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Sports Addict. Partner of SportStrap, the helpful Sports Medical supplier. Follow me at Cade Arnel

The 2012 SportStrap Catalogue Download Is Here – With An Expanded Product Range

With the New Year now upon us (which is hard to believe I know), the SportStrap team would like to take this opportune time to thank our Customers for giving us the opportunity to bring to you the great products, prices and services  you deserve during 2011.

It is now approaching 12 months since we decide to open the SportStrap Online Store, and expand our service area Australia wide ( and globally in some cases).

We have also been working hard recently to extend our product range, to bring more savings to the Sports Clubs, Business and Individual Customers that we serve.

You can view our full range of products here on our 2012 SportStrap Catalogue Download , or you can check them out on our SportStrap Store homepage, in the New Products section.

Sportstrap 2012 Product Catalogue

Below is a summary of the new products we have introduced to our product range for 2012.

New Products for 2012

 Automated External Defibrillator

Automated External Defibrillator

 Gatorade Powder

Gatorade Powder

 Powerade Powder

Powerade Powder
Aluminium Alloy Emergency Pole Stretcher

Aluminum Alloy Emergency Pole Stretcher

 Aluminium Alloy Scoop Stretcher

Aluminum Alloy Scoop Stretcher

 Aluminium Alloy Emergency Foldaway Stretcher

Aluminium Alloy Emergency Folding Stretchers
Adjustable Stiff Neck Brace

Adjustable Neck Brace

 SAM Splint

SAM Splints

 20 Litre Drinks Cooler

20 Litre Drinks Cooler
Deep Heat Spray

Deep Heat Spray

 Velcro Compression Cuff

Velcro Compression Cuff

 Panamax Tablets

Panamax Tablets
Deep Heat PatchesDeep Heat Patches Water Bottle - 750mlDrinks Bottle Water Bottle RackWater Bottle Racks

SportStrap Club Savings Program

This year, as part of our usual SportStrap Club Savings Program, we have put together what we think is not only great value on paper for Sports Clubs, but is guaranteed to make a difference to the bottom line of Sports Clubs across Australia.

Full details can be found in our 2012 Catalogue, and contains Massive Savings of up to $3970, and Piece-of-Mind for Sporting Clubs including on:

  • Savings of $300 for every $1000 spend on Sports Tape compared to other major suppliers (for all customers).
  • Save up to $450 on an AED Defibrillator for your Sports Club (Our Price $1850).
  • Save up to $2100 per season on Sports Drinks (Powerade, Gatorade).

and Customer Reward Program bonuses including…

  • Receive $320 of bonus products(when reaching $1000 a season on Sports Tape) .  
  • Receive $200 of Sports Tape or a Massage Table(when reaching $3000 a season on Sports Tape) .

SportStrap Club Savings Program

Defibrillator Units for Communities

Since launching the SportStrap Club Savings Program, we have had several enquiries from sports clubs wanting to buy multiple Automated External Defibrillator units for different facilities, businesses, or bodies in their community (ie Swimming Pools, Doctors Surgery, RSL Clubs, etc).

AED DefibrillatorWith many recent cases of players or supporters suffering heart-attacks, on game day or on the job, communities are now investing in defibrillators to help save lives in their communities around Australia.

So if you think there is a similar need in your community for multiple units, email Cade at info@sportstrap.com.au, and we can provide an unbeatable price on multiple units.

Have a most outstanding day,

Cade Arnel

SportStrap.com.au ©2012

Chris Judd Shoulder Injury

How To Strap A Shoulder

Chris Judd Strapped Shoulder In this weeks article of SportStraps “How to Strap” series, I’d like to focus on preventing shoulder injuries, by taking a close at look at how to strap a shoulder.

One of the most common shoulder injuries is the acromioclavicular joint injury, or AC Joint injury, where the inside ligaments of the shoulder can be strained, stretched or damaged.

The shoulder,  can take a lot of impacts, strains and dislocations from ‘over extension’ and collisions during contact sports.

The shoulder can also be subjected a lot of wear and tear after years of playing sports that involve lots of arm extension activity, which can stretch or weaken the shoulder joint and the surrounding ligaments.

Learn to Strap a Shoulder from an Expert

So a proper taping technique is important for both shoulder injury prevention and sport injury management in sports people and athletes.

I would like to share with you a video that shows a great technique for strapping the shoulder using Sports Tape, courtesy of highly experienced Sports Trainer, Cam Wray. As I have mentioned previously, Cam has been a trainer with many first class rugby teams such as England, South Africa, Australian Universities, the Australian Barbarians, Canada 7’s, Argentina 7’s and the Qld Reds rugby teams. I hope you like it!

How to Strap a Shoulder

As you can see from the video, Cam’s method is both simple and gives great support to the AC Joint.

In this technique the arm is slightly bent, with the hand resting on the hip and tape is applied as follows:

  1. Anchors are applied both over the shoulder and around the bicep,
  2. Apply 2-3 basket-weave strips both direction, criss-crossing the point of the shoulder to give the shoulder ligament support and protection.
  3. Apply 2-3 corkscrew strips starting from the nipple area, up and over the point of the shoulder and wrapping around the arm.
  4. Finish off with Elastic Adhesive Bandage over and around the arm & shoulder, and around the upper torso.

