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Restless Legs Syndrome
Leg Syndrome
University Studies Pain, Swelling, Stiffness, Muscle Relaxation, Enhance Athletic Performance
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"Hi,
I cannot find anything on heel pain (Plantar Fisitis (s))...could you advise if the ankle wrap is the product to order or the tape?
By the way, I have RLS (restless leg Syndrome) and use the calf wrap. I would never have believed this relief was possible WITHOUT the heavy drugs they give out. This product works excellent for me. I never would have believed it. The heel problem is for my wife, who has witnessed my relief and naturally is looking to your help.
Thank you, Vince G."

Restless Legs Syndrome

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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has no known cause. There are conditions similar that are caused by medical problems such as kidney failure or anemia. The most common form or restless legs affects between 1% and 5% of the general population. Males and females are equally affected, and it occurs in more people, as they get older. It is also known that during the last few months of pregnancy up to 15% of women develop restless legs. in most cases, the symptoms disappear after delivery.
FEATURES OF RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME
The main feature of restless legs is the presence of troublesome sensations in the legs that produce an irresistible urge to move. The condition is often difficult to describe but terms such as creeping, burning, itching, pulling, or tugging are frequently used. Sometimes sufferers experience sharp or numb feelings as well.

The restless legs occur or worsen only when at rest, typically ease with voluntary movement, yet frequently return again upon resting. Finally, symptoms of restless legs are worse in the evening and at night, especially when the sufferer lies down. Restlessness, fidgeting or nervousness manifests as movements of the toes, feet, or legs when the individual is sitting or lying down in the evening.

Pain Study

Translation: The quadriceps muscle group ("quads") is made of four muscles along the front of the thigh. They all share the tendon that encloses the kneecap and attaches to the top of the shin, and they extend your lower leg. Three of them just work the knee joint, and the fourth, the one on top and in the middle of the front of your thigh, also helps raise your thigh (along with iliopsoas). Trigger points in these muscles can cause pain in your knee and all along the front and outside of your thigh as far up as your pelvis. Trigger points in quadriceps are one of the chief causes of knee pain in both children and adults.NOTE:Drs. Travell and Simons say, "Unexplained thigh and knee pain in children, even in infants, is more frequently due to quadriceps femoris TrPs [trigger points] than is generally realized. These youngsters with thigh and knee pain should be examined for TrPs." (Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, Travell & Simons - see Bibliography

Excerpts from Pain Study being prepared for publication by a large Western University

METHODOLOGY
A group of 32 injury victims were selected from two locations. One a pain clinic where the injuries ranged from sports trauma to falls, and two "old injuries acting up." The other location was an athletic training center at a large Western University during basketball, volleyball, and track seasons. The injuries involved were strains, sprains, and trauma from falls, etc. There were no broken bones or deep cuts.

The subjects were randomly assigned to two groups, red or blue. All subjects were required to sign a consent form in order to join the study, however, neither the subject nor the trainer/nurse/physician knew whether red or blue was experimental or control. Each subject was asked—and agreed—not to ingest any type of analgesic or other pain medication nor obtain any other methods of treatment for their injury while participating in this study.
Results - the perceived levels of pain were calculated by subtracting the perceived level at each reporting time from the original perception:

· Thirty minutes - all control group subjects felt worse or no change. 31% of the treatment groups felt somewhat better. Significance of .024.

· Two hours - control group subjects continued to feel worse or the same. 56% of treatment group felt significant improvement. Significance is .003.

· 24 hours - 25% of control had some improvement. 63% of treatment group had significant improvement.

· Three days - 30% of control group had slight improvement. 88% of treatment group had moderate to great improvement.

· Seven days - 33% of control group subjects had again slight improvement. 91% of treatment group subjects had great to total improvement. Significance is .004.

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Anti-Inflammatory Study

Anti-inflammatory study by a large Southwest University

The researchers studied the anti-inflammatory action of the semiconductors on mice ears. The test was made with croton oil solution. In one test, the comparatives were no treatment, hydrocortisone, plain ink, ink with 375, 400 and 500 jg/ear. The other test used the tape pads.

