http://www.braceshop.com/blog The Brace Shop Blog- Ankle, Knee, Back Braces Reviews And More Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:00:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New York Times December 9, 2009, 12:01 am Phys Ed: What Causes Early Arthritis in Knees? By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS [caption id="attachment_230" align="alignleft" width="190" caption="PM Images/Getty Images"][/caption]  Recently, Dr. Constance R. Chu, the Albert Ferguson associate professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and director of the Cartilage Restoration Center there, confirmed a theory, ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/phys-ed-early-arthritis-knees/ [caption id="attachment_222" align="alignleft" width="140" caption="Phil Jackson is Feeling Much Better"][/caption] By Mike Bresnahan LA Times November 13, 2009 The smaller things in life ate away at Phil Jackson the last few years. He felt the toll of 12 seasons as an NBA power forward whenever he stood for too long. Or shifted in his seat ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/phil-jackson-feeling-better-brace-helps-discomfort-coach-endured-years/ If you ask any volleyball player what is the most popular ankle support for their sport, most will say, without question, "The T2 by Active Ankle." "There is more positive feedback on the Active Ankle hinged stirrup brace than any other ankle support we carry", says Robert Belone, the CFO ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/active-ankle-t2-volleyball/ The AirSport Ankle Brace by AirCast combines proven Air-Stirrup features with the unique "step-in" design and automatic heel adjustment for easy application. The AirSport is by far the most popular ankle brace in the USA. Used by tens of thousands of athletes it offers maximum protection and comfort. The AirCast AirSport™ ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/aircast-airsport-ankle-brace/ One of the most widely used ankle braces for Tennis and Basketball is the ASO Ankle Support by MedSpec. Used by thousands of athletes for chronic ankle sprains and ankle instability, the ASO has earned a reputation as the brace the Professional's wear. Roger Federer and Andy Roddick made the ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/aso-ankle-brace-ankle-instability/ Cho-Pat's newly patented Dual Action Knee Strap provides an extra dimension of relief for painful and weakened knees for all types of sports activities. It is ideal for running, basketball, soccer, tennis and golf. The Dual Action Knee Band is one of the most popular knee bands on the market ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/product-review-cho-pat-dual-action-knee-band-patella-tendonitis/ The DonJoy Armor Extreme Knee Brace is the strongest, off-the-shelf functional knee brace on the market and is designed for active people seeking ligament protection, excellent fit, and superb comfort. Over the years the Armor Extreme has been used extensively during skiing for people suffering from a wide range of ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/donjoy-armor-extreme-knee-brace-skiing/ The DonJoy Drytex Economy Hinged Knee Brace is a versatile and popular knee support for mild to moderate ligament instability for people with allergies or sensitivities to Neoprene material. Thousands of athletes and non-athletes have used the Economy Hinged Knee Brace for a wide range of sports activities. The Drytex Economy ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/donjoy-drytex-economy-hinged-knee-brace-mcl-injuries/ The DonJoy Playmaker Knee Brace is one of the most popular and widely used knee braces on the market. The functionality and price are the main highlights of this versatile and supportive brace. DonJoy is an international brace manufacturer that supplies the US Ski Team, US Snowboarding Team, Canadian Freestyle ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/donjoy-playmaker-knee-brace/ Anybody who has had a heel spur or plantar fasciitis is very familiar with the sometimes disabling pain on the bottom of the foot when they get up in the morning, or after sitting for a prolonged period of time. There is a wide range of treatment options available for ... http://www.braceshop.com/blog/index.php/product-review-night-splint-heel-spur-syndrome-plantar-fasciitis/