TheraBand Resistance Bands
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Physical therapy flat bands sold in rolls and pre-cut sets, with a latex-free version (Professional Non-Latex) for people with latex allergy. Eight color-coded resistance levels: tan, yellow, red, green, blue, black, silver, gold. TheraBand publishes force values at 100% elongation from about 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs, tan) to 4.6 kg (10.2 lbs, silver) and 6.4 kg (14.2 lbs, gold). Widely used in clinical rehabilitation. Can be cut to any length. Not marketed for strength building past light-to-moderate resistance; flat band twists mid-exercise without careful anchoring technique; no handles or attachments included.
Physical therapy flat bands in eight resistance levels, with latex-free versions available. Widely used for rehab and shoulder work.
TheraBand Flat Bands are widely used for resistance in physical therapy. The manufacturer publishes force values for each of its eight colors (tan, yellow, red, green, blue, black, silver, gold) at 100% elongation, from about 1.1 kg (tan) to 4.6 kg (silver) and 6.4 kg (gold), and TheraBand also makes a latex-free line for people with latex allergy. For shoulder rehab specifically the flat format has practical advantages: you adjust grip distance along the band to fine-tune resistance more precisely than swapping tubes, and the band wraps around the forearm for stabilized wrist exercises that tube handles preclude. The ceiling is low by design — TheraBand exists for rehabilitation and muscle re-education, not progressive strength loading.
Pros
- Widely used in physical therapy and rehabilitation programs
- Manufacturer publishes force values for each color
- Flat format wraps around the forearm for stabilized wrist exercises
- Latex-free version available for people with latex allergy
Cons
- Ceiling is low by design — outgrown quickly for strength training
- No handles or clips — cuts into bare hands during longer sets
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