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Cho-Pat's sports-medical devices help alleviate the pain and discomfort resulting from various arm, knee, and leg injuries. This menu of medical terms includes several of the conditions for which our products are designed giving a definition, cause, and symptoms for each, as well as the Cho-Pat® device(s) that may be helpful.

Please note that all of the information about each of these medical terms is general in nature. Each person's condition is unique and we recommend you consult with a medical professional as to the cause of any pain and discomfort.

		Achilles Tendonitis Back to Top
	Products:	Achilles Tendon Strap
	Definition:	Inflammation of the Achilles tendon caused by strain or unaccustomed use
	Symptoms:	Pain and possible swelling of the Achilles Tendon with a decreased ability to engage in some activities.
	Causes:	Tight Achilles tendon, excessive motion of the heel and foot, and poor running form.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Achilles Tendon Strap applies slight pressure on the Achilles Tendon. This action decreases and redistributes the forces on the tendon, which alleviates pain and promotes healing.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Anterior Cruciate Ligament Back to Top
	Products:	Original Knee Strap
	Definition:	Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament. The ACL helps stabilize the knee by preventing excessive movement or rotation of the shin bone (tibia) on the thigh bone (femur).
	Symptoms:	In most cases, the knee will be painful, swollen, and/or feel unstable.
	Causes:	May be injured in a number of ways but the most common is a twisting injury or a sideways blow to the knee.
	Devices:	In some cases, users of Cho-Pat`s Original Knee Strap have indicated the device is effective in alleviating some of the pain and discomfort of ACL.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Bicipital Tendonitis Back to Top
	Products:	Upper Arm Strap
	Definition:	Inflammation of the bicep tendons.
	Symptoms:	Pain and discomfort in the upper arm.
	Causes:	Can occur due to sudden, violent, and repeated muscular contraction - often seen in aquatic activities such as swimming and water polo.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Upper Arm Strap uses compression to alleviate stress on the biceps which eliminates, reduces, or prevents the symptoms of biciptal tendonitis.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Back to Top
	Products:	Wrist Support
	Definition:	Inflammation in the wrist after aggravated irritation of the tendons.
	Symptoms:	Tingling, numbness or pain that inhibit finger movement.
	Causes:	Repeated bending of the wrist causes irritation that makes fluid build up in the sheath of tendons.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Wrist Support applies compression to diminish pain and discomfort. Will also provide support to prevent the onset of the syndrome.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Chondromalacia Patella Back to Top
	Products:	Dual Action Knee Strap Original Knee Strap
	Definition:	The patella is one of three bones, along with the tibia (shin bone) and femur (thigh bone), which makes up the knee. All of these bones are covered with a layer of articular cartilage at points where their surfaces come into contact to absorb stress and allow the patella to track smoothly. Chondromalacia occurs due to a degeneration of the articular cartilage on the undersurface of the kneecap that, at times, allows too much mobility in the kneecap.
	Symptoms:	Pain near the kneecap usually at the medial (inner) portion and below it.
	Causes:	Overuse, extensive activities, joint degeneration.
	Devices:	Cho-Pat's original Knee Strap and the patented Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap tend to stabilize the kneecap by applying slight pressure on the patella tendon. This action tightens up the entire kneecap mechanism and reduces the amount of wear and tear on the undersurface of the joint.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Elbow Tendonitis Back to Top
	Products:	Tennis Elbow Splint
	Definition:	An inflammation of the tendon riding over the surface of the elbow.
	Symptoms:	Pain and inflammation in the upper forearm and elbow.
	Causes:	Repeated extension of the arm and the application of force. The condition can afflict golfers, bowlers, baseball players, carpenters, and others who are engaged in activities where there is repetitive gripping.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Tennis Elbow Strap applies compression on the forearm muscles and their attachments to alleviate discomfort and assist in healing.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Epicondylitis Back to Top
	Products:	Tennis Elbow Splint
	Definition:	Also known as Tennis Elbow; it is an inflammation of the tendon riding over the surface of the elbow.
	Symptoms:	Pain and inflammation in the upper forearm and elbow.
	Causes:	Repeated extension of the arm and the application of force. The condition can afflict golfers, bowlers, baseball players, carpenters, and others who are engaged in activities where there is repetitive gripping.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Tennis Elbow Strap applies compression on the forearm muscles and their attachments to alleviate discomfort and assist in healing.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Forearm Tendonitis Back to Top
	Products:	Wrist Support
	Definition:	An inflammation of the forearm tendons.
	Symptoms:	Pain and inflammation in the wrist and forearm.
	Causes:	Injury, activity, or exercise that repeats the same movement.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Wrist Support applies compression to the wrist, which diminishes pain and discomfort.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) Back to Top
	Products:	Golfer's Elbow Support
	Definition:	Medial epicondylitis — also known as golfer's elbow — is a common injury to individuals engaged in activities that apply stress to the forearm. Medial epicondylitis is similar to lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) however it occurs on the inside of the elbow rather than the outside. Anyone who is engaged in activities where there is repetitive gripping can develop this ailment.
	Symptoms:	Characterized by pain and tenderness on the inner side of the elbow where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle). Sometimes the pain extends along the inner side of the forearm and to the wrist
	Causes:	Excess or repetitive stress to the muscles and tendons in the upper forearm and elbow.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Golfer's Elbow Support applies sufficient pressure to the upper forearm to help stabilize the forearm muscle group and alleviate pain and discomfort and assist in healing.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Iliotibial Band Syndrome Back to Top
	Products:	Iliotibial Band (ITB) Strap
	Definition:	Inflammation of the Iliotibial Banda thick band of fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of the leg. The iliotibial band begins at the hip and extends to the outer side of the shin bone (tibia) just below the knee joint. The band functions in coordination with several of the thigh muscles to provide stability to the outside of the knee joint.
	Symptoms:	Movement of the knee joint becomes painful.
	Causes:	People who suddenly increase their level of activity, such as runners who increase their mileage, often develop iliotibial band syndrome. Others who are prone to ITBS include individuals with mechanical problems of their gait such as people who overpronate, have leg length discrepancies, or are bow-legged.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat ITB Strap is a simple form of treatment that enables the user to continue normal activities with little or no discomfort.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of any discomfort.

