Sports Medicine & First AId

Happy birthday to the man, the myth, the legend that is Hulk Hogan. Hogan single-handedly tried to keep the spandex and feather boa industries in business throughout the 1980s and 1990s as he dressed almost exclusively in outlandish red and yellow outfits. Hogan parlayed his wrestling success with the World Wrestling Federation into an acting career, starring in Thunder in Paradise. He even released his own...

Avoid the Spring Rush! To help us manage our production and inventory, we’re offering all of our loyal customers a whopping 25% OFF our already discounted pricing on every item in our Sports First Aid Category Instant Ice Packs, Reusable Hot & Cold Packs, Securing Wraps 25% OFF Sports and Coaches First Aid Kits 25% OFF Electrolyte Tablets 25% OFF...

Today is the first day of Spring, and many are heading our for sports and other outdoor activities. Whether your thing is team sports, individual exercise or simple aerobic activity like hiking or walking - get out there and be healthy thing Spring. Remember, though to have your first aid supplies handy. From simple cuts, scrapes and bruises, to sunburn...

We've discussed concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI) - especially as it pertains to Youth Sports and Safety. We've even shown you a free concussions app. While we've discussed first aid for concussions and avoidance in the past, the CDC suggests a new focus on reshaping the culture of sports.   A new CDC report provides a snapshot on current...

We've talked about Concussions and TBI in the past, and especially how it affects Youths in Sports.We shared an article on Concussions, gave you deeper information on Head and Neck Injuries, discussed Treatment for Concussions and TBI, have addressed the concerns during Brain Injury Awareness Month, and spent time addressing Head and Neck Injuries in Youth Sports. Now we have a great new Free App...

While Spring is drawing to an end, school and organized sports may be over in your area, and coaches are for the most part done until Fall - the lessons about concussions and traumatic brain injuries still go on. Parent, especially should consider knowing more, as it is their turn to take on the safety manager roll as kids and...

Many of our readers know we surf test our bandages, kayak test our water resistant first aid kits, and take our marine and boating kits out on the ocean for "real life" quality testing before we offer these products for sale. 🌊 The oceans, seas, and waterways are very dear to us, and we sponsor beach clean ups, wet lands preservation...

Know the importance of skin cancer prevention and sun-safety behaviors. Today is Don’t Fry Day. The Friday before Memorial Day is Don’t Fry Day: Protect your skin today and every day. Millions of Americans will enjoy the great outdoors this weekend. Skin cancer, caused by too much sun, is the most common of all cancers in the United States. More people will...

While you should be slathering it on everyday, and any day you will be outside, be sure to make an extra effort at applying your sunscreen tomorrow for Don't Fry Day! To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday...

Spring Sports are coming (already!) hard to believe when much of the country is experiencing sub-zero temperatures, but it's true! Are you ready for rough-n-tumble fun outdoors? Think about safety on the sports field or track... don't let the bugs bite, and stay hydrated (if you're a spectator, remember the poncho for spring showers!) Read more: Head and Neck Injuries...