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NBA Utilizing Connor Sport Court Flooring for All-Star Events; February 23-26 in Orlando, Florida

By | February 22, 2012 | Sport | No comments

Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

For a 19th consecutive year, events surrounding NBA All-Star Game Weekend will take place on Connor Sport Court International sports flooring. In the coming week, Connor Sport Court will supply its portable flooring solutions for the NBAs Jam Session held in Orlando, Florida.

From February 23-26, fans can visit the Jam Session at the Orange County Convention Center to meet NBA players and legends, collect autographs, purchase merchandise and dribble, drive, shoot and slam on courts provided by Connor Sport Court.

The NBA has relied on our high-performance surfaces for their All-Star events for nearly two decades, said Ron Cerny, President and CEO of the Utah-based sports flooring manufacturer. More than 65,000 square feet of Sport Court modular flooring will provide playing surfaces for interactive skills challenges throughout the Jam Session and a Connor portable Quicklock system will be used for events including the NBA All-Star practice and Celebrity Game.

An estimated 200,000 children and adults are expected to take part in this years Jam Session. The NBA uses the Jam Session as a way of providing broad public contact with NBA players and hosts several community outreach events in the All-Star Game host city.

Connor Sport Court is a key partner in making the Jam Session a success and we continue to trust their athletic surfaces for our players and fans because of strong safety and performance standards, noted Nora Risti, Director of Events and Attractions for the NBA.

Connor Sport Court is supplying its patented Response flooring for the event, as well as a 112 by 60 Connor Quicklock portable hardwood playing surface. Sport Court will host a speed-shooting contest at its 40 by 40 activity area, which features Sport Courts premier outdoor court surface, PowerGame.

We are proud to work with the NBA to help support the community with this event, added Cerny.

About Connor Sport Court International:

More athletic events are played on Connor Sport Court surfaces than on any other sports flooring in the world. Connor sports floors have established themselves as the standard for professional and collegiate sports since the company was founded in 1872. Sport Court

Helmet Fit Critical To Preventing Concussion, Say Researchers – Type of Helmet Lining Appears To Have No Significant Effect

By | February 12, 2012 | Sport | No comments


San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 11, 2012

Concussions and the issues that can occur following one, continue to be a serious problem for football players. However, one simple game strategy: proper helmet fit, may be one of the easiest game winners for prevention, say researchers presenting their study at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicines Specialty Day in San Francisco.

Athletes wearing properly fitted helmets, as reported by team certified athletic trainers, were 82% less likely to experience loss of consciousness (LOC) with a concussion. Helmet age and condition, (new vs. reconditioned) were not significant predictors of amnesia or LOC, said one of the papers authors, Joseph Torg, MD of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.

Researchers looked at reports from 1,398 concussion events collected by the National High School Sports-Related Injury Surveillance System using High School RIOTM. They used loss of consciousness (LOC) and amnesia as end points to determine concussion severity. Out of those studied, 44 individuals experienced LOC and 267 experienced some form of amnesia. Odds ratios for LOC were calculated based on helmet fit, inner helmet padding systems, athlete age and helmet condition (new vs. reconditioned.)

There is no definitive data that advanced football helmet technology and design is more protective against concussion or intracranial hemorrhage. In fact, current data indicates that helmet fit and air bladder lining may be associated with both concussion and intracranial hemorrhage.

As we look at preventing concussions and minimizing risk, it is important to realize that it is the responsibility of the athletic director and head football coach to have policies that: Insure that each player has a properly fitted helmet and that a responsible adult supervises and oversees proper helmet air bladder inflation on a weekly basis, said Torg.

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. AOSSM is also a founding partner of the STOP Sports Injuries campaign to prevent overuse and traumatic injuries in kids. For more information on AOSSM or the STOP Sports Injuries campaign, visit http://www.sportsmed.org or http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org.

