Although athletes and physical therapists have known how to use heat therapy for many years, there is a new “leading edge” product that will set a new standard. This new product combines the benefits of Far Infrared Ray Heat Therapy with the latest rechargeable battery technology to provide “pain relief on the go” with cordless [...]
Athletes know that sprained ankles should be treated immediately to prevent further injury and reduce swelling. In past blogs I have discussed the benefits of using the RICE treatment approach. For treatments of sprained ankles I’ll suggest using the PRICE technique along with some simple rehab and prevention suggestions: Protection: Immobilize the sprained ankle with [...]
When you suffer the inevitable muscle strain, sprain,pull or tear it’s important to limit further damage, control swelling and improve recovery time.The most common treatment regimen used by athletes around the world goes by the acronym RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation). If you remember this simple acronym you will spend more time competing and [...]
One of the most important things you can do when you get a muscle or joint injury is to apply cold therapy. Most experts say that cold therapy should be applied as soon as possible following a soft tissue injury and repeated at regular intervals for 48-72 hours. Cooling the area after an injury relieves [...]
Because of the nature of my business I’m constantly reviewing new sports medical products. Most of the time the so called new products are simply old products that are repackaged or restyled. The new athletic wraps launched by Fabrifoam® are a truly unique new product line that will be used by athletes at all levels. [...]
Welcome to my Return2Fitness Sports Medical blog site. We discuss Sports Medicine topics including injury resources and information about braces, supports,insoles,cold & hot therapy, electrotherapy, inversion therapy, wobble boards and more...If you have any any ideas for future topics or anything you'd like to share about what I've posted please let me know.
~Bruce the Old Jock - "A 60 year old still competing thanks to modern sports medicine & rehabilitation"
