August 27, 2022 Issue, Page 11 of 12

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August 27, 2022 The Elk City News -11 6 EXERCISE SAFETY TIPS FAMILY FEATURES ‘nthe wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are more aware of their health and wellness. Now, as social restrictions ease, you may find yourself stepping up your workouts, whether you’re training for an event or working to improve your game in a recreational league. Sprains, strains and injuries can happen to even the most seasoned athletes, When you're testing your limits, even a minor injury can alter your performance. Consider products and supports like these from the CURAD Performance Series product line, available at Walmart and Amazon, to help you get back in the game quickly and safely. Find more resources to support your fitness joumey at CURAD.com. Photo courtesy of Getty Images Keep Dirt and Germs Away Spray Away Sore Spots The more active you are, the Controlling mild pain can help keep you harder it can be to find a bandage at the top of your game, and a topical that stays with you all day or all analgesic works fasto heal common pain ‘game long. You can find serious brought on by fitness and exercise, such as staying power with CURAD pain in knees, feet, shoulders and backs. Performance Series Bandages, For advanced numbing support, ActiviICE which come in a variety of shapes gel, roll-on and spray relieve soreness and sizes to conform to the body fast with ultra-strength 8% menthol that and are made to stand up to mud, has antiinflammatory properties to numb sweat, friction and heat. The muscles pre-workout and relieve post- rugged, heavy-duty fabric offers workout soreness. The gel also includes flexible, breathable protection pharmaceutical-grade conditioners that to help seal out dirt and germs, moisturize for lasting protection and and the highly absorbent, colored comfort to heal and relieve prolonged wound pads are antibacterial to inflammatory pain. help prevent infection, Put Pain in the Past Reduce Impact of When recovery becomes the name of Knee Strain the game and pain relief is needed after Weak, injured or arthritic knees can daily workouts or bodily injuries, home FORMANCE SERI come from many sources, including i\ remedies like CURAD Performance tendonitis and a wide range of conditions Series small reusable hot or cold that result in strain or overuse. An packs provide long-lasting chilling adjustable band can provide support or heating relief for recovery from for on-field sports and during workouts aches, pains and swelling. Cold packs HOT OR COLD or everyday activities, An option like work to heal bruises, reduce swelling BLE COMPRESS, the CURAD Performance Series Knee and relieve headaches and general Support has a universal, adjustable pain points while microwavable heat design that fits either knee for most packs provide satisfying heat therapy ‘SraAicHt YO Si men and women. Its adjustable patella to address sore and stiff joints, muscle Tonge support pad fits a variety of knee shapes cramps and tension. and sizes, and a special antimicrobial layer helps prevent stains and odor- causing bacteria, Manage Pain and Control Back Strain Relieve Pressure If you participate in endurance and When your back is strained, your body and performance can suffer. A strength exercises or certain sports, you mild or moderate sprain can benefit may ask a lot ofyour joints. Kinesiology from strong support and compression, tape can be configured a multitude of such as the CURAD Performance ways to help reduce pain and improve Series Back Support. The dual-pulley blood circulation, as well as relieve system provides quick, uniform, tension and pressure. Providing support custom compression with an easy, and relief while active, CURAD ‘one-hand pull and metal stays for Performance Series Far Infrared added support across the lower back Kinesiology Tape features infrared SUPPORT and abdomen. The soft, breathable technology, designed to absorb and ‘DUAL PULLEY SYSTEM material is discreet under clothing redirect energy, and may be experienced so you can wear it all day long and as a gentle radiant heat. The tape is latex hardly notice it, and the adjustable free, hypo-allergenic and can be worn design comfortably fits a wide variety for multiple days, even when swimming of body types. or participating in water sports.