Product Review: Freeze Sleeves

 Product Details:

My Review:

The patent-pending Freeze Sleeve is an innovative, American-made product that converts a modern compression sleeve into a clean and convenient cold therapy device. Designed for both men and women, the Freeze Sleeve comes in six sizes, and can be used for 360 degrees of compression coverage on different areas of both the arms and legs.

For athletes who’ve struggled with the mess and annoyance of traditional ice bags and wraps, the Freeze Sleeve offers a simpler, more effective, and more comfortable alternative. Simply store the sleeve in your freezer (minimum two hours, no maximum), then—after a workout—slip it over the desired treatment area for 20 minutes of cold therapy. There’s no need to prepare an ice pack or fidget with its placement. The Freeze Sleeve naturally contours to your body, allows a full range of motion, and won’t burn or damage your skin. It’s even formulated with an anti-microbial gel to prevent odors. Excellent stretch and coverage for this sleeve. Material is comfortable. Sizing is accurate and so much easier to use—no sliding cold packs or need for ties to keep in place. Plastic bag is a bit difficult to open—am always afraid that I will tear it.

• Ideal for runners knee, knee tendonitis and other knee injuries
• Great for general soreness after workouts, practice or competition
• Anatomical design for full coverage and comfort

Great alternative to using the old fashioned bag of ice especially if you want to move around during treatment. The cold temperature does last the recommended 20 minutes so you don't have to worry about over doing it.  It’s great to get compression and ice in one product. My elbows hurt from weightlifting, and the freeze sleeve is a tremendous help. An unexpected benefit is you can do other things instead of just sitting around holding and ice pack. Great quality I use mine multiple times daily and they hold up well.

So much better than your typical ice pack & recovering systems. All the same benefits but none of the hassle! Just stick it in the freezer then slip it on your arm or leg. No ice, no condensation, no leaking water. Great product!

PT Techniques: Patella Taping

 The following patella taping technique is designed to support the patella, correct abnormal patella alignment (lateral tracking) and reduce stress on the knee during activity.  It can be used for both the treatment and prevention of knee injuries particularly runners knee, patella instability and dislocation (stronger pull of tape more medially for alignment, lateral tape is for stability aka low stretch).

Benefits:

• Decrease pain during sport or activity
• Aid healing of certain knee injuries
• correct patella alignment
• Allow an earlier return to sport or activity following injury
• Reduce the likelihood of injury aggravation
• Prevent knee injuries during high risk sports
• Improve activation of the inner quad muscles

Indications for Patella Taping:

• With certain knee injuries such as runners knee and where abnormal patella tracking is contributing to the injury.
• To prevent injury or injury aggravation
• As always consult a medical professional before use.

When to avoid Patella Taping:

• Allergic reaction to tape
• Certain injuries such as fractures
• Increase in symptoms (pain, aches, itchiness, numbness, swelling etc)
• Circulatory or sensory problems

NEW COURSE ALERT: FMT MOBILITY SPECIALIST COURSE

 

An evidence-informed self-myofascial release course that advances students’ understanding of foam rolling, massage stick work and mobility ball techniques as rehabilitation and performance interventions.

Ideal for range of motion improvement, performance hacks and athletic recovery enhancement.


FMT Mobility Specialist Course is an evidence-informed self-myofascial rolling course that advances students’ understanding of mobility techniques for their patient’s and client’s needs. FMT Mobility Specialist offers a practical framework and a systematic approach for determining why, how, when and where to roll for movement preparation, movement recovery or pain relief. Assessment systems will be presented examining concepts of joint by joint mobility, stability and fascial integrity. These systems will be utilized to direct fun and innovative lab experiences throughout the course.

FMT Mobility Specialist methodically integrates a review of the current literature and demonstrates the science behind rolling for improved rehabilitation or performance outcomes. Current concepts such as rolling with percussion/vibration will be explored with innovative solutions provided for common movement, performance and recovery challenges. This course is intended for health and fitness professionals with all levels of prior self-myofascial rolling experience.

Functional Movement Training (FMT) Certification courses are taught by industry leading experts in movement assessment, performance and rehabilitation. CEUs may be offered for DC, ATC, PT, LMTs, LAc, OTs and personal trainers – depending on location and class type. Please click on the date/location you are interested in attending to view complete CEU offering for that course.


Educational Objectives of FMT Mobility Specialist
At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify and discuss the history of self-myofascial release/rolling (Self-MFR) techniques.
• Compare and contrast current foam rolling research studies.
• Discuss and critique neurological vs mechanical physiological effects of self-myofascial rolling techniques.
• Compare variables of ‘how’ we roll, including depth, duration and rate of rolling and the effects on the underlying tissue and patient/client outcomes.
• Compare variables of ‘why and when’ we roll, including for movement preparation, movement recovery and pain relief.
• Discuss, screen and apply joint by joint mobility and stability MFR techniques to explore a system of ‘where to roll’.
• Discuss, screen and apply facial chain mobility MFR techniques to explore a system of ‘where to roll’.
• Discover and experiment with various self-myofascial release application techniques for common complaint locations such as spine, upper and lower extremities.

https://www.rocktape.com/medical/education/mobility-specialist/