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I’ve been using both TENS and EMS for years and own a box full of units but surprisingly, I didn’t have a wireless machine in there. That was until I got my hands on iReliev’s PlayMakar Therapeutic Wearable System, an exciting new product from this burgeoning brand. It’s an all …
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When you look at the health and fitness market, the latest research shows that nearly 30% of US residents are inactive. The result isn’t great, however if you look at year on year increases things are definitely improving. We’ve compiled some of the most shocking fitness statistics to show you …
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Want to get fit and not sure where to start? Or are you a regular gym bunny and like to validate your long hours working out? Either way, fitness is an important component to being healthy. Here we bring you 30 fitness facts to help you understand the benefits of …
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Whether you’re considering using a physical therapist for the first time, or perhaps you’re a regular, you might be interested in finding out more about the profession, success rates, relevant research and data, and the history of the profession. So we’ve compiled the latest physical therapy statistics, as well as …
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When you suffer from a back problem you may feel isolated, however these shocking back injury statistics highlight the frequency of back injuries within our society, occupations that are most at risk from back injuries and the amount that is spent by the US on treatment every year. You may …
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There are a vast range of organizations that exist around the world to promote and raise awareness of the importance of good back and spinal health, and many that offer support to those that are living with back pain or spinal conditions. We’ve highlighted 10 organizations who are really making …
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The back is one of the most important elements of the body; in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you must look after your back. Since back pain affects 8 out of 10 Americans in their lifetime, here are nine simple steps you can take to relieve some of the …
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Electrically stimulating your abdominal muscles to tone them is nothing new, this method has been around for years now. The ab toning belt however, a DIY-type of product for home use has been the subject for much debate. That’s hardly surprising though, when some manufacturers of yesteryear were making promises …
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What is an electric muscle stimulator? An electric muscle stimulator (often referred to as an EMS machine or unit) is an electronic device used to deliver electrical impulses to the body, in order to make the muscles contract. Impulses are sent from the device to a series of electrodes (usually …
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In my recent post about electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) I said the next phase for my training would be to work on my abdominal muscles, to contribute towards building a stronger core. Guess what? I made a start and thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try out and …
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