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  • Bronco Billy

    Pro-Tec Athletics Announces 2020 Elite Athlete Lineup

    Redmond, WA, January, 2020 – Pro-Tec Athletics releases their 2020 Elite Athlete Lineup – including Three Ultra-runners making big strides in the running community and a world-renowned champion climber. These athletes include Jeff Browning, Krissy Moehl, Dylan Bowman, and Sasha DiGiulian. Athlete Accomplishments: Jeff Browning Champion Ultrarunner Jeff Browning, also known as Bronco Billy, is […]

  • 5 Must-Have Self Massage Tools

    Giving yourself a massage after exercise helps you recover better. The benefits of self massage include: Pain Relief Reducing Muscle Fatigue & Tightness Promoting Flexibility Removing Lactic Acid from Your Muscles Enhancing Performance To redeem the benefits of self massage, make sure you have all the tools you need for the best recovery. Here are […]

  • Krissy using IT Band Compression Wrap

    Pro-Tec Athletics Announces 2019 Elite Athlete Lineup

    Redmond, WA, March 5, 2019 – Pro-Tec Athletics releases their 2019 Elite Athlete Lineup – including Four Ultra-runners making big strides in the running community, a world-renowned champion climber, and professional beach volleyball player. These athletes include Dylan Bowman, Krissy Moehl, Jeff Browning, Gina Lucrezi, Sasha DiGiulian, and Aleksandra Wachowicz. Athlete Accomplishments: Dylan Bowman Dylan […]

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    Holiday Gift Guide

    Holiday Gift Guide! Give the gift that keeps giving this year! Unlimited massages with Pro-Tec Athletics Recovery Gear! Use our Gift Guide to finish up your shopping, all for under $30! Great stocking stuffers too! The Orb Extreme (4.5″ Diameter) provides a multi-directional roll to focus massage and target areas. It’s surface has firmer, more […]

  • The Science of Plantar Fasciitis

    Photo by Katya Wolf from Pexels By Laura Morgan, guest writer A common yet often misunderstood condition, plantar fasciitis strikes a broad spectrum of individuals, from dedicated athletes to those leading more sedentary lifestyles. This condition, characterized by a sharp and persistent pain in the heel, is caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia […]

  • Knee Pro-Tec

    Knee Pro-Tec™ Patellar Tendon Strap

    General Application

    The Knee Pro-Tec is designed to alleviate symptoms of:

    Design Theory

    • The Knee Pro-Tec provides compression directly on the patellar tendon. This helps spread pressure uniformly across the patellar tendon, reducing discomfort and irritation.
    • Compression helps stabilize patella (knee cap), by improving tracking.
    • The Knee Pro-Tec absorbs stress to the knee by reducing vibrations in the femoral grove.

    Sizing Chart

    Measure circumference just below patella (knee cap).

    $19.95 Select options

  • Metatarsal Pads

    General Application: 

    Metatarsal Pads are designed to alleviate symptoms of:

    • Morton’s Neuroma (irritated nerve endings)
    • Metatarsalgia
    • “Ball of Foot Pain” and “Fallen Metatarsal Arch”
    • Bursitis

    Design Theory:

    • Contoured EVA pad provides an upward lift to target metatarsal heads.
    • Absorbs stress, to reduce pain and discomfort to the metatarsal (forefoot) region.
    • EVA pad provides comfortable lift to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal heads

    Sizing Chart

    Measurement based on shoe size.

    $14.95 Select options
  • Toe Cap on Toe

    Toe Caps

    General Application: 

    $14.95 Add to cart

  • Little Things: Preparing your body for the run

    by Dylan Bowman, World Class Ultra Runner I’ve been a professional athlete for more than a dozen years. That means I not only have a lot of miles on the odometer but that I’m also getting a bit older. Of course, that age and experience has made me stronger and more mature, but it’s also […]