14 Peaks Copper Elbow Compression Sleeves for Exercise and Health

Compression sleeves are great to support joints during exercise. They are also useful to provide compression to swollen joints or lymphatic swelling. These 14 Peaks Copper Elbow Compression Sleeves do both in comfort. They are easy to put on, pull up easily and are easily removed. They do not tightly bind the arm at all. The elastic band at the top holds the sleeves on and keeps them from sliding during elbow motion. I do recommend that you order the larger size if you are between sizes. While you don't want them so loose that they will fall off, you also do not want the top elastic to be so tight that it restricts lymphatic flow or constricts the arm too much. The copper nylon and spandex sleeve seems to almost add power to the elbow joint, which is very useful during exercise. While it says it can be machine washed I only hand wash compression garments, especially if they have an extra component such as silver or copper. Machine washing can also stretch them out too much. I recommend the 14 Peaks Copper Elbow Compression sleeves for exercise and as a lightweight compression garment for mild lymphatic swelling.

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DanceCrazy Ultra Stretch Strap by SalsaCrazy Works In Many Ways

I have never had a stretch strap before and was a little uncertain how to use this once I got it. However, I do go to a warm water therapy pool several times a week. I was tired of using waterlogged noodles to stretch and strengthen my legs and thought this stretch strap might work better than those noodles. This strap proved to be just what I needed in this pool. I started by putting one opening on the strap under my knee and another opening about 3 openings down over my ankle. I then held the strap out in front of me and felt the stretch throughout my leg, both on the upper thigh and calves. I help this pose for 2 minutes and switched legs. I then turned to face the wall of the pool and put one opening over my ankle and slightly lifted that ankle so the calf and foot were parallel to the bottom of the pool. I held this pose for 2 minutes and switched. I then went to a deeper part of the pool where there was a metal ladder and hooked the strap around both sides of the ladder. I held the strap and bent and flexed my trunk and legs. This strap worked perfectly for me doing my exercises in the pool. I am also using it for some yoga stretches (on land, of course) and have found it to be beneficial. One thing I would recommend is for SalsaCrazy to include a few examples of how to use the strap in various position to easily stretch the body. This strap is very well made and will last for years. If you do use it in a pool or in salt water, I suggest rinsing it well to remove traces of chemicals or salt. Overall, I am very pleased with this strap and do recommend it.

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