Tag Archives: injury prevention
How to use the Relief Pak® Cold n’ Hot® Donut® Compression Sleeve
Cold packs are perfect for treating sore muscles and joints. With dozens of options out there, it can be hard to figure out which one is best for you. We have a number that you can choose from, but one … Continue reading
How to Use the CanDo® Stretch Strap
Do you stretch after your workout? Many of us know that we need to stretch after exercise, but for the sake of time or exhaustion we just end our workout without cooling down. This not only inhibits performance, but can … Continue reading
Balance Training with the TOGU Jumper
It has been reported that 75% of Americans older than 70 years old are diagnosed as having “abnormal” balance. This number is actually alarming because balance problems can make basic tasks, like walking, standing, or sitting, very difficult to do. … Continue reading
Relieving Tight Muscles with the BLACKROLL® MINI
Foam rolling is great method for increasing mobility in muscles and in the fascia. Regular foam rolling can also help shorten recovery time. That being said, sometimes a regular-sized foam roller can’t hit smaller areas of the body that can … Continue reading
3 Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
The trees are budding, the days are getting longer, and many runners are coming out of their winter hibernation and are back on the roads. Unfortunately, half of those runners will probably end up nursing a running injury at some … Continue reading
Progressive Training Post-Injury
It’s hard recovering from an injury, especially if you’re used to being active every day. It’s even harder easing back into your training plan. After being out of commission for a long period of time, you may want to jump … Continue reading
Adult Occupational Therapy – Upper Body Training
As people grow older, so do their bodies. While one may perceive one’s self as healthy, some health issues can be beyond one’s control. For example, one such issue could be a stroke. After an individual has had a stroke … Continue reading
Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
Spring training for baseball has begun which is a clear signal that we’re leaving the cold weather behind and summer is just around the corner. Many of us look forward to getting outdoors during the warmer weather. However, higher temperatures … Continue reading
FEI Participates in Patient Safety Awareness Week
FEI is pleased to announce that it is participating in Patient Safety Awareness Week on March 12 – 18, 2017. What is Patient Safety Awareness Week? This week serves as a dedicated time and platform for growing awareness about patient … Continue reading
3 Steps to Get Back in the Game After an Ankle Injury
When an ankle injury occurs at a sporting event, the situation can become tense. Decisions need to be made fast and they need to be the right decisions. In this type of situation, an athletic trainer (AT) is under immense … Continue reading