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SKI SNOW

Product catalog summary

Overview
This document provides an overview of injury prevention and solutions for skiing and snowboarding, focusing on various types of injuries and the corresponding Zamst products designed to prevent or mitigate these injuries. The document is structured around different types of injuries and the specific Zamst solutions available for each.

Injury Types and Solutions

Ligament Instability: The ZK7 stabilizes the knee's cruciate ligaments, supporting and preventing injuries.
Thumb Sprain: The Thumb Guard prevents sprains and offers a moldable custom fit.
Tendonitis and Wrist Injuries: Wrist Wrap/Band stabilizes and prevents wrist sprains.
Muscle Injuries: The TS1 provides compression, support, and heat to muscles, improving balance and stability.
Icing: IW1/IW2 solutions offer icing and compression for small or larger areas.
Shoulder Instability: The Shoulder Wrap stabilizes the shoulder while allowing free motion.
Back Pain: The ZW5 reinforces lower back stability and improves posture.
Kneecap Instability: EK5/EK3 re-center the kneecap and stabilize the knee.
Patellar Tendonitis: The JK2 limits constraints and absorbs impacts, stabilizing the kneecap.
Ankle Sprain: The A1S stabilizes the ankle while maintaining mobility.

Prevention and Recommendations
The document emphasizes the importance of physical preparation and the use of joint protection to prevent injuries. It suggests muscle strengthening exercises before skiing and using dynamic joint protection during activities. Attention to early signs of fatigue or pain is crucial to prevent more severe injuries.

Technical Features
The document highlights the technical features of Zamst products, such as the semi-open design for optimal fitting, resin stays for stability, and advanced materials for comfort and performance. These features are designed to enhance the user's confidence and performance while minimizing the risk of injury.

Conclusion
Prevention is key to enjoying a full ski season without injuries. By using Zamst products and following recommended practices, skiers can protect themselves and focus on the enjoyment of skiing.

Product Overview
The document provides detailed information on various sports support products designed to enhance stability, support, and comfort during physical activities. Key products include knee braces, wrist bands, thigh supports, thumb guards, and ankle braces, each incorporating advanced technologies for optimal performance.

Specifications and Features

EK-5 and EK-3 Knee Braces: Offer compression and stability with dynamic resin stays for fluid movement. The EK-5 includes upper straps for thigh muscle compression, enhancing strength during movement.
Wrist Band and Wrist Wrap: Provide moderate to light support for wrist stabilization, featuring i-Fit technology for adjustable compression and Grip Tech to prevent slipping.
TS-1 Thigh Support: Offers compressive support with a three-layer material design, adjustable compression, and heat retention for muscle support.
Thumb Guard: Thermoformable for a custom fit, providing protection and support for thumb joint stability.
A1-S Ankle Brace: Ultra-thin design for foot control and stability, with antibacterial and deodorizing materials.

Technologies

i-Fit: Adjustable closure for personalized fit and variable compression.
Exo-Grid: Provides internal and external support for enhanced stability.
ROM Tech: Ensures maximum range of motion with anatomical design.
V-Tech: Integrated ventilation for cooling during activity.

Cold Therapy
The document highlights the importance of cold therapy in sports traumatology, detailing the RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for injury management. Products like IW1 and IW2 facilitate icing with compression to reduce pain and swelling.

Conclusion
The document emphasizes the role of these products in pain relief, swelling reduction, inflammation control, fatigue alleviation, and quick resumption of physical activity. For more information, users are directed to visit the ZAMST website.

Catalog excerpts

Partenaire de la Commission Médicale de la Fédération Française de Ski et du Centre International des Sports de Montagne HELP YOURSELF! PRENEZ SOIN DE VOUS !

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SKI ALPIN: BLESSURES ET PRÉVENTION INSTABILITÉ ÉPAULE DOULEURS LOMBAIRES SOLUTION ZAMST: Shoulder wrap Stabilise l’épaule. Permet un geste sans contrainte. SHOULDER INSTABILITY ZAMST SOLUTION: shoulder wrap Stabilizes the shoulder Enables free range of motion BACK PAIN ZAMST SOLUTION: zw5 Reinforces the stability of the lower back and helps with core conditioning. Improves posture with dynamic stabilization. BLESSURES MUSCULAIRES TENDINITE - TRAUMATISME DU POIGNET Apporte compression, maintien et chaleur aux muscles. SOLUTIONS ZAMST : wrist WRAP/wrist BAND > > Stabilisent. Prévient les entorses...