As well as using the correct shoulder taping technique, its also important to use quality supplies, so lets have a look at what is needed to complete the job.

 

What items do you need to Strap a Shoulder?

To strap a shoulder properly, you are going to need the following items:

Preparation to Tape a Shoulder

For optimum results when taping the shoulder, it is recommended to prepare the shoulder by doing the following:

  • Shave off any hair around the area on the shoulder being taped (Hairy guys only).
  • Apply Pre-Tape Spray to improve Tape Adhesion.
  • Cover the nipple with an adhesive foam ring for protection.

Correct Tape Tension

Shoulder Anatomy

Its also important for the athletes comfort and performance, that the arm is not taped too tight, as it will prevent the blood flow down the arm and become uncomfortable.

To strap a shoulder to the correct tension, you simply need to take care to lay the Rigid Strapping Tape on the skin with little to no tape with tension.

More “How to Strap” Articles?

In the first two articles of the SportStrap “How to Strap” series, we have looked how to prevent both ankle and knee injuries with some great strapping techniques.

In case you missed the articles, you can find them here:

Next week, we will take a look at how to prevent thumb injuries, and in particular “how to strap a thumb”.

If you found this article helpful please complete the following:

    • Subscribe to our Newsletter below to receive more “How To” articles as released.
    • Leave a comment below, to let me know:
      • Your experience with strapping a shoulder,
      • Or any questions you have about strapping shoulders!
    • Add your “Like” to the SportStrap fan page
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Have a most outstanding day,

Cade Arnel

SportStrap.com.au

How to Strap a Knee

How To Strap A Knee

Shaun Burgoyne Strapped KneeIn this weeks edition of the SportStrap “How to Strap” series, we are going to take a closer look at how to strap a knee.

The knee can take a lot of punishment during activity playing sport, and in particular contact sports. So a proper taping technique is important for both knee injury prevention and sport injury management in sports people and athletes.

One of the most common knee ligament injuries is the medial collateral ligament injury, where the inside ligaments of the knee can be strained or damaged.

Learn How to Strap a Knee from an Expert

I would like to share with you another video that shows a great technique for supporting the knee using Sports Tape, courtesy of highly experienced Sports Trainer, Cam Wray.

Cam has worked with many first class rugby teams such as England, South Africa, Australian Universities, the Australian Barbarians, Canada 7’s, Argentina 7’s and the Qld Reds rugby teams. Enjoy!

Best Knee Strapping Technique

As you can see from the video, Cam’s method is both simple and gives great support to the medial ligament.

How To Tape A Knee

  1. In this technique the knee is slightly bent at 10°, anchors are applied above and below the knee.
    How To Strap a Knee 1
  2. Apply 3 series of basket-weave strips on the inside of the knee, criss-crossing the inside of the knee to give the medial ligament support and protection. Ensure the strips overlap by approx 50%.
    How to Strap a Knee 5
  3. Apply 2 medial crossover strips from the top anchor on from the inside of the knee, around the back to bottom anchor on the outside of the knee. Ensure the strips overlap the previous strip by about 50%.
    How to Strap a Knee
  4. Wrap with Elastic Adhesive Bandage, start at the top anchor and wrap around once and then diagonally down to the bottom anchor on the inside of the knee.
    How To Strap a Knee 8
  5. Continue to wrap the knee with EAB around the bottom anchor.
    How to Strap A Knee 9
  6. Continue wrapping around the bottom anchor then diagonally back up to the top anchor on the inside of the knee. Finishing on the outside of the knee at the top.
    How to Strap a Knee 10
  7. Remember to rub down the the tape to assist with adhesion.

 

As well as using the correct knee taping technique, its also important to use quality supplies for the job, so lets have a look at what is needed.

 

What items do you need to Strap a Knee?

To strap a knee properly, you are going to need the following items:

Preparation to Tape an Knee

For optimum results when taping the knee, it is recommended to prepare the knee by doing the following:

  • Shave off any hair around the area on the knee being taped.
  • Cover any wounds with Non-Stick Wound pads.

Correct Tape Tension

Knee Anatomy

Its also important for the athletes comfort and performance, that the knee is not taped to tight, in particular the anchors above and below the knee, as it will prevent the blood flow around the knee and restrict movement.

To strap a knee to the correct tension, two good tests to do is the pinch test (as mentioned last week), & also knee squats. If the anchors don’t restrict your movement or flexing of your calf and hamstring to much, then the taping tension is right.

More “How to Strap” Articles?

This article is the second of many of SportStrap’s “How To Strap” series. Other articles in the “How to” series can be found below:

If you found this article helpful please complete the following:

    • Subscribe to our Newsletter below to receive more “How To” articles as released.
    • Leave a comment below, to let me know:
      • Your experience with strapping a knee,
      • Or any questions you have about strapping knees!
    • Add your “Like” to the SportStrap fan page
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Have a most outstanding day,

Cade Arnel

SportStrap.com.au