Results:

Semiconductors when formulated as ink has anti-inflammatory activity. Approximately 500 jg/ear and 400 jg/ear of semiconductors has comparable anti-inflammatory activity to 200 jg of hydrocortisone. Approximately 375 jg/ear of semiconductors had very little activity at 6 hrs., indicating that the concentration of semiconductors is very critical and a small decrease in concentration can result in a change from high anti-inflammatory activity to almost not anti-inflammatory activity.

The same test was made using our semiconductors impregnated tape pads. The results were the same.

Summary:
These data indicate that germanium is an active topical anti-inflammatory agent when impregnated on cloth or tape.
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Muscle Relaxation Study

Muscle relaxation study by a large Southwest University

Another study underway is 50% complete as to the field work. It involves muscle relaxation. The protocol was to test if our product induces muscle relaxation by interfering with the sensitivity of muscle stretch receptors. This study uses the massage cones.

Notes from the Researchers

The research has proven to be more difficult than anticipated primarily because there has never been any research, at least documented, concerning how muscles relax or why muscles become more flexible.

The research was performed on mice. Basically they measured the flexibility that would occur over a 20 minute period by moving the mouse leg back and forth during this time period. Numerous tests were performed at three different frequencies to establish the control. The charts show how the muscle resistance decreases over time. In other words, warming up your muscles moves them to maximum flexibility.

Once these standards were developed, the same procedures were followed only a massage cone was applied to the belly of the muscles. The results show that our product quickly allows the muscle to move to full flexibility.

In another test, the muscles were at full flexibility and then our product was applied. In these tests nothing happened.

The next stage of the study will be 1) To record nervous activity in dorsal roots of the spinal cord during static and dynamic stretch, and 2) To determine static and dynamic muscle stiffness with or without topical application following cutting of dorsal roots.

We have no idea how, or if, this muscle relaxation relates to the pain relieve or the anti-inflammatory action noted in the other studies. However, it is possible injury could be prevented if muscles were relaxed by wearing our product.

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Enhance Athletic Performance

Large Midwest University

Two primary observations were made of athletes wearing Goode Wraps compared to placebo wraps. One involved a standing vertical jump and the other place kicking a football. Two motor tasks, vertical jumping and kicking, with two different athletes were investigated.

A NAC 400 High Speed Video Recording System was utilized to record ten kicks and jumps. In addition, the vertical jump was measured with a Kistler force plate. Each was tested 5 times with/and without the semiconductor imbedded wraps. The results for both were digitized utilizing an Ariel Performance Analysis System (ASPAS).

The vertical jumper wore ankle wraps, knee wraps and compression shorts. The kicker wore knee wraps.

The vertical jump results showed average jump height, vertical take-off velocity and vertical push-off impulse to be greater in the semiconductor jumps. Comparison of the best semiconductor and best control jumps revealed larger vertical impulse—resulting in larger vertical take-off velocity and jump height for the semiconductor jump. The kicking results showed that maximum ball velocity, knee joint angular velocity, and thigh and shank angular velocities at contact were larger in the semiconductor kicks.

Paired t-test, however, showed that the differences between the two conditions were not statistically significant (p<.05). Although no significant performance improvement was found, trends in the data suggest that external application of semiconductors may have a positive effect on motor performance. It is recommended that a larger study be undertaken to further illuminate the subject.

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What Are Goode Wraps, Anyway?

They are elasticized cloth bands or sports wraps. Each of these is impregnated with a unique blend of natural rare earth semiconductors that increase circulation to reduce pain or prevent swelling. Goode Wraps are available for the foot, ankle, knee, elbows, and wrist. In fact, the semiconductors can be added to almost any cloth like material.

What Are They Used For?
Primarily to control pain and swelling. They are ideal for tired aching muscles or joints from sporting activity, exercise and repetitive stress injuries. The Goode Wraps help the muscles regain strength and prevent or lessen the sharp pain in joints from tendon stress

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