		Jumper's Knee Back to Top
	Products:	Dual Action Knee Strap Original Knee Strap
	Definition:	Jumper`s knee is an overuse syndrome associated with jumping activities. Other repeated activities such as running, walking, and cycling may also lead to the condition
	Symptoms:	Painful inflammation of the tendon usually above the kneecap.
	Causes:	Repetitive pulling or stretching of the patellar tendon.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap alleviates the stress to the tendon and promotes healing by redistributing the forces exerted by the quadriceps muscle.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Misalignment of Quadriceps (Q Angle) Back to Top
	Products:	Dual Action Knee Strap
	Definition:	"A biomechanical deviation of the quadriceps muscles’ pull on the kneecap via the supra and infra patellar tendon attachments. Over time, this causes erosion of the cartilage lining of the undersurface of the kneecap (chondromalacia)."
	Symptoms:
	Causes:
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap slows the progression of degeneration by applying slight pressure on the quadriceps midway towards its attachment above the patella. This action alleviates the stress to the tendon and promotes healing by redistributing the forces exerted by the quadriceps muscle.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Osgood-Schlatter Disease Back to Top
	Products:	Original Knee Strap Iliotibial Band (ITB) Strap
	Definition:	Osgood-Schlatter Disease is a painful enlargement of the bump of the shinbone just below the knee. This bump is also called the tibial tuberosity. Most often seen in children between the ages of 10-15 and usually appears during a period of rapid growth.
	Symptoms:	Complaint of a painful bump below the kneecap. May see a bony enlargement at the top of the shinbone.
	Causes:	It is believed the disease results from the pull of the large powerful muscles in the front of the thigh (called the quadriceps). The quadriceps join with the patellar tendons, which run through the knee and into the tibia, to connect the muscles to the knee. When the quadriceps contract, the patellar tendons can start to pull away from the shinbone, causing pain.
	Devices:	Cho-Pat`s Original Knee Strap is particularly effective because it distributes the direct forces normally applied by the quadriceps muscle to the attachment of the kneecap tendon on the tibia (shinbone).
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Overuse Syndromes of the Knee Back to Top
	Products:	Chondromalacia Patella Runner`s Knee Jumper`s Knee Patellar Tendonitis Subluxation
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		Patellar Tendonitis Back to Top
	Products:	Dual Action Knee Strap Original Knee Strap
	Definition:	Patellar tendonitis is pain in the band of tissue that connects the kneecap to the shinbone.
	Symptoms:	Pain and tenderness around the patellar tendon, swelling where the patellar tendon attaches to the shin bone, pain with jumping, running, or walking, especially downhill or downstairs, pain with bending or straightening the leg.
	Causes:	The most common activity causing patellar tendonitis is too much jumping. Other repeated activities such as running, walking, or bicycling may lead to patellar tendonitis. It is particularly common in people who play basketball. All of these activities put repeated stress on the patellar tendon, causing it to be inflamed.
	Devices:	Cho-Pat`s original Knee Strap and the patented Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap are effective. Both devices are designed to apply slight pressure on the patellar tendon distributing the forces that normally are concentrated on it thus reducing the symptoms of overuse syndromes. For additional measure, the Dual Action Knee Strap applies pressure on the tendon above the kneecap. This tends to reduce the forces of the quadriceps on the patella tendon and erosion of the undersurface of the kneecap due to a possible misalignment of the quadriceps (Q angle).
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Patellofemoral Syndrome Back to Top
	Products:	Dual Action Knee Strap Original Knee Strap
	Definition:	Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain behind the kneecap. It has been given many names, including Patellofemoral disorder, patellar malalignment, runner`s knee, and chondromalacia.
	Symptoms:	Pain behind the kneecap, occasional swelling or snapping, popping, or grinding in the knee.
	Causes:	Patellofemoral pain syndrome can occur from overuse of the knee in sports and activities such as running, walking, jumping, or bicycling. It also may result from the way the hips, legs, knees, or feet are aligned. This alignment problem can be caused by having wide hips or under developed thigh muscles, being knock-kneed, or having feet with arches that collapse when walking or running (a condition called overpronation).
	Devices:	Cho-Pat`s original Knee Strap and the patented Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap are designed to place slight pressure on the tendons attached to the kneecap. This redistributes the forces applied by the thigh muscles and alleviates some of the symptoms associated with overuse syndromes.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Runner`s Knee Back to Top
	Products:	Patellar (Kneecap) Stabilizer Dual Action Knee Strap Original Knee Strap
	Definition:	Runner`s knee is a degeneration of the cartilage on the undersurface of the kneecap.
	Symptoms:	Painful inflammation of the patellar tendon usually below the kneecap, patellar instability.
	Causes:	Overuse, extensive activities, joint degeneration. Most often associated with running and walking activities.
	Devices:	Cho-Pat`s original Knee Strap and the patented Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap tend to stabilize the kneecap by applying slight pressure on the patella tendon. This action tightens up the entire kneecap mechanism and reduces the amount of wear and tear on the undersurface of the joint.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Shin Splints Back to Top
	Products:	Shin Splint Compression Sleeve
	Definition:	An inflammation of the tissue in the front of the lower leg.
	Symptoms:	An aching, throbbing, or tenderness along the shin bone.
	Causes:	Walking, running, an exercising on hard surfaces, overuse, running mechanics.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Shin Splint Compression Sleeve provides gentile compression forces to support the lower leg muscles and soft tissue. It also improves circulation and maintains warmth to control excess fluid. Also effective for varicose veins.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Subluxating (Mobile) Kneecap Back to Top
	Products:	Patellar (Kneecap) Stabilizer Original Knee Strap
	Definition:	Subluxation of the kneecap results from a prominent reduction of cartilage from the undersurface of the kneecap or a laxity of the patellar tendons due to cruciate ligament or meniscus problems.
	Symptoms:	Instability of the knee, "looseness."
	Causes:	Overuse syndromes, chondromalacia patella, laxity of the patellar tendons, arthritis, or surgery.
	Devices:	The design and dynamics of the Cho-Pat Patellar (Kneecap) Stabilizer provide needed support to the joint reducing knee degeneration and inflammation.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of any discomfort.

