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 Concussion is a serious injury that occurs frequently: • There are an estimated 36,000 head injuries in New Zealand per year.[1] • 21% (7,350 per year) of all head injuries in New Zealand are sustained through sport related activity.[2]  • Between 2009-2013 sports related concussion claims with ACC totalled $76 million. • 46% (3,381 per year) of sports head injuries are classified as ‘mild with a high risk of complications’. Injuries are most frequently sustained during rugby, cycling and equestrian activities. • 11% of sports related concussion claimants had multiple concussions within a two-year period (2009-2013). • Evidence shows that...

The LP Support Power Compression Sleeve collection is part of the EmbioZ Compression Apparel range, which combines unique 'Power' and 'Comfort' systems to enhance sports performance while keeping the muscles warm to prevent strains. The sleeves incorporate a Power Band (higher density knit) around key muscles which improves balance, support muscles - enhancing explosiveness, and improves joint stability. This helps muscles to accumulate energy and helps with performances across multiple sports. It also provides compression to joints to increase blood circulation, while the Comfort system wicks away sweat and ventilates quickly to keep the body dry. Enjoy all of the...

Taiwan Jones, a running back for the Buffalo Bills, made sure to count all his blessings twice Sunday night after his team’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a routine special teams play and the Chargers were set to punt to the Bills. Returner Marcus Murphy, however, fumbled the punt upon receiving it, thus causing a loose ball. JONES, WITH ALL GOOD INTENTIONS TO SAVE THE PLAY, SCOOPED THE BALL UP IN THE END ZONE TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE TOUCHDOWN BY THE CHARGERS IN WHICH HE WAS SWARMED BY DEFENDERS AND SPUN FREE TO AVOID TACKLERS. HIS HELMET,...

Support garments play a role in both injury recovery and injury prevention and hence why there are different types of options. Rehabilitation style supports or braces are designed to limit certain movements of a joint to allow for optimum healing of muscle or ligament for injury recovery, so are often used in early stage rehabilitation. Functional supports or braces, however, allow for full movement while providing support for muscles and ligaments at high risk of injury and work to unload or reduce pressure on key areas that may be painful due to more chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis. For Osteoarthritis, key...

Joint supports play a role in both injury recovery and injury prevention and hence why there are different types. I’ll explain the difference and when and why you might need a joint support.