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KORT Physical Therapists Use Results of New Study to Treat Chronic Hip Pain

By | February 11, 2012 | Sport | No comments


Lexington, Kentucky (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

KORT Physical Therapists use results of new study to treat chronic hip pain. Its that aching feeling in your hip that makes you wince when you stand up, walk down stairs or get out of bed. It doesnt have to be just another sign of getting older; you can do something to alleviate your chronic pain with the help of physical therapy.

According to KORT physical therapist Stephen Karam, inflammation caused by osteoarthritis in the joint wears down and damages the cartilage which surrounds the hip joint and acts as a cushion as the hip bone moves in the socket; without this cushion, the bones rub together resulting in pain, stiffness and a reduced range of motion in the hip.

Osteoarthritis is painful and debilitating. The wear and tear on joints and joint muscles contributes to the condition. The hip is one of the more common joints affected by osteoarthritis, which is why current research is focusing on this specific area of the body, said Karam.

A recent study by Gabriela, Reichenbach, Zhang, and Felson published in Arthritis Rheumatology discovered that hip muscle weakness can hasten the onset of hip osteoarthritis and worsen the disease progression after the initial onset, said Karam. The study concluded that including hip muscle strengthening to a rehabilitation program is beneficial, both before and after the onset of osteoarthritis.

Strengthening the muscles around the hip joint and creating more flexibility greatly reduces pain, said Karam. We have a series of hands-on manual techniques and exercises that target strengthening the hip muscles for patients suffering hip pain. This combined with a low-impact exercise such as walking or swimming and light resistance training can great reduce pain and improve joint mobility.

Some individuals with chronic hip pain end up requiring a total hip replacement, said Karam.

The total hip replacement procedure is a common surgical intervention where the diseased hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint that prevents that painful bone on bone surface contact.

As with any surgical procedure, physical therapy is a great adjunct to the course of care in order to relieve pain, restore range of motion and function to the hip so that one can return to pain free living activities, said Karam. The same combination of manual physical therapy, low-impact exercises and resistance training can also help in the recovery process.

A study in Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy conducted by Trudelle-Jackson demonstrated that a brief postoperative course of physical therapy in the early phase of healing was not sufficient for the patients they studied. They concluded that outpatient physical therapy service was found to be most beneficial for both return to weight bearing and postural stability, said Karam.

Unfortunately, a large number of patients who have undergone a total hip replacement do not receive outpatient physical therapy post operatively which impacts their ability to regain their level of function, said Karam. Its our goal to help patients return to the same level of activity that had before their injury or surgery. We want them to continue to do the things they enjoy and live the life they want.

During the month of February, KORT clinics throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana are offering a FREE screening for hip pain. A board-certified physical therapist will provide a complimentary screening to help assess your condition. Visit http://www.kort.com for locations or call 1-800-645 KORT (5678) to schedule an appointment.

Locally managed and operated, Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (KORT) is Kentucky’s premier provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy services specializing in orthopedics, sports and industrial medicine. Since 1987, KORT has provided clinical and customer service excellence to patients in KORT clinics, at employer sites, and with high school, college, and professional sports teams. With more than 20 years experience in the Physical Therapy Industry, KORT operates over 35 clinics throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with more board-certified specialists than any other physical therapy provider in Kentucky. For more information visit http://www.kort.com

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Super Bowl XLVI New York Giants Championship Merchandise – Shop.Giants.com Powered by TeamFanShop

By | February 9, 2012 | Sport | No comments


Indianapolis, Indiana (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

The New York Giants took home glory and reign as Super Bowl XLVI champs. With the help of TeamFanShop, a leader in e-commerce solutions and division of Fanatics, Inc., the Giants online store displayed over 300 champs items seconds after the time clicked off the Super Bowl scoreboard. The official store of the NY Giants, Shop.Giants.com, is the online destination for the biggest assortment of officially licensed Super Bowl championship merchandise found in any one location. More than 1,100 Giants products from the most popular name brands are available to purchase including official locker room gear worn on the sidelines from Reebok.

