Shoulder Dislocation : Shoulder Injury Symptoms & Treatment

Our feature article addresses the issue of Shoulder Injuries. In this article we discuss the signs and symptoms of shoulder dislocations; the proper care and treatment of shoulder dislocations and the use of the Bodyguard Angle Compression Shoulder Brace to assist in treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of this painful and sometimes recurring injury. We are also launching the newest product in our Bodyguard series of devices. Introducing the "Angle" Compression Shoulder Brace, designed to accommodate shoulder injuries using Antibody's theory of Stored Elastic Energy Transfer.  Read Full Article

Back Injuries:
Back Injury & Back Sprain (Sacroiliac Region) Symptoms and Treatment

What is a lower back sprain? How do you prevent lower back sprain? What types of lower back sprains are there? What musculature is involved in a lower back sprain? How do I know if I've sprained my lower back? Am I at risk for an lower back sprain? What is the proper care for a lower back sprain? Are there any complications with lower back sprains? How long does a lower back sprain take to heal? What treatment should I use for a lower back sprain? What medications, if any, are recommended? What activity is proper during rehabilitation and recovery? How do the Bodyguard™ compression shorts reduce some of the complications of lower back sprains?
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? How do you prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What are the signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What are the main causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What are the contributing factors? How can I determine if I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What is the normal course of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What is the possibility of surgery correcting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Are there any complications with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What treatment is recommended for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What medications, if any, are recommended? How does the Bodyguard™ ?
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Elbow Injuries:
Elbow Injury & Elbow Sprain Symptoms and Treatment

What is an elbow sprain? How do you prevent elbow sprains? What types of elbow injuries are there? What musculature is involved in a elbow sprain? How do I know if I've sprained my elbow? Am I at risk for an elbow sprain? What is the proper care for a elbow sprain? Are there any complications with elbow sprains? How long does a elbow sprain take to heal? What treatment should I use for a elbow sprain? What medications, if any, are recommended? What activity is proper during rehabilitation and recovery? How does the BodyGuard™ Carpal Tunnel Wrist BraceBodyGuard™ reduce the effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
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Getting In Shape
5 easy steps to starting and maintaining a safe, healthy exercise routine.

Seems as though everyone at the gym, out on the track, in the spinning/aerobics class are all trying to get in shape. The real question is get in shape for what? What does "getting in shape" actually mean?
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Groin Injuries:
Groin Injury Symptoms and Treatment

Groin pulls and strains are injuries to the muscles and tendons in the area of the groin where the abdomen meets the thigh. The muscles and tendons and their attached bones comprise contractile units which stabilize the pelvis and allow its motion. A strain in this area occurs at a unit´s weakest part.
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Hamstring Injuries:
Hamstring Injury Symptoms and Treatment

What is a hamstring injury? How do you prevent hamstring injuries? What types of hamstring injuries are there ? What muscles are involved in a hamstring injury? How do I know if I've injured my hamstring? How does the Bodyguard™ prevent Hamstring injuries? How does the Bodyguard™ help if you have an existing hamstring injury?
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Knee Injuries:
Knee Injury & Knee Sprain Symptoms and Treatment

What is a knee sprain? How do you prevent knee sprains? What types of knee sprains are there? What muscles are involved in a knee sprain? How do I know if I've sprained my knee? and more...
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Quadriceps Injuries:
Quadricep Injury Symptoms and Treatment

What is a quadricep? What types of quadricep injuries are there? What muscles are involved in a quadriceps injury? How do I know if I've injured my quadricep? Am I at risk for quadricep injuries? and more...
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Rehabilitation

What is Rehabilitation? What types of rehabilitation exercises are there? How should rehabilitation exercises be performed? and more...
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R.I.C.E.
R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

What is R.I.C.E.? and more...
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Rotator Cuff Injuries:
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Symptoms and Treatment

What is a rotator cuff injury? How do you prevent a rotator cuff injury? What are the signs of a Rotator cuff injury? What body parts are involved in a Rotator cuff injury? What are the main causes of a rotator cuff injury? and more...
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Shoulder Separation:
Shoulder Separation: Symptoms and Treatment

What is a shoulder separation? How do you prevent a shoulder separation? What are the signs of a Shoulder separation? What are the main causes of shoulder separations? Are there any complications with a shoulder separation? and more...
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Thigh Strain:
Quadriceps Injury Symptoms & Treatment

What is a quadricep injury? What types of quadricep injuries are there? Am I at risk for quadricep injuries? What is the proper care for a quadricep injury? Are there any complications with quadricep injuries?
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