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SNOWBOARD : BLESSURES ET PRÉVENTION INSTABILITÉ ÉPAULE DOULEURS LOMBAIRES SOLUTION ZAMST: Shoulder wrap Stabilise l’épaule. Permet un geste sans contrainte. SHOULDER INSTABILITY ZAMST SOLUTION: shoulder wrap Stabilizes the shoulder Enables free range of motion Participe au gainage abdos/lombaires. Améliore la posture et la transmission des forces du bas vers le haut du corps. BACK PAIN ZAMST SOLUTION: zw5 Reinforces the stability of the lower back and helps with core conditioning. Improves posture with dynamic stabilization. TENDINITE - TRAUMATISME DU POIGNET TENDINITE ROTULIENNE SOLUTIONS ZAMST...

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SKI FOND : BLESSURES ET PRÉVENTION TENDINITE - TRAUMATISME DU POIGNET TENDINITE ROTULIENNE SOLUTIONS ZAMST : wrist WRAP/wrist BAND Stabilisent. Prévient les entorses (wrist band). TENDONITIS - WRIST INJURIES ZAMST SOLUTIONS: wrist WRAP/wrist BAND Prevents wrist sprains (wrist band) Stabilize PATELLAR TENDONITIS (JUMPER’S KNEE) ZAMST SOLUTION: JK2 Limits constraint and absorb impacts and vibrations Re-centres and stabilizes the kneecap BLESSURES MUSCULAIRES SOLUTION ZAMST: Thumb guard Apporte compression, maintien et chaleur aux muscles. Prévient les entorses. > Thermoformable. > THUMB SPRAIN...

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GENOU - KNEE LA PROTECTION IDÉALE DES LIGAMENTS CROISÉS. Semi-ouverte pour un ajustement optimal, la ZK-7 offre un fort niveau de maintien. Ses renforts en résine assurent la stabilité latérale et permettent des flexions/extensions fluides. Les straps croisés et parallèles assurent une compression efficace et une excellente stabilité de la jambe. BLESSURES - INJURY Entorse des ligaments du genou Le genou est une articulation très sollicitée dans les sports de glisse, et les risques d’entorses sont très importants. Ces entorses touchent principalement le ligament croisé antérieur (LCA) et le ligament...

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INSTABILITÉ ROTULE KNEECAP INSTABILITY INSTABILITÉ DU GENOU KNEE INSTABILITY Patella Stabillizer SHOULDER WRAP INSTABILITÉ ÉPAULE SHOULDER INSTABILITY STABILITY AND CONFIDENCE The Shoulder Wrap provides light, dynamic stabilization and broad compression support for the rotator cuff muscles. The i-Fit technology offers adjustable fasteners over the arm to customize the fit. The Flyweight design provides lightweight material for greater comfort and conforms to the shoulder on either side. V-Tech material ventilates and quickly removes perspiration during exercise while ROMTech allows for full range...

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STABILITÉ DE LA CHEVILLE ANKLE INSTABILITY WRIST WRAP/ WRIST BAND droite ou gauche right or left Handle terrain with complete confidence, with ZAMST A1-S ankle brace: . solid support . precision foot control . increased proprioception for fast reflexes The A1-S is ultra-thin (1mm): you put it in your shoe and forget it. STRAFLEX® inner overlay, antibacterial and deodorizing material. Taille - Size Exo-Grid (Internal) L-Strap Stabilizer Y-Strap Stabilizer ACCIDENTS MUSCULAIRES MUSCLE INJURIES ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION AND HEAT The shoulder has the largest range of motion of all the joints in the...

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GLAÇAGE - ICING TECHNOLOGIE ZAMST - ZAMST TECHNOLOGY LA CRYOTHÉRAPIE - ICING La cryothérapie est utilisée de façon très répandue en traumatologie sportive. Les effets du froid sont en effet connus depuis l’antiquité. Hippocrate (460-370 av JC) signalait déjà l’utilisation de la glace et de la neige pour réduire douleurs et œdèmes. > Soulagement de la douleur / Pain relief > Réduction de l’inflammation / Reduced inflammation PROTOCOLE RICE - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS REPOS Rester au repos pour éviter une aggravation de la lésion. Rest to avoid causing further damage. Éviter la propagation de l’oedème et...

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HELP YOURSELF! PRENEZ SOIN DE VOUS ! CRÉDIT PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO, FOTOLIA Partenaire de la Commission Médicale de la Fédération Française de Ski et du Centre International des Sports de Montagne

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