Here at the MeridianHealthStore.com, we offer a variety of sports injury products, including cold and hot packs, hinged knee braces, braces for knee, ankle and back support, and all other therapy products for sports injuries.
Knee injuries are most likely to occur as a result of twisting or stretching past the normal range of motion, resulting in a ligament tear or stretching called a sprain. Injuries of the muscles and tendons surrounding the knee can be caused by flexion of the knee past its normal range, hyperextension of the knee, or by overuse. These knee injuries are called strains. We offer an extensive selection of knee braces, neoprene knee braces, knee wraps and immobilizers to help protect your knees during sports or to help in the healing process after an injury.
Hamstring injuries are common injuries among athletes of sports that require sprinting activities, including soccer, football, and running. The R.I.C.E technique (Rest, Ice, Compression, Evaluation) is commonly used for treating muscle injury. We offer an extensive selection of cold therapy products.
Ankle sprains are the result of tearing or stretching of the ligaments that connect the bones in your feet and ankles. When ligament damage occurs there may also be damage to tendons, bone and other joint tissues, so it is very important to get a professional to diagnose your ankle sprain. If possible an X-ray should be used to identify potential small fractures, common to this type of injury. Immediate first aid for an ankle sprain will incorporate the R.I.C.E technique (Rest, Ice, Compression, Evaluation). We offer an extensive selection of cold therapy products and wraps to assist in compression.
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Tennis Elbow occurs as the result of straining or partial tearing of the tendon fibers that connect muscle to bone. Elbow injuries tend to occur from over-use or over straining of the tendons. Your doctor may recommend heat therapy and/or using some kind of tennis elbow support to keep the forearm and elbow still as part of your tennis elbow treatment. We offer several elbow support options, from neoprene tennis elbow braces to a tennis elbow band from Invacare ®.
About 80 percent of adults are estimated to experience a back injury in their lifetime, and about 10 percent will suffer a re-injury. In the U.S., acute low back pain (also called lumbago) is the fifth most common reason for physician visits. If you suffer from lower back discomfort or pain caused by injury you will find a multitude of back support products to choose from here at Meridian Health Store.