Shoulder stability and its importance in sports performance
Shoulder pain and instability is a common and disabling complaint, particularly amongst overhead athletes, often as a result of repetitive stress d...
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All Reflex garments are anatomically engineered with our patented Neuromuscular Performance System. Combining performance grade muscle-mapped compression with an integrated flexible skeleton, sensory nodes and grippy silicone cuffs to create garments that truly work with your body during exercise.
Proprioception and its link to sports performance
Proprioception is defined as the sense though which we perceive the position and movement of our body2, either relative to the world around us or t...
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How proprioception impacts sports injury, rehab, and return-to-play
Proprioception is a conscious or subconscious awareness of your body position and movement. An individual with well-developed proprioceptive skill...
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Does kinesiology tape really work? The science behind the trend
In recent years we’ve seen a substantial increase in the use of kinesiology tape, either applied at home or by physiotherapists, typically to provi...
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The science behind compression clothing: its benefits and application in sport
Compression clothing has been growing in popularity since the late 1980’s. In fact, the sight of both athletes and fitness enthusiasts training or...
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