Swede-O has your ankle and wrist support.Swede-O, Inc., has introduced two new products--Thermoskin Carpal Tunnel carpal tunnel n. The space between the flexor retinaculum of the wrist and the carpal bones, through which the median nerve and the flexor tendons of the fingers and thumb pass. Glove and the Swede-O Step-Smart Ankle Brace. With an anatomically conforming fit, the glove helps to reduce wrist and hand pain and protects the wrist from movements that can lead to Carpal Tunnel syndrome carpal tunnel syndrome: see repetitive stress injury. carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Painful condition caused by repetitive stress to the wrist over time. . The Step-Smart is a uniquely designed foot brace that absorbs shock at heel strike heel strike Heel contact The beginning of stance phase, at the point of heel strike there is zero reaction. Immediately after contact there is an ↑ in ground reaction, known as heel strike transient, which pre-empts the major ↑ in ground reaction and pushes the foot into gentle dorsiflexion dorsiflexion /dor·si·flex·ion/ (dor?si-flek´shun) flexion or bending toward the extensor aspect of a limb, as of the hand or foot. dor·si·flex·ion n. The turning of the foot or the toes upward. . It can be adjusted to match each person's shock absorption requirements. For more information, enter 64042 in the AdConnect box at www.cltcmag.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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