Launched in July of 2010 by TeamFanShop, the Giants official web store established consistent sales growth with an upsurge unveiled last month from fan excitement, marketing services and a solid e-commerce platform. Offering the largest variety of licensed merchandise for the New York Giants, TeamFanShop focuses on customer satisfaction on every level. From a number one rated customer experience team to leading flat rate shipping and return policies, the Giants online shop is the place to go for all Super Bowl championship products.

With pure athleticism, determination and an incredible fan base, the Giants were able to bring an amazing football season to a culmination with the ultimate title of Super Bowl Champs, stated Mike Stevens, CMO for the New York Giants. We are proud to partner with TeamFanShop and offer our incredible Giants fans a gateway to easy online shopping with the largest selection of Giants Super Bowl merchandise found in any store, anywhere.

TeamFanShop is able to provide the NY Giants with an optimized e-commerce store that helps alleviate the overwhelming traffic flow and overall opportunity presented during a big win. Along with an online platform and fulfillment capabilities, TeamFanShop provides marketing solutions that help partners build their customer database, which in turn strengthens the relationship between fans and teams. The Giants entered the Super Bowl game with a 9 and 7 regular season record, considered underdogs by most against the New England Patriots. However, the underdog Giants prevailed, which only added increased excitement to fans throughout the world.

It was an exciting Super Bowl match-up to watch with an end result that paralleled the perseverance displayed by the Giants throughout the entire NFL season, commented Brian Swallow, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Fanatics/TeamFanShop. The Giants e-commerce shop experienced the biggest burst of traffic following any one victory in the history of our site. Within the first ten minutes following the game, over 10,000 people visited the store.

ABOUT FANATICS/TEAMFANSHOP

TeamFanShop, Inc., is a leading provider of e-commerce solutions and division of Fanatics, Inc., the world’s largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise for collegiate institutions, professional sports teams & leagues, conferences, and media networks. Fanatics encompasses four sectors: direct-to-consumer retail, third-party e-commerce syndication, licensing and manufacturing, and fulfillment services. Proprietary brands of Fanatics include Football Fanatics, one of the most trafficked sports fan gear sites online, as well as the official online stores of the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NASCAR. Other partners include Yahoo! Sports, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, Oklahoma Sooners, Florida Gators, Oregon Ducks, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, The Southeastern Conference, The Atlantic Coast Conference, The PGA, and Team USA, among many others. With the help of industry veteran and CEO of Fanatics, Alan Trager, Fanatics combines best-of-breed e-commerce hosting and retail strategy with highly-efficient order fulfillment, secure shopping solutions, and customer relationship management to help partners fully monetize their official websites. Learn more about Fanatics at http://www.Fanatics.com.

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Liberty University Ski and Snowboard Team Wins Back-To-Back Competitions

By | February 8, 2012 | Sport | No comments


Lynchburg, VA (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

Liberty Universitys skiing and snowboarding team swept the competition this weekend, beating universities at home at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre and on the road at Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Va.

In its first competition of the season, Liberty hosted the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) Slopestyle competition on Saturday, Feb. 4. Liberty took first place in all of its individual competitions, beating out Virginia Tech, Appalachian State University and the University of Virginia.

We were pretty confident going in that we were going to have a good showing. We came in with a purpose, head coach Will Scheren said. Theres a lot of practice going in to the last four months.

Earning first-place finishes were Ryan Leeds, mens snowboarding; Eden Jones, womens snowboarding; and Brad Hardwick, mens skiing.

On Sunday, the team traveled north to Wintergreen for the second USCSA Slopestyle competition of the season. Liberty took on many East Coast schools, including the University of Virginia, East Carolina University, Appalachian State University, Duke University and James Madison University. Again, Liberty emerged first in mens snowboarding (Zach Bukolt), womens snowboarding (Eden Jones) and mens skiing (Matt Rodgers).

The team practices year-round at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre, the only slope of its kind in North America made of Snowflex, a synthetic material that simulates the effects of snow.

Scheren credits Snowflex for much of the teams success.

