neoprene sleeve

ne·o·prene sleeve

(nē'ō-prēn slēv)

A sheath of synthetic rubber used to provide warmth and minor support to an upper or lower limb.

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- A zippered Neoprene sleeve for added padding and protection

GAEMS M155 GAMING MONITOR ENHANCES EXPERIENCE

The Clipper Condom consists of a form-fitted neoprene sleeve that fits perfectly around your grooming tool of choice, and an exterior drawstring carrying case for easy portability and an added layer of protection.

The Clipper Condom: Protection for Hair Clippers and Trimmers

* Compression (e.g., wearing an ACE bandage or Neoprene sleeve)

Relieve the pain and prevent progression of knee osteoarthritis

The neoprene sleeve under the Poron XRD did a good job of keeping out the water when the case was held under a running tap.

G-Form Extreme Sleeve

AA Warmahorn is a neoprene sleeve that wraps around the instrument and is fastened with low-rise Velcro.

Inventor trumpets success; If you recognise Ali Kedge, it's because she recently appeared on BBC Two's Dragon's Den, seeking money for her horn warming invention, Warmahorn. Emily Woodrow talks to the 50-year-old from Canton, Cardiff, about the business and how it evolved almost by accident

Massage, a night splint to stretch the heel cords, or a neoprene sleeve for compression during the day can relieve calf pain, a common problem among runners of all ages that often stems from a strained gastrocnemius or soleus muscle (see below).

Have more fun when you run

buttress, DJO, Inc) was constructed of a neoprene sleeve with a J-shaped buttress pad positioned inferior-lateral to the patella, a cutout over the patella, and a lateral-to-medial external stabilization strap (Figure 3(b)).

Effect of bracing on dynamic patellofemoral contact mechanics

If you're feeling handy, you can make your own neoprene sleeve; neoprene is easily cut into pieces and glued together.

Playing it safe

With a documentary to shoot and an extensive project website to maintain, my electronics inventory read like a Dixons catalogue: a 30-centimetre Samsung laptop with thick neoprene sleeve; a Nikon digital SLR and lenses; a JVC professional video camera; a smaller waterproof video camera (which lived on the deck of the kayak); two 500GB USB-powered portable hard drives; plenty of Secure Digital (SD) cards for recording video and photographs; and two spare batteries for each electronic item.

Mastering the Murray: last year, Dave Cornthwaite travelled the length of Australia's Murray River, from source to mouth, mostly by kayak. Here, he describes the gear that got him through the 2,476-kilometre, 76-day expedition

Telcommand is easy to use and is held in place with a Neoprene sleeve and adjustable armband.

Open communication: coaching headset systems are getting the message across loud and clear

The knitted brace costs about twice as much as a neoprene brace ($85 for the Bauerfeind Genutrain P3 versus $32 for an Orthotech neoprene sleeve), but the additional cost may be well worth it, Dr.

Proper splints can replace referral in most sports sprains: lower-extremity orthopedics

In addition to its comfortable pistol grip, the straight-line buttstock/air tank sports a neoprene sleeve and a flat metal buttplate for extra comfort.