IMPACT PICKS
Physio Gadgets Every Runner Needs EDITOR’S PICKS
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GRAHAM MCKERRELL
njury prevention and recovery tools have become synonymous with running and training. This collection of physio gizmos will help you say goodbye to pain and hello to more time to doing what you really love—running.
HotRock
OrthoCanada
This foam roller provides intense heat and therapeutic pressure for simple and effective pain relief. It increases blood flow to sore muscles and joints to help accelerate recovery. Reap the benefits of fast-acting heat and effective deep tissue massage to relieve sore muscles after a long run.
This rolling muscle massager was created by an athlete who was tired of suffering from sore muscles. The handheld foam roller helps relieve sore muscles, muscle knots, cramping, spasms and stiffness. It is a quick and effective method to myofascial and trigger point release.
$250 CAD | www.hotrockcanada.com
$42.95 CAD 18" | $48.95 CAD 22" | www.orthocanada.com
ULTRA-HEATED FOAM ROLLER
TIGER TAIL
Wave
WAVE SOFT TISSUE RELEASE TOOL This all-in-one myofascial release tool is the ultimate muscle scraping and soft tissue release tool. It incorporates massage surfaces with IASTM and Guasha Edges to effectively treat myofascial pain. Excellent in helping treat and maintain fascia for injury prevention and maintain good tissue quality. $79.95 CAD | www.fitter1.ca
OrthoCanada
ACUBALL
If you are experiencing tension in your glutes, quads or neck, this heatable ball is known for its therapeutic effects for central nervous system relaxation by stimulating blood flow to muscles that are tense and stiff. It helps relieves pain, muscle and fascia tightness, stiffness, and trigger points caused by injury or repetitive strain. $29.95 CAD | www.orthocanada.com
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