It helps a lot just because our guys get to practice year-round. We get to really learn how to stomp out tricks, Scheren said. I think just having (Snowflex) there to learn new stuff gives us an edge on the other competition. We have a larger bag of tricks than they do.

The team is working toward the USCSA Nationals in Maine in March.

The skiing and snowboarding team is one of 29 club sports offered at Liberty.

Liberty University, located in Lynchburg, Va., is the worlds largest Christian university. More than 12,500 students attend classes on its 6,500-acre residential campus and more than 61,000 study in its thriving online education program.

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The Retreat at The Woodlands Now Open for Leasing

By | February 4, 2012 | Sport | No comments

Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

The Retreat at The Woodlands, a 240-unit luxury apartment home community located in the heart of The Woodlands, Texas is now open for leasing. Developed by Allied Realty and managed by Orion Real Estate Services, the property is scheduled to open March of 2012.

Located at 4400 College Park Drive, The Retreat at The Woodlands offers residents a prime location with convenient freeway access and proximity to local employment, housing and retail. Situated on ten acres surrounded by trees, the property is just minutes away from I-45 and the Research Forest Park and Ride. Floor plans range from 1-3 bedrooms, and amenities include concierge services, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a Cyber Caf

NPD Announces Data Sharing Agreement with Photo Specialty Retailer Adorama

By | January 30, 2012 | Sport | No comments


Port Washington, New York (PRWEB) January 30, 2012

The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research company, today announced a multi-year information sharing agreement with Adorama, a leading photo specialty retailer. Under the agreement, NPD receives point-of-sale data from Adorama, which will increase NPDs tracking coverage of the imaging retail market and providing its partners with a more robust view of market activity. As a member of NPDs retail panel Adorama will receive access to NPDs information services for product categories such as digital cameras, imaging accessories, and consumer electronics. Adorama will become part of NPDs panel in 2012.

We are very pleased to be working with Adorama, said Don Unser, group president, Retail Business Group, The NPD Group, Inc., Working with Adorama will allow us to not only deepen our understanding of the digital imaging marketplace, but it will help us deliver a more comprehensive view of this ever-changing market.

Our new relationship with NPD will allow us to get a better understanding of the imaging market and to see what products are selling to which consumers and where they are making their purchases, said Ahron Schachter, of Adorama. We are further excited by the NPD insights, as it will aid us in more tightly targeted promotional campaigns, added Brian Green vice president of marketing for Adorama.

About Adorama

As one of the nations largest photo and electronics retailer and supplier, , Adorama has served its customers technology and photographic needs for 33 years. It has recently expanded its service to include online photo education (the Adorama Learning Center and Adorama TV) programs that make it a unique customer resource. Adoramas vast product offerings now encompass home entertainment, mobile computing, and professional audio, while its services include an in-house photo lab (AdoramaPix) and pro equipment rental (Adorama Rental Company), supported by knowledgeable staff and unbeatable pricing. Adorama is more than a camera storeits a one-stop shop for all your imaging, photo and technology needs. Visit Adorama.com.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 2,000 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, home and office, sports, technology, toys, video games, and wireless. For more information, contact us, visit http://www.npd.com/, http://www.npdgroupblog.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/npdtech and https://twitter.com/npdgroup.

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Proven, Permanent Hair Loss Treatment Now Finally Available in US

By | January 27, 2012 | Sport | No comments


Manhattan, New York (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

Following the huge demand for pioneering Micro Hair Technique (MHT) scalp pigmentation, HIS Hair has opened two new clinics in Los Angeles and New York City. HIS Hairs stylish procedure has been developed to replicate the natural appearance of real looking hair and help to restore any lost confidence.

Founded in the UK by company directors, Ian Watson and Ranbir Rai-Watson, MHT scalp pigmentation effectively gives the appearance of a short, cropped, buzz hair cut. Similar to the styles sported by Hollywood stars Vin Diesel and Wentworth Miller. Adee Phelan, award winning celebrity hairdresser whose clients have included David Beckham, Piers Morgan and Marco-Pierre White amongst others, is the latest to have had the MHT procedure done.

