For a great combination of softness and comfort choose a memory foam mattress topper. The mattress topper is made of superior heat sensitive visco elastic memory foam and covered in an ecru terry cloth fabric. When you lie down on this amazing material, the heat and pressure sensitive foam reacts to your body’s weight and temperature, so that it molds to your exact body shape. Whether you sleep on your back, stomach or side, your weight is distributed and pressure points disappear.

Available at MedEx01.com

The Togu Octositz Multi-Cube is highly stimulating for children due to its unusual shape. To promote physical co-ordination and balance, to build up muscles and to stabilize the spine. Also for various fun games. Very suitable for integrated games, because it is easy to include extremely shy children as well as children with a low tolerance of frustration, since there is no pressure to do well when playing with the octoseat.

Togu Octositz, The Multi-Cube, 32cm high, Red sold at Medex01.com

The Dynair Premium Seat Cushion provides the benefits of the classic wedge cushion and ball cushion in one perfect product.

Ergonomically shaped to encourage an upright posture, strengthen the back muscles and assist with back pain relief. Uniform pressure distribution also makes for pleasant thigh support.

Features:

• 2 sided – Soft flat side for sitting, and soft knobbly side may be used for foot and back massage.
• Air pump provided for individual air regulation
• Includes an exercise instruction sheet for a variety of exercises while seated (developed by an internationally renowned therapist)
• Ideal for children & teenagers at school, in the office and at home.

Specifications:

• Diameter: approx. 40cm
• Incline from front 3cm ~ 7cm

Jobri DYNAIR Premium Seat Wedge sold at MedEx01.com

• Provides relief while sitting by removing stress from the spine.
• Supports an upright posture, strengthens the back muscles and helps to relieve back pain.
• Disc pressure and comfort level can be adjusted to the user’s desired pressure with pump and needle valve.
• 16″ size designed for adults and has smooth surface for normal use or alternative side has Senso knobs that provide back and foot massage and improved air circulation while sitting.
• Integral component of the B.CO System.
• Exercise poster included.

Jobri Dynair Inflatable Seat Disk with Senso Knobs sold at Medex01.com

Exercises and stretches are designed to relax the tissues that surround the heel bone. Some simple exercises, performed in the morning and evening, often help you feel better.

Tuli’s offer instant relief from:

• Tired, burning, aching feet, legs and back
• Painful heels and heel spurs
• Nagging backache and neckache
• Shin splint and arthritic joints

Tuli’s GAITORS 3/4 Length Arch Support sold at MedEx01.com

Viscoped Advantages

• Full-length viscoelastic insoles incorporating areas of softer density in the heel and metatarsal region
• Raised metatarsal pad aids in desired realignment of metatarsal heads
• Slight contouring of the arch for gentle support
• Provides shock load reduction throughout the entire length of the insole
• Ventilation holes allow for air circulation to combat heat build-up
• Five sizes may be easily trimmed for optimum fit
• Always available in pairs to prevent leg length discrepancies, Viscoped may be easily converted from one shoe to the next
• Viscoelastic medical-grade silicone provides peak shock load reduction to ankle, knee and hip joints

Viscoped can be used to treat:

• Metatarsalgia- A general term for irritation of the metatarsals; aching pain in the metatarsal bones of the foot result from anatomical changes in their alignment.
• Fat pad atrophy- Also known by “thinning of the fat pad”, this condition is characterized by a decrease in the size, or wasting away of the layer of body fat that is normally present to protect the metatarsal phalangeal heads; can also occur in the heel.
• Foot pain (plantar pain) * Pressure redistribution
• Diabetic foot- Frequently results from neuropathy, or nerve damage, in the feet which can lead to a dulling or loss of sensation, making one unable to feel pain, heat or cold; Viscoped should be worn only in non-ulcerative conditions.
• Morton’s neuroma- An irritation that is caused by compression of a branch of the plantar nerve between the heads of the metatarsal bones and sometimes occurs when the second toe is larger than the big toe.
• Back and joint pain
• Hyperkerastosis- Thickening of the outer layer of skin. It may occur as an inherited disorder, affecting the soles of the feet.
• Splayfoot- A condition in which the feet are abnormally flattened out.
• Forefoot and toe deformitiesBauerfeind

ViscoPed Insoles sold at MedEx01.com

This uniquely-designed tennis elbow strap is more effective and comfortable than conventional supports. Epi-Lock’s unique distal strap supports extensors that are deeply buried and harder to support near the elbow where tennis elbow straps are usually worn. Its two straps together give exceptional support and pain relief.

The non-elastic straps are worn comfortably snug. When muscular force is applied, the extensors automatically enlarge causing the straps to tighten. Because the straps are relatively narrow, they focus the binding force for maximum effectiveness. As the extensors relax, the straps return to their comfortably snug condition.

* Lightwieght
* Won’t slip
* Washable

Epi-Lock Elbow Supports are manufactured from DermaDry, an exclusive material that outperforms all conventional bracing materials. DermaDry combines the breathability and water-vapor transmission capabilities of open- cell sponge rubber with the durability, stretch and compression of neoprene.

This process allows perspiration to evaporate and is further enhanced by the KwikWick treatment of the soft polyester that coats the inside and outside of the braces.

DermaDry keeps just the right amount of soothing warmth in the soft muscle tissues, keeping them flexible while providing compression. A flame lamination process is used to secure the KwikWick treated polyester to the rubber, eliminating the need for industrial adhesives, a known cause of contact dermatitis.

Epi-Lock Elbow Support sold at MedEx01.com
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The Foam Roller is a simple and effective tool used for balance and alignment.  A foam roller helps in developing core stabilization, stamina, and body awareness.  Foam rollers are excellent exercise tools. They can be very effective props in pilates and other exercise classes and  they are fun to experiment with.

Foam rollers do provide a compression massage which does improve circulation. By placing the large muscles you wish to compress on the roller and allowing your your body’s weight to press them into the hard foam, you improve circulation and loosen tight body knots in your muscles and tendons ensuring  proper muscle quality.

Foam Rollers come in different sizes

Foam Rolling:

You place the roller between your muscle and the floor and use your body weight to gently and slowly roll for the entire length of your muscle.

When you reach a painful spot, stop rolling and use your body weight to press down. Hold that spot until the pain goes away. If the pain does not seem to go away, don’t worry, just continue rolling and hit all of your “spots”.

Start off slow eventually it will be come a part of your exercise routine and you find relief and start feeling better all over!

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