Mouth guards have become increasingly popular in recent years as a vital piece of protective equipment across a wide variety of sports. In this post, we examine the question of what a mouthguard is used for. In a later post, we will also explain the key features you should look for when choosing a mouth…
Hinged knee braces lie at the top end of the spectrum of knee braces where knee joint support is concerned. The other two knee brace categories are compression knee sleeves and knee supports or stabilizers. Compression knee sleeves provide the lowest level of support and are usually slip on (as opposed to wraparound). Knee supports…
A walking boot, also known as a walking brace, is a special type of medical footwear that doctors use to protect the foot and ankle areas after the patient has experienced an injury or after a surgical intervention in these areas. The primary goal of these shoes is to stabilize the foot and allow it…
Varicose veins affect around one third of the population at some point in their lives and are more common with increasing age and among women than men. The condition involves veins that are close to the surface of the skin and causes them to become enlarged and twisted. Typically, varicose veins occur in the legs…
Unloading knee braces belong to a special category of knee brace that shifts weight bearing pressure from one side of your knee joint to another. The key benefit of these braces is their ability to reduce pain and discomfort for individuals suffering the effects of knee osteoarthritis. As mentioned in an earlier post, patients suffering…
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, a disease which causes inflammation of the joints. It can literally affect any type of joint present in your body but it most commonly occurs in the joints in your knees, hands, spine and hips. According to the Arthritis Foundation, osteoarthritis currently affects approximately 31 million Americans…
In one of our first posts, we discussed the history of sports medicine starting with its origins in Ancient Rome. In this post, we take a look at some of the most recent developments in sports medicine. They offer a fascinating peek at the directions in which this relatively new discipline is moving and provide…
Body posture is not only an aesthetic issue. Poor posture can affect your health and proper functioning of your body. In this post, we will discuss the types of bad body postures, their consequences and how to improve them. Body posture is how you hold or hold your body in static or moving position, such…