New equipment.1 SPORTS MEDICINE sports medicine, branch of medicine concerned with physical fitness and with the treatment and prevention of injuries and other disorders related to sports. Knee, leg, back, and shoulder injuries; stiffness and pain in joints; tendinitis; "tennis elbow"; and (Mueller Sports Medicine Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. is a family-owned business started in 1961 by Curt Mueller, a former University of Wisconsin-Madison men's basketball player. Early offerings such as M-Tape®, M-Wrap®, the Medi-Kit™ trainer's kit, and Quench® Mist proved to be training ) The Pro Style ATF ATF Molecular virology Activating transcription factor A cellular protein that stimulates transcription of adenovirus E4 transcription unit, which acts early in infection at any of several 'enhancer' binding sites [R] Ankle Brace w/Universal Fit from Mueller Sports Medicine features the patented inner ATF[R] Strap now redesigned to self adjust to each individual foot for a universal fit. The brace offers superior protection against inversion sprains while allowing complete plantar and dorsal flexion flexion /flex·ion/ (flek´shun) the act of bending or the condition of being bent. flex·ion n. 1. The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors. 2. , according to the company. Bi-directional stretch elastic over the Achilles tendon Achilles tendon n. The large tendon connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle of the leg. Also called calcanean tendon, heel tendon. area, Comfort Windows[TM], and flexible steel springs add to the effectiveness of this brace. The high strength polyester material eliminates the need for metal eyelets and adds to the comfortable custom fit, the company says. Available in sizes XS -XL. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD #26 2 (ArmorSports) ArmorSports is creating a buzz in the sports medicine industry with its AirArmor, a prevention product that does not hinder performance and reduces knee injuries by 95%, according to the company. AirArmor, an extremely light and unobtrusive piece of knee equipment, was designed by an orthopedist to protect against devastating dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. ACL See access control list. 1. ACL - Access Control List. 2. ACL - Association for Computational Linguistics. 3. ACL - A Coroutine Language. A Pascal-based implementation of coroutines. ["Coroutines", C.D. and MCL injuries without hampering the athlete's performance. Supported from the waist and easily fitted, Air Armor is comfortable without affecting speed and agility, the company says. The product can be used in football, hockey, soccer, motocross motocross Form of motorcycle racing in which cyclists compete on a closed course marked out over natural or simulated rough terrain. Courses vary widely but must be 1.5–5 km (1–3 mi) in length, with steep inclines, hairpin turns, and mud. , and skiing to prevent various career-ending leg injuries. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD #62 3 METAL-WOOD BASEBALL BAT (MetalWood Bats) Combining an aluminum alloy handle with a wooden barrel, MetalWood Bats has introduced what it calls "the strongest wood bat available, bar none," alleviating the problem that 99% of wood bats break at the handle. The company claims the MetalWood Bat is the best bat for batting practice and for the difficult transition from metal to wood, while touting that its product will last 15 times longer than any wood bat on the market. MetalWood Bats are encouraged for use in practice and training, but are certified for play at all levels. All MetalWood Bats have a 60-day warranty, the longest wood bat warranty in the world. The warranty entitles any bat owner to the replacement or repair of their MetalWood Bat if it should break or otherwise suffer damage under normal batting conditions. CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD #65 4 SHOULDER PADS (Gear 2000) The second generation Z-Cool shoulder pads from Gear 2000 feature Moisture Management technology while reducing weight by 35%, according to the company. Players should experience better cooling, better impact absorption, and enhanced performance when wearing Z-Cool pads, the company says. Models and sizes available for all positions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD #64 5 BASKETBALL SHOOTING AID (Shoot-A-Way, Inc.) Shoot-A-Way, Inc. has introduced The Gun, the newest member of its basketball-return family. The Gun zips out passes from 15 to 35 feet, according to the company. Multiple settings allow it to throw to the same spot or to throw as it rotates to the next spot around the perimeter. This fast-paced workout forces players to shoot and move, catch quickly, and get the shot up, the company says. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD #37 6 SPORTS EDITING SOLUTIONS (CoachComm) CoachComm has teamed with Pinnacle Systems, Team Sports to produce one of the most powerful and affordable editing "solutions" available, according to the company. SportsEdit is based on Pinnacle Systems software used by most professional and NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association teams. With features like: Custom filter tool, 4-way sorting, Interval & Event marking, Import statistics, Playlist A file that contains an index to a selected group of music files on the computer. Using digital jukebox software such as iTunes and Winamp, playlists are created by the user by dragging and dropping titles from a master index. The software may be able to create a playlist automatically. data entry, Post Production, Print a frame of video, Quickie Stats reporting, Intercut in·ter·cut v. in·ter·cut, in·ter·cut·ting, in·ter·cuts v.tr. To interweave (two separate, usually concurrent scenes) in a film; crosscut. v.intr. To crosscut. multiple views, and Commando Remote compatibility, SportsEdit is a high quality, easy-to-use, multi-sport editing "solution" that is available for less than $3,000, says the company. CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD #63 |
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