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Neurac

Neurac, short for Neuromuscular Activation, is a method developed by Redcord that uses sling-based exercises to treat musculoskeletal conditions and improve physical function. 

Scientific studies and research 

30 years of experience

Improves daily function and performance

A pain-free approach

The Neurac Method combines two main paths:
Therapy & Exercise

The Neurac Method is applied through two main professional approaches: Neurac Therapy and Neurac Exercise. While each serves a different role, they are based on the same scientific principles and equipment, and together form a complete method that supports people across all stages — from pain and dysfunction to health and peak performance.

Neurac Therapy

Neurac Therapy provides a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic framework designed to target neuromusculoskeletal disorders and associated pain.

By using carefully designed sling-based exercises, the therapist activates and retrains the neuromuscular system, aiming to restore optimal motor control, improve functional movement patterns, and reduce pain.

It focuses on identifying and addressing dysfunctions in movement and muscle activation that contribute to pain or injury.

This method is primarily applied in one-to-one clinical settings, typically by healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists.

Neurac Therapy is widely used in rehabilitation, both for acute injuries and long-term conditions, and forms the clinical foundation of the method.

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Documented Benefits of Neurac Therapy
  • Neurac Therapy is level 1 evidence based [1] for the effect on low back pain [2-6] and stroke rehabilitation [7]

  • Neurac Therapy is ranked among the top therapies for pain relief for low back pain [2-4].

  • Neurac Therapy is significantly more effective than all comparisons for muscle strength, activation, and onset [5].

  • Neurac Therapy is superior to passive treatment and other exercises both short- and long-term [6].

  • Neurac Therapy is more effective on walking ability post-stroke than conventional physical therapy,and trunk training [7].

References 1. Howick, J.C., I., et al. OCEBM Levels of Evidence: The 2011 Oxford Center of Evidence-based Medicine Levels of Evidence (Introductory Document). 2011 [cited 2024 Feb 12, 2024]; Available from: https://www.cebm.ox.ac.uk/resources/levels-of-evidence/ocebm-levels-of-evidence. 2. Li, Y., et al., Exercise intervention for patients with chronic low back pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Public Health, 2023. 11: p. 1155225. 3. Yang, J., et al., Efficacy of exercise therapy in the treatment of chronic low back pain patients: a network meta-analysis. Chin J Evid Based Med, 2021. 21(1): p. 28-39. 4. Yajing, Z., et al., Efficacy Of Exercise Combined With Conventional Therapy On CLBP Patients: A Network Meta-analysis...2021 ACSM Annual Meeting & World Congresses [Virtual], June 1-5, 2021. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2021. 53(8S): p. 231-232. 5. Drummond, C., et al., Sling Exercise in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Strength Cond Res, 2021. 6. Park, C., H. Jeong, and B. Kim, Effects of Sling Exercise on Pain and Disability in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: Meta-Analysis of Studies in Korea. J Int Acad Phys Ther Res, 2020. 11(3): p. 2155-2163. 7. Long, J., et al., Effects of sling exercise therapy o

Neurac Exercise

Neurac Exercise builds on the same core principles of neuromuscular activation, but is aimed at promoting health, performance, and injury prevention through advanced sling-based training.

While Neurac Therapy is treatment-oriented, Neurac Exercise focuses on maintaining and enhancing physical capacity — helping individuals stay healthy, build fitness, and boost performance.

Neurac Exercise provides a structured training system suitable for:

  • Prevention of injury

  • Maintenance of function and mobility

  • Performance enhancement for athletes and active individuals
     

It is designed for use by personal trainers, fitness instructors, and therapists who wish to integrate high-quality training into their practice. It can be applied in both individual and group settings — in gyms, studios, or clinics.

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Documented Benefits of Neurac Exercise 
  • Evidence-based at level 1 (systematic review) for healthy subjects and athletes [1].

  • Sling exercise activates the core muscle groups more than traditional exercises (systematic review, 2020) [2].

  • Closed-chain core exercise activates more groups of muscles in a kinetic chain than open-chain exercises (systematic review, 2024) [3].

  • Core exercise has:

    • Very large effect on throwing/hitting distance.
    • Large effects on balance and horizontal jump.

    • Moderate effect on vertical jumping.

Compared to normal athletic activity (Systematic review, 2023) [4].

  • Core exercise has a large effect on:

    • Lower limb muscle power
    • Linear sprint speed

    • Change-of-direction speed/agility

    • Sport-specific performance

References 1. Howick, J.C., I., et al. OCEBM Levels of Evidence: The 2011 Oxford Center of Evidence-based Medicine Levels of Evidence (Introductory Document). 2011 [cited 2024 Feb 12, 2024]; Available from: https://www.cebm.ox.ac.uk/resources/levels-of-evidence/ocebm-levels-of-evidence. 2. Aguilera-Castells, J., et al., Muscle activation in suspension training: a systematic review. Sports Biomechanics, 2020. 19(1): p. 55-75. 3. Adeel, M., et al., Effects of Strengthening Exercises on Human Kinetic Chains Based on a Systematic Review. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2024. 9(1): p. 22. 4. Rodríguez-Perea, Á., et al., Core training and performance: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Biol Sport, 2023. 40(4): p. 975-992. 5. Sæterbakken, A.H., et al., The Effects of Trunk Muscle Training on Physical Fitness and Sport-Specific Performance in Young and Adult Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med, 2022. 52(7): p. 1599-1622.

How Therapy and Exercise Work Together

Both Neurac Therapy and Neurac Exercise are grounded in the same scientific principles and use the same high-quality equipment, ensuring a consistent and effective approach across the entire continuum of care. 

Together they complete the method by supporting a continuum of care: from rehabilitation to long-term health and peak performance.

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Neurac Benefits

Unloading with elastics

Unlimited options to modify movement

Taking patient out of pain context

Maximizing neuromuscular stimulation without the need for high mechanical load

Quick CNS network reactivation

Accelerated treatment efficacy (1-3 sessions)​

Suitable for any functional level regardless of diagnosis

Graded exposure (to load and movement)

Disassociation of movement & pain

Quick motor strategy adaptation

Developed through clinical practice

Our therapists work constantly to further develop the NEURAC treatment method at our competence center, Redcord Clinic in Oslo. Redcord Clinic is the key element in the development of our concept and putting our treatment method into practice through individual rehabilitation, training, and consistent follow-up with patients

12,353

have taken various courses from Redcord.

213

are Certified Neurac Practioners.

100

are registered Redcord Active Specialists.

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