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Category: Injuries


  • Orthopedic Supports vs. Kinesiology Tape

    Heather Benson
    / August 26, 2024 September 10, 2024
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    Categories:
    Injuries, Recovery

    Which type of support is better for your injury When recovering from an injury, selecting the appropriate support can significantly influence the speed and effectiveness of your recovery. The choice between orthopedic supports and kinesiology tape is a common dilemma for those seeking relief and stability. Both options have their unique advantages, but understanding their […]

  • Knee Supports: So many choices!

    Heather Benson
    / July 23, 2024 July 23, 2024
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    Categories:
    Injuries, Recovery, Uncategorized
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    Tags:
    chondromalacia, compression sleeve, it band syndrome, knee pain, knee sleeve, knee strap, knee support, medical grade, patella-femoral syndrome, patellar tendinitis

    How to determine which type – sleeve, wrap or strap – is right for you. First, let’s acknowledge that we are leaving out an entire category of knee braces and supports: the structural knee braces that may be recommended by your medical professional as a post-surgical device for advanced levels of stability and support. An […]

  • What is medical grade compression?

    Heather Benson
    / June 6, 2022 March 23, 2025
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    Injuries, Recovery
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    Tags:
    calf support, compression, knee support, medical grade, plantar fasciitis, thigh support

    Compression Levels, mmHg and Medical Grade compression   In reference to compression supports and sleeves, medical grade compression provides a moderate to high level of support.    This can be more scientifically defined as a mmHg level of at least 20.  mmHg is a measurement or compression value of pressure.   A technical description defines mmHg […]

  • How to set up a Home Gym on a Budget

    Heather Benson
    / April 5, 2022 April 5, 2022
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    Categories:
    Athletics, Equipment, Injuries, Recovery

    Finances are often used as an excuse to justify a lack of regular exercise in one’s life. And while it is true that fancy gyms and fitness equipment can make a sizeable hole in the budget, it certainly doesn’t have to be that way. Believe it or not, it’s entirely possible for a good workout […]

  • 5 Useful Tips for Avoiding Runner’s Knee

    carina
    / October 1, 2021 October 11, 2021
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    Athletics, Injuries, Recovery

    A study by the BC Sports Medicine Foundation discovered that knee injuries accounted for three of the five most common types of running injuries. Most are thought to be caused by overuse, while further research traced knee injuries to weakness or lack of stability, particularly in the hips. Among the most common knee injuries researchers found […]

  • Longevity for Runners: Embrace Mobility, Strength and Nutrition

    Heather Benson
    / July 14, 2021 July 14, 2021
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    Categories:
    Athletics, Injuries, Recovery

    By Jeff Browning As the years pass, there are few things that impact sport longevity like loss of strength and mobility. Losing muscle mass (and therefore power) and a shorter muscular range of motion sets us up for injury or setback and a marked decline in longevity. It can happen to the best of us. […]

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