Michael A. Martinez, MS, ATC, PES serves as the Assistant Athletic Trainer
for University of California, Irvine. Mr. Martinez also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University, Irvine. He is the Regional Director for CATA (California Athletic Trainers' Association), Region 5
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Welcome to the ActiveWrap Blog! In it, we'll keep you updated about exciting new ActiveWrap Products, Gear, and throw some good articles into the mix too!
The Top 5 Crossfit Injuries And How To Avoid Them
Posted on June 13 2017
The Top 5 Crossfit Injuries And How To Avoid Them Crossfit is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. A big reason for this is that the workouts are not monotonous. They are varied, fast-paced and intense. Crossfit uses a combination of callisthenics, plyometrics, Olympic lifting, HIIT (High Intensity Interval...
The Difference Between Pre & Post Workout Stretching
Posted on June 05 2017
The Difference Between Pre & Post Workout Stretching Our bodies are less like switches and more like volume knobs. They need to be warmed up gradually before they can perform at their full potential. If you jump straight to bench pressing 250 pounds after sitting in front of a screen...
How to Care for a Sore Lower Back
Posted on May 09 2017
If you're struggling with lower back pain, chances are you’re looking for a solution A.S.A.P. On top of being uncomfortable, a sore lower back can hinder you from completing daily activities. Walking, running, driving, and even lying down can suddenly become a painful chore. With this in mind, it’s...
Using Heat For Muscle Relief
Posted on May 04 2017
If you have injured a muscle, you may be finding yourself questioning what the most appropriate form of treatment is. One of the first decisions you have to make in order to begin healing is whether to use heat or ice on your muscles. This article will go into detail...
Common Mistakes When Using An Ice Pack
Posted on April 03 2017
“Common Mistakes When Using An Ice Pack” When dealing with an injury, your first instinct is often to grab an ice pack for your shoulder, or knee, etc and let the cool relief soothe the problem at hand. Of course, while ice packs are incredibly helpful, there is a wrong...
Ice Therapy- What it Does and When To Use it.
Posted on April 03 2017
Ice, anyone? Ice isn't just for cold drinks. In the past eight to ten years, many studies have shown the benefits of ice as therapy. Here are the answers to some common ice-related questions. What Does Ice Do?Ice is one of the simplest, safest, and most effective self care techniques...
Should I Use Ice or Heat On My Injury?
Posted on March 08 2017
When do you use an ice pack and when do you use a heat pack on an injury? Well most agree that heat generally feels better on the surface you may quickly become a fan of the benefits of ice if it suits your physiological make-up. In my 30 plus...
Reusable Cold Wraps- Making Life Easier for Shoulder Patients
Posted on March 05 2017
Cold therapy comes in many forms. However, if an ice pack or ice wrap is easy and comfortable for someone to apply and wear then they will actually follow through with the treatment. Speaking from direct experience, wrapping a big square ice pack around a patient's shoulder with an elastic...
Cryotherapy: Ice Packs vs. Liquid Nitrogen
Posted on December 02 2016
“Cryotherapy: Ice Packs vs. Liquid Nitrogen”Cryotherapy refers to a variety of applications of cold materials that can be used to treat sports injuries. Since cryotherapy reduces blood flow to an injured area, it reduces swelling, numbs the area, and reduces muscle spasms. Cryotherapy tends to work well for acute sports...
Shoulder Ice Wrap and Frozen Shoulder Pain
Posted on May 05 2014
Those of us who have experienced a stiff or frozen shoulder know the importance of reducing inflammation and increasing range of motion to the joint. The sooner we can relieve the stiffness, the sooner the pain will subside. However, movement at the shoulder joint is often very painful when injured...
ActiveWrap® and Physiquality Deliver Confidence and Quality Healthcare
Posted on November 04 2013
After a thorough product screening evaluation, we are pleased to now carry the Physiquality seal of approval. Physical Therapy professionals associated with PTPN Physiquality can now enjoy special pricing on all ActiveWrap products thru our new affiliation! This will allow any size clinic the opportunity to implement ActiveWrap thermal...
Active Wrap Ice and Heat Compression Wraps
Posted on October 04 2012
March 15, 2011 Click Link To View Posting Active Wrap Ice and Heat Compression Wraps Injury is part of the package when it comes to running. If you speak to any experienced runner then they will more than likely have spent at least some time recovering from one of the...
Why Ice And Heat Treaments Work For Injuries
Posted on October 04 2012
January 20, 2011 By Skyler Meine Ice and heat are the most common treatments for injury and soreness. Over the years you probably have heard of many different protocols for how to utilize ice and heat to improve recovery from injury. Lets make sure that you know exactly what...
Cold or Heat?
Posted on September 20 2012
Cold vs Heat Therapy Written for Inside Gymnastics Magazine Coaches Guide 2006 Much of today’s use of cryotherapy in the gym is in the acute or early stage of injury. We have all seen young athletes running around the soccer field or gymnasium juggling a dripping bag of ice, stopping...
New Product Alert!
Posted on September 07 2012
ActiveWrap® is pleased to release three new XXL sizes. The new XXL Shoulder Wrap, The XXL Back Wrap and The XXL Knee-Leg Wrap. If there is a body that needs therapy we can cover it. To learn more call us toll free at 866-880-9777.
Martial Arts Athletes Benefit From ActiveWrap
Posted on May 29 2011
I have a general policy of not guaranteeing anything. I like to under-promise and over deliver. That said I have one thing I can pretty much say with surety is that if you participate in combat sports (wrestling, boxing, martial arts, football, arm wrestling, etc.) you will, some time on...
Successful Cure for Plantar Fasciitis
Posted on May 29 2011
excerpt taken from Online Running Gear.Com To read the entire article please click the link above. If you’ve read about my treatment of plantar fasciitis, then you already know about my 10 month journey to find a cure for plantar fasciitis. I can finally say, with confidence, that I’ve been...
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