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Monthly Archives: June 2019

  1. Mechanism and Application of Biofreeze® Topical Analgesic

    Mechanism and Application of Biofreeze® Topical Analgesic

    Biofreeze® topical analgesic reduces pain through “cryotherapy,” or cold application. It has been well-established that cold reduces the sensation of pain and reduces inflammation. (For a comprehensive text on cryotherapy, see Knight). “Cryokinetics” is a technique of using cold application to reduce pain during exercise. This helps facilitate earlier exercise interventions for healing tissue. Cooling and re-warming tissue with movement stimulates reperfusion of healing tissue.

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  2. Biofreeze Cryospray in conjunction with Kinesio Tape application

    Biofreeze Cryospray in conjunction with Kinesio Tape application

    Biofreeze Cryospray topical analgesic can be used as an effective adjunct to the Kinesio Taping Method. As stated in the Kinesio materials the primary treatment effect from Kinesio Taping is achieved through stimulation of the proprioception receptors and circulatory system involvement effectively stimulating lymph drainage and removing exudate through the capillary and venous flow.

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  3. Use and Care of Reusable Solid Gel Stimulating Electrodes

    Use and Care of Reusable Solid Gel Stimulating Electrodes

    Clean skin is the best preventative against irritation, so always wash skin at the electrode application site with soap and water. Pat the skin dry with a towel.

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  4. Vasyli Medical Online Course and Practical Workshop

    Vasyli Medical Online Course and Practical Workshop

    This online course will present a foundational understanding of lower limb biomechanics and is a prerequisite to attending the continuing education workshops on practical orthotic therapy. To get the most from this educational offering, we request that you fulfill the online course requirement within 30 days prior to attending a workshop. This online course content, together with the practical workshop instruction has been accredited for 8 CEU’s in most states.

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