26th December 2011

Trion:Z Nick Matthew interview

Nick Matthew is one awesome squash player! He is currently ranked as the World Number 1, world champion and Commonwealth Games double gold medalist. Did we mention he wears Trion:Z?!!….He is wearing the Trion:Z Dual Loop magnetic therapy bracelet below – Go Nick!

Here’s our Nick Matthew interview;

How did you hear about trion:z products and when did you start wearing them?

Started wearing the bracelets 2 1/2 years ago after hearing about them from my manager & Paul Hendry. Ended up winning the first 2 tournaments I wore them in!

What benefits do you feel from wearing trion:z?

They aid & suit my healthy & active lifestyle perfectly. I feel lethargic & naked if i don’t have one on!

When did your passion for squash start?

When I first picked up a racket at 8 years old. I fell in love with the sport almost instantly.

Who is your hero in your own sport and why? And outside of your sport?

Was always Peter Nicol growing up, and it was a massive honour to become part of the same england team as him & compete against him……and eventually sneak a couple of wins against him. Outside of my sport I look up to modern stars like Chris Hoy, Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah & Alistair Brownlee.

How do you keep yourself in shape when you aren’t playing?

Lots of gym work and interval/circuit based training.

What has been the highlight of your career?

2 x world titles in 2010 & 2011 & 2 commonwealth games golds in 2010.

What is the worst injury you’ve ever had? Was it career threatening?

I had shoulder surgery on a laberal tear in january 2008 and didn’t reappear on tour until september that year so it was definitely career threatening.

Who is the toughest player you have ever come up against?

When I first started on tour, definitely Peter Nicol & Jonathon Power. Nowadays it’s Ramy Ashour.

What’s your top tip for budding young squash players?

Be prepared to make sacrifices. Things that feel like massive sacrifices in the short term add up to make all the difference in the long term.

Who do you have your eye on as the next big british squash star?

I mentor a young lad from chesterfield called Ashley Davies who is the british under 17 champion & is ranked number 1 in europe u17.

What sort of banter goes on between the players on court? Is there ‘sledging’ between the players similar to what happens in cricket?

A little bit of banter but it’s all a bit ‘pg’ these days. Used to be much worse with some of the snarling aussie players of yesteryear! I think we should start re-introducing it a bit more…..everyone gets on far too well these days!

31st August 2011

Arthroscopic treatment for curing tennis elbow

Is arthroscopic treatment a viable option for curing tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow is a potentially debilitating condition, although in almost 90% of cases, can be managed successfully without the need for surgery.

However for some, techniques such as exercises and physiotherapy are not a successful long-term solution to tennis elbow, and further treatment is required.

One such action is arthroscopic treatment, which has been considerably researched in recent years, with studies proving it can be a successful long-term cure for tennis elbow.

Arthroscopic surgery involves a doctor looking into a joint with a camera. The most common form of arthroscopy is for knee injuries, but it is also becoming an increasingly common way to operate on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip and ankle.

The University of Pittsburgh carried out an investigation into the viability of arthroscopic techniques to treat tennis elbow. The research studied the pain and functional scores of 30 patients suffering tennis elbow over a 13 month period.

The patients had arthroscopic treatment performed on them during this time and the results found that it provided effective long-term pain relief and functional restoration; with 93% of the patents saying they would have the treatment again if they needed it.

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24th August 2011

Curry linked to cure for tennis elbow, golfers elbow and arthritis

The health benefits of curcumin, the ingredient that gives turmeric its bright yellow colouring, are numerous.

Not only has this unique nutrient been linked to helping stave off certain types of cancer, but it has now also been shown to be capable of diminishing the effects of tennis elbow and other inflammatory conditions.

Researchers at the University of Nottingham and Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich have recently proven that the properties in curcumin can be used to suppress biological mechanisms that cause the swelling of the tendons, and could therefore be an effective treatment for inflammatory conditions, such as tennis elbow and arthritis.

Speaking of the innovatory findings, Dr Ali Mobasheri, who co-led the research said:

“Our research is not suggesting that curry, turmeric or curcumin are cures for inflammatory conditions such as tendinitis and arthritis. However, we believe that it could offer scientists an important new lead in the treatment of these painful conditions through nutrition.”

Conventional ‘cures’ for tennis elbow and golfers elbow, include physiotherapy, steroid injection treatments, braces and rest. The fact that sufferers could perhaps be relieved of the condition via nutrition is an exciting advancement in the world of tendonitis and medicine.

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17th August 2011

Help for tennis elbow pain

The inflammation of the tendons that join the muscles of the forearm to the outside in the elbow is medically referred to as tennis elbow.

Because tennis elbow is an injury primarily caused by over usage, tennis players and athletes in general are more vulnerable and susceptible to contracting it.

Tennis elbow is, however, not a condition exclusive to athletes, as many painters, carpenters, plumbers and regular computer users are also vulnerable to experiencing tennis elbow.

There are certain steps you can take to ease the tennis elbow pain.

Rest

Taking rest from the activity that caused the tennis elbow is perhaps the best way to help relieve tennis elbow pain, or at least not make it any worse. Take at least a week’s rest from the regular activity that is likely to have caused the tennis elbow.

Take pain relief

Whilst pain relief will not help prevent the condition from occurring or becoming worse, taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin can ease the pain and reduce the swelling.

Visit a physiotherapist

Physiotherapy can help to strengthen the muscles in the forearm and, by doing so, can help alleviate the pain of tennis elbow and prevent the condition from becoming worse.

Wear a protective arm brace

Wearing a protective arm brace throughout the activities that caused the tennis elbow can support the muscles in the arm, alleviating the pain whilst helping to prevent the condition from being aggravated.

Use magnetic therapy such as Trion Z bracelets

If you are in agony with tennis elbow pain or experiencing any discomfort, magnetic therapy is proven to help reduce the pain caused by tennis elbow. By increasing blood circulation by up to 300% so that muscle tension is reduced by 50%, magnetic therapy such as Trion Z bracelets are an effective way of treating the pain caused by tennis elbow.

If you want an aid to reduce the pain, take a look at Trion:Z’s range of magnetic therapy bracelets.

 

15th July 2011

How to prevent Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow – The causes, symptoms and treatments.

Despite its name, tennis players make up less than 5% of all cases of tennis elbow. In most cases the inflammation of the bones of the elbow is caused by repetitive movements of the wrist, forearm and elbow.

Although in spite of there being a large proportion of non-tennis players suffering from tennis elbow, as many as 50% of tennis players will also suffer from the condition at some point in their lives.

We look at the causes, symptoms and how to prevent Tennis Elbow.

Causes of tennis elbow

Overuse of the muscles in your forearm can cause the tendons to tear, which, over time, leads to irritation and pain where the tendon is attached to the bone.

Activities that involve repetitive twisting of the wrist can cause the condition, therefore builders, plumbers, painters, butchers and chefs are at a greater risk of suffering from tennis elbow.

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