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Wrist and Thumb Bracing
04 May 2011 7:28 PM | 0 CommentsThe Wrist-Thumb Spica controls motion in the CMC and MP joints by protecting the thumb and wrist against painful movements, while allowing full use of the fingers. Constructed with Bio Skin’s® patented Ultima 2s™ material, the Wrist-Thumb Spica features a thin layer of ultra-soft micro-fleece against the skin, which wicks moisture away from the body, [...]
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How can Knee Braces Decrease Knee Pain from a Scientific Point of View?
10 September 2010 9:57 AM | 0 CommentsKnee pain is the musculo-skeletal issue cited by general sports medicine doctors as the most common problem they help to solve. Proper alignment of the patella (knee cap) and femur (thigh bone) are essential components to normal, pain-free walking and running. Christopher Powers PhD PT from the University of Southern California (USC) has researched pain [...]
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TriLok Ankle Brace: A Great Alternative to Ankle Taping
07 September 2010 6:31 PM | 0 CommentsAnkle joint injuries are among the most common that occur in sports and recreational activities. In 2001, 6 million high school youth participated in local sports programs.1 Of those students participating in sports, approximately 33% incurred some type of injury.2 A current practice in today’s colleges and high schools is the use of athletic tape [...]
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Bio Skin® QLok™ Knee Brace Treats Patellofemoral Pain
10 August 2010 11:00 AM | 0 CommentsPatellofemoral pain is present in as many as 25 percent of people in the world . Far fewer people have enough pain to see doctors and yet anterior knee pain is one of the most common problems sports medicine physicians see. Treatments range from getting better shoes to surgically transplanting the patellar tendon. The myriad [...]
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FASTER Ankle Brace Speeds Recovery After Ankle Injuries
14 June 2010 10:45 AM | 0 CommentsThe Bio Skin FASTER ankle brace will speed recovery after an ankle injury or surgery. The FASTER is constructed of premium Bio Skin materials that are compressive to reduce swelling and speed healing and proprioception return following tissue trauma. Medial and lateral plastic stays to help maintain proper positioning of the ankle. The FASTER is trimmable to the [...]
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Wrist and Thumb Bracing
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Bio Skin® QLok™ Knee Brace Treats Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral pain is present in as many as 25 percent of people in the world . Far fewer people have enough pain to see doctors and yet anterior knee pain is one of the most common problems sports medicine physicians see. Treatments range from getting better shoes to surgically transplanting the patellar tendon. The myriad [...] -
FASTER Ankle Brace Speeds Recovery After Ankle Injuries
The Bio Skin FASTER ankle brace will speed recovery after an ankle injury or surgery. The FASTER is constructed of premium Bio Skin materials that are compressive to reduce swelling and speed healing and proprioception return following tissue trauma. Medial and lateral plastic stays to help maintain proper positioning of the ankle. The FASTER is trimmable to the [...] -
Improve Athletic Performance and Endurance with BioSkin Compression Shorts and Supports
Studies have shown that wearing compression supports and garments increase athletic endurance, strength and power by decreasing muscle vibration (muscle oscillation). This means that when you run and jump, the compression maintains your muscles in the position necessary to fire more quickly and with less effort. Over time, this saves energy and keeps you from [...] -
What’s the problem with neoprene?
Neoprene is great—if you’re surfing, or SCUBA diving, or fly-fishing. All of these activities put you in cold water where you want to keep body heat in and cold water out. All the properties that make neoprene great for cold water applications make it terrible for orthopedic bracing. When you’re active, especially when you’re wearing [...]