MHT is a specialist form of micro-pigmentation that is directly applied to the scalp. The MHT technique utilizes a range of specifically blended pigments, which when applied to the scalp provide a consistent replication of the size, shape and density of real hair follicles.

Since its launch in 2002, HIS Hair has treated thousands of satisfied clients worldwide and its MHT technique has gained the trust and respect of the global hair restoration community as a pioneering hair loss treatment. Ian Watson commented: Were thrilled to have launched our new LA and New York clinics and were looking forward to reaching and treating new clients in the US. The market for hair loss solutions continues to increase. We hope to provide relief to a number of the 50 million Americans currently suffering from some form of hair loss and expect the HIS Hair name and the MHT technique to continue to grow into 2012 and beyond.

HIS’ Micro Hair Technique provides a genuine alternative to pills, concealers, hair systems and hair transplant surgery. The treatment is perfect for those suffering from all forms of hair loss, providing immediate, effective and guaranteed results.

HIS Hair already boasts four clinics in the UK, as well as clinics in France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates. Further US clinic openings are planned in Chicago, Houston, Miami, San Francisco and Seattle in 2012.

For further information on HIS Hair Clinics, visit http://www.hishairclinic.com. US clients wishing to book a free consultation should email usa [at] hishairclinic.com or call 1-855-HIS-HAIR.

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Sugarrayleonard.Com to Launch In Conjunction with Real Steel DVD On 1/24-The Champ Features Exclusive Interviews Commentary On Footage Available Only On Site

By | January 24, 2012 | Sport | No comments


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 23, 2012

Iconic boxer Sugar Ray Leonard launches SugarRayLeonard.com today with exclusive interviews and commentary on some of his most memorable fights with Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns and others. Sugar Ray will break down the matches moment by moment with footage of the fights owned by him exclusively and available in their full form only at SugarRayLeonard.com. Sugar Rays site features The Champs recent interviews with legends including Mike Tyson and Tommy Hearns. Interviews with Evander Holyfield, Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Larry Holmes will roll out in the next months. In an intimate conversation on the site now, Tyson reveals how he hates himself and is working on being happy and on being a good man. Click here for the complete interview. Ray offers these interviews to help others through honest discussion.

Leonards site gives inside access to his previous bouts and gives fans the secrets to his success with his P.O.W.E.R. strategy, techniques and how to get in top boxing form including some of the techniques and the coaching he gave to Hugh Jackman as a special trainer for the Warner Bros. motion picture, Real Steel, out on home video on January 24th.

SugarRayLeonard.com is more than just a website, it is a fully functioning social network featuring profiles, photo albums and direct messaging between Sugar Ray and his online community. Ray has created a virtual museum of his legendary career with new chapters being written every day from the home video release of the Hugh Jackman movie to his new conversations with his peers.

Leonard welcomes fans to his site, I am very pleased to welcome you to SugarRayLeonard.com. I have had the pleasure of meeting many fantastic people traveling around the world and look forward to continuing to connect with you through the sport of boxing, general fitness and philanthropy.

You will find everything you want to know on this site about my exciting boxing career and the sport in general. I am excited to share my archive pictures and footage. I’ll also share announcements about current events and success stories from the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation to help fight diabetes and child obesity. I would like to personally thank you for visiting SugarRayLeonard.com and look forward to connecting with you.

EQAL is honored to build and power an online network for the great Sugar Ray Leonard, featuring content, both vintage and brand new, that can only be found exclusively on SugarRayLeonard.com, said Miles Beckett, Co-Founder and CEO of EQAL. Greg Goodfried, Co-Founder and President of EQAL continues, Sugar Ray is a true legend and moving his universe into the digital realm along with all of the social media features available makes for a great partnership between EQAL and The Champ.

SugarRayLeonard.com is an EQAL media networks partner.

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