athletic conditioning, powerlifting rehab, and advanced muscular endurance.

2. Format Options: Pre-Cut vs. Bulk Dispenser Rolls

• Bulk Dispenser Boxes (50-Yard Rolls): The most cost-effective solution for physical therapy clinics. Dispense and cut exact custom lengths for patients to take home for prescribed exercise regimens.
• Pre-Cut Strips & Loops: Ready-to-use 4-foot or 6-foot individual bands, ideal for retail displays, outpatient instruction, or quick table-side mobilization.

3. Balance, Coordination & Hand Therapy

• Foam Rollers & Balance Boards: Essential tools for core stabilization, proprioceptive retraining, ankle rehabilitation, and myofascial release.
• Digi-Flex & Hand Exercisers: Target individual finger strength, flexor tendon rehabilitation, and grip isolation following hand or wrist injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CanDo offer latex-free exercise bands?

Yes. CanDo produces specialized Latex-Free Resistance Bands engineered to mimic the stretch and recovery characteristics of natural latex without triggering skin sensitivities or latex allergies in sensitive clinical environments.

How does the CanDo color resistance progression work?

CanDo follows the licensed color-coding system widely used in physical therapy: Yellow (Thin), Red (Medium), Green (Heavy), Blue (Extra Heavy), Black (Special Heavy), Silver (Super Heavy), and Gold (Max). As a patient's strength improves, they move up to the next color in sequence.

How should exercise bands be maintained to prevent snapping?

Inspect bands regularly for small tears, nicks, or punctures before use. Store resistance bands away from direct sunlight and extreme heat. Lightly dusting bands with cornstarch or talcum powder periodically prevents sticking and extends the lifespan of natural latex.