		Swimmer`s Arm Back to Top
	Products:	Upper Arm Strap
	Definition:	A more common name for bicpital or insertion tendonitis. Inflammation of the biceps tendons
	Symptoms:	Pain and discomfort in the upper arm.
	Causes:	Can occur due to sudden, violent, and repeated muscular contraction - often seen in aquatic activities such as swimming and water polo.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Upper Arm Strap uses compression to alleviate stress on the upper arm which eliminates, reduces, or prevents the symptoms of biciptal or insertion tendonitis.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Tennis Elbow Back to Top
	Products:	Tennis Elbow Splint
	Definition:	Tennis Elbow is an inflammation of the tendon riding over the surface of the elbow. The term is somewhat of a misnomer as the condition can afflict golfers, bowlers, baseball players, carpenters, and others who are engaged in activities where there is repetitive gripping.
	Symptoms:	Pain and inflammation in the upper forearm and elbow.
	Causes:	Repeated extension of the arm and the application of force.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Tennis Elbow Strap applies compression on the forearm muscles and their attachments to alleviate discomfort and assist in healing.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.

		Tricipital Tendonitis Back to Top
	Products:	Upper Arm Strap
	Definition:	Inflammation of the tricep tendons.
	Symptoms:	Pain and discomfort in the upper arm or shoulder.
	Causes:	Can occur due to sudden, violent, and repeated muscular contraction - often seen in throwing activities.
	Devices:	The Cho-Pat Upper Arm Strap uses compression to alleviate stress on the triceps which eliminates, reduces, or prevents the symptoms of triciptal tendonitis.
	Disclaimer:	Consult with your medical professional as to the cause of your discomfort.