TAP Adult Rotator Cuff Speed Chain

TAP Adult Rotator Cuff Speed Chain

TAP Adult Rotator Cuff Speed Chain The Rotator Cuff Chain was designed to condition and strengthen the shoulder complex. The progressively larger links of the Rotator Cuff Chain provide variable resistance that makes it suitable for a broad spectrum of users. The device can be used to perform high speed, event specific movements against the unique oscillating resistance of the chain. This tool provides an ideal means of preparing what is likely the most mobile, as well as one of the most vulnerable to injury, joint of the body for the rigors of competition. The Rotator Cuff Chain Adult is typically for developed athletes high school and above. Muscularly developed athletes - including those considered strong for their age group - should consider using a heavier Rotator Cuff Chain. Chain ends should never be allowed to come off the ground/floor or gather around the feet during an exercise.

Polar bPRO Digital Cold Therapy Unit w/Pad (Shoulder Pad W/Universal Velcro Straps)

Polar bPRO Digital Cold Therapy Unit w/Pad (Shoulder Pad W/Universal Velcro Straps) CLICK HERE!

Body-Solid LVSP Leverage Shoulder Press Bench

Body-Solid LVSP Leverage Shoulder Press Bench CLICK HERE!

Killer Rotator Cuff Injury Product For Suffers And Fit Pros

Click Here! Killer Rotator Cuff Injury Product For Suffers And Fit Pros

How to Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff

Gearing up for Fall Sports

Don’t Be Sidelined by Injuries

More than 8 million student athletes participate in fall sports and many of them will be sidelined before the end of the season due to a sports-related injury.  In fact, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, nearly 1.8 million student athletes will be injured this year.

Heat exhaustion, sprains and strains, and acute injuries are commonly seen in athletes returning to fall sports. After a long summer, kids are less physically prepared to hit the playing field, which can lead to an increase in injuries. A pre-season physical, wearing properly-fitting equipment and recognizing pain early can prevent some of these injuries.

Following are some of the most common injuries faced by athletes that participate in the fall’s most popular sports, including football, basketball and wrestling:

Football
More than 920,000 student athletes are treated for football-related injuries each year – the most of any fall sport. The most common football-related injuries include:
• Strains and sprains: These are the most common injuries in football and usually affect the ankle, knee or wrist. Signs of this type of injury include pain, swelling, bruising and limited ability to move the affected muscle or joint.
• Fractures: Fractures to the wrist, arm and leg account for more than one quarter of all serious football injuries. Bruises, swelling, localized pain and the inability to move the affected area, are all signs of a fracture.
• ACL tears: Indications of a possible ACL tear include hearing a “pop,” instability of the knee, immediate pain and swelling.
• Concussions: If a player experiences a significant “blow” to the head it can be very serious. They should seek immediate medical treatment if they have a headache, nausea or confusion. Loss of consciousness is also possible.

Wrestling
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, wrestling ranks fourth in participation but second in the rate of injuries suffered by athletes. In addition to concussions, the most common wrestling-related injuries include:
• Prepatellar Bursitis: Also known as “housekeeper’s knee,” key symptoms include swelling and pain on the top of the kneecap along with limited movement.
• Rotator cuff tendonitis: The wear and tear on the shoulder during wrestling can cause tendonitis, which is an inflammation within the shoulder joint. This can cause pain with movement of the arm, trouble sleeping due to pressure on the shoulder and weakness of the arm when reaching overhead.

Basketball
Each year, more than 481,000 basketball-related injuries are treated, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Some of the most common basketball injuries seen are:
• Jammed fingers: Blunt impact to the tips of fingers can cause the joints in the fingers to jam, causing pain, bruising and swelling.
• Ankle sprains: Pay attention to tenderness, pain and swelling around the ankle. These symptoms, along with the loss of movement of the ankle, can indicate an ankle sprain.
• Plantar Fasciitis: A sharp pain in the heel of the foot, especially in the morning, is a common symptom of this injury.

As with any time of year, athletes that participate in fall sports must make sure their bodies are properly conditioned before hitting the playing field. If they do experience discomfort or an injury they should seek help from their onsite medical staff and follow up medical care from an experienced orthopedic surgeon.

View the original article here

Hitting the Golf Links Safely

Preventing shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries on the course

Even though golf is a low-risk sport, injuries can occur. According to the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 100,000 golf-related injuries are treated each year.  Shoulder, wrist and elbow injuries occur most often in golf. Most shoulder injuries are due to overuse, while wrist and elbow injuries most likely occur due to improper swing or holding the clubs the wrong way.

Dr. Arthur Rettig recommends some simple ways you can prevent an injury from sidelining you from the links:

• Warm Up and Strengthen Your Muscles – Warm up your muscles to prevent strain. Also, by strengthening your forearm and shoulder muscles, it will help decrease shock in the arm when hitting the ball and reduce the risk of tendonitis or “golfer’s elbow.”

• Learn the Correct Technique and Practice Gradually – By learning the proper way to swing, you will put less strain on your muscles and joints.  Tendonitis or tears of the rotator cuff can occur with poor backswing or overuse. Lessons from a golf instructor will help ensure the correct form.

• Use Correct Equipment – Using clubs that are too heavy or light may increase the risk of shoulder strain. It is important to use the correct equipment for your body type. Also, replace club handle grips as needed and get larger, softer grips to decrease wrist injuries.

• Wear the Proper Clothing – Wearing comfortable clothing protects you from the elements and wearing shoes such as cleats help your feet grip the ground, allowing for a more stable swing.
If you experience pain for more than seven days, visit an orthopedic surgeon to determine the extent of your injury and treatment options. While most injuries are not severe, more extensive injuries such as a torn rotator cuff or carpal tunnel syndrome may require surgery.  A delay in treatment could cause further damage and keep you off the course when the greens beckon.

View the original article here