Prevention : Neuro-proprioceptive taping
First, what is neuro-proprioceptive taping? These are the colored bands that you see on professional and amateur athletes. Generally, they are affixed to a part such as the knee or the shoulder or others. It is obvious from the layout of the bands that they are not there to provide support like traditional taping would. […]
The Prevention of Osteoporosis
How can osteoporosis be prevented? Osteoporosis is not a disease. This is a natural process that makes bones more porous and susceptible to fracture. This process is often associated with aging, but young children and adults as young as 50 can have problems with osteoporosis. One of the problems associated with osteoporosis is the depletion […]
Ankle Sprain Prevention
Which is better: an orthosis or an ankle taping? Athletes who have had problems with their ankles (1st, 2nd or 3rd degree sprains) prior to a physical activity should use a method to solidify their ankles to avoid aggravating the situation or re-injuring themselves. There are two ways to solidify an ankle: a professional can […]
Proprioception
What is proprioception and why is it important? Proprioception is a perception of the body’s position in space. It works through a combination of receptors, muscular and ligamentary, and the nervous system. It can be done consciously or unconsciously. This dimension is particularly evident when a person jumps, or does a balanced activity. The feedback […]
