We sent a couple of our gel packs and a wrap to Karen at Fitness 4 Her. Karen’s blog, takes a look at fitness and exercise from the female perspective. Read her review here.
This ice wrap is strong enough for man but made for a woman. Okay, it’s really made for everyone, just couldn’t resist saying it.
Alright Class Its Time To Rotate!
These terms all refer to the same shoulder problem that is the most common cause of pain around the shoulder. As the arm is raised, the rotator cuff tendons keep the ball (top of arm bone) tightly in the socket. The upper part of the scapula that makes up the roof of the shoulder is called the acromion. A bursa is located between the acromion and the rotator cuff tendons. A bursa is a fluid filled sac of tissue that cuts down on the friction between two moving parts. Bursae are located all over the body where tissues must rub against each other. In this case, the bursa protects the acromion and the rotator cuff from grinding against each other.
Usually, there is enough room (if inflammation is not present) between the acromion and the rotator cuff so that the tendons slide easily underneath the acromion as the arm is raised. But each time you raise your arm, there is a bit of rubbing or pinching on the tendons and the bursa. This rubbing or pinching action is called impingement.
The most common cause of rotator cuff injuries is weakness of the rotator cuff muscles. The rotator cuff’s primary function is to hold the ball of the shoulder in the socket when someone is active. If the muscles become weak or are injured, the humeral head (shoulder ball) will be allowed to migrate superiorly. The problem is perhaps the best-known overuse injury and individuals who work overhead , and overhead athletes are prone to this problem. Other problems which result in rotator cuff weakness (partial or full thickness tears,muscle atrophy secondary to disuse and the orientation of the acromion being hooked downward minimizing joint space) often have a component of tendonitis.
Build it and they will come.
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Who are we speaking of? Diamond Nation, the premier baseball/softball academy in the U.S. We are proud to partner with them and you can even find our shoulder ice wraps in the pro shops at the facility. Not only do they have top notch facilities and training staff, they also have a free online magazine. Click here or on the image below to check it out.
Aol’s old running man mascot does just that – he Runs. His running journals are legendary. With all that running he has the presence of mind to take care of himself. We hear he loves our non-migrating gel packs. Getting him to stand still and find out which is his favorite wrap has been daunting though. Especially since we just found out he’s imaginary. Luckily, Nancy Redd from Aol has taken some time to review our wraps. Click here for her review.
Have you ever watched cable channels like Discovery Channel, National Geographic or TLC? No? You’re too busy downloading the GPS info for your next mountain bike ride from Geoladders. Good for you.
Well, if you did watch said channels, you would see quite a few shows explaining the science behind sports. Since your reading this, we know you’re already connected to the net and probably more internet savvy than us. There is a good possibility you are already aware that ESPN has a “Sport Science” series streaming on the net. In the off chance you haven’t seen it, check out the embedded video. Scientists break down the anatomy of a choke hold applied by MMA star BJ Penn.
Watching this reminds us of our product developers. No, they’re not playing Fight Club in our warehouse. They’re advancing our wraps and gel packs with science.
Thanks to things like Facebook meeting new and interesting people is easy. We recently friended Neil Chasan of Runners Clinic and Sports Reaction Center. Neil is a physical therapist and personal trainer, who enjoys sharing his knowledge.
If your looking for running resources like pace charts, run maps, and running forums be sure and check out Runners Clinic. Need relief for you back pain? Visit Sports Reaction Center and check out the “Pain Free Back” app for the iPhone. Neil also has a great informative blog on the SRC site.
Stop by and give him a visit.
Years of golf can put quite a bit of wear and tear on the body. A little hot/cold therapy can do wonders for sore knees, backs and elbows. Kiel Christianson at Travel Golf recently took our elbow wrap for a spin to see how it fared against the most common of golf’s aches and pains.
Travel Golf is the site for the traveling golfer. If you’re looking for your next golf adventure be it down the road or across the country then check out the resources at Travel Golf. You’re sure to find a course that will be fun and challenging. Then afterward don’t forget to help those aches with any of our popular wraps.
The team at ActiveWrap would like to congratulate FightersDream.com for officially becoming the first mixed martial arts distributor to offer ActiveWrap products to their customers! Besides supplying a wide array of MMA clothing and accessories, Fighters Dream ensures their athletes are provided with what they need to condition and prepare for their sport, which is why they decided to now include hot and cold compress therapy wraps by ActiveWrap on their site.
To find ActiveWrap products on FightersDream.com and access other MMA gear, please click on the following link: http://www.fightersdream.com/Active-Wrap-Therapy-Systems-s/263.htm
512 Kidz is a great resource for give aways and reviews. Check out this link for Mary’s take on Activewrap products from a mothers perspective.
