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Foot Care
How Proper Support Can Relieve Shin Splints and Weak Ankles
If you’re an athlete or you work out on a regular basis, pain is simply part of the equation. Different types of athletic activities, of course, pose a greater risk for...

Blister Prevention
How to Avoid Swimsuit Chafe, Wetsuit Chafe and PFD Chafe
When we think about water activities its’ often a cool laps in the pool, the thrill of riding the waves,...

Health & Wellness
Will a Knee Brace Help Jumper's Knee? What You Need to Know
Jumper's knee – also known as Patellar Tendonitis – is a common overuse injury amongst those who participate in sports or other exercises that involve a lot of jumping. While the condition tends to...

Health & Wellness
Understanding and Preventing Shin Splints
Many runners know firsthand the agony that comes with shin splints. What often starts as a dull and mildly irritating pain in the lower leg, can quickly progress to a severe stabbing with each stride.

Health & Wellness
The 5 Minute Rule
So many of us are trying to rush back to normal, everyday things, yet so many of us don't know where to start. Or how. That feeling of being overwhelmed, the "how I am going to do all of this?" sin...

Foot Care
Plantar Fasciitis, a Reason to Worry?
This weekend I read an article about Seattle Mariner player Franklin Gutierrez suffering from Plantar fasciitis. Last year it was...

Knee Pain
Runner’s Knee: Immediate Relief & Long-Term Healing
Runner’s Knee Runners knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the term used for non-specific pain that involves pain behind or around...

Foot Care
The X Brace Joins the Medi-Dyne Family of Brands
The X Brace is an effective, easy-to-use foot and heel support solution that complements Medi-dyne’s line of proven cushioning, support...

Health & Wellness
Shin Splints: Too Much Too Soon
Shin splints typically occur below the knee either on the front outside part of the leg (anterior shin splints) or...
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Health & Wellness
Weak Knees? Causes, Exercises and Knee Support Options
Weak knees can affect everyday movement, exercise, and confidence during activity. Learn common causes of knee weakness, exercises that may help strengthen the muscles around the knee, and knee sup...

Knee Pain
How to Choose the Best Knee Support for Running
Not sure which knee support to wear while running? Learn the differences between knee straps, sleeves and braces, what to look for in a running knee support, and how to choose the right level of su...

Health & Wellness
Cho-Pat Knee Straps: How Do They Work and When Should You Use One?
Do Cho-Pat knee straps really work? Learn more about common knee injuries and how Cho-Pat designs address the primary causes of knee injuries.




