Posted: 10/22/2005 10:14:36 PM EDT
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from: http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/issues/2005/Jul/TT-Silver_Lining.htm Silver Lining For Athletes Found Edited by Robert H. Williams Rather than using an array of creams and powders to combat athlete’s foot, a new product relies on silver fibers that are woven into a visco-elastic gel insert. Produced by Riecken’s Athletic Replacement Insoles, this novel approach produces a more permanent cure and protects feet from shock and shear. The silver fibers possess documented anti-microbial properties and have previously been used in multiple applications, including bandages, catheters and burn care treatments. And because of silver’s thermal conductive properties, the insoles tend to eliminate hot spots and facilitate moisture evaporation. from:http://www.powerpr.com/articles/articles.asp?include=315 PowerPR: Articles New Athletic Replacement Insoles Provide Silver Lining: Protection Against Shock and Shear and Strong Odors Date: 07/27/2005 The following release was created by Power PR, a business to business marketing public relations firm based in Torrance, California. (PRWEB) November 2, 2004 -- Riecken’s Orthotic Laboratories, a leader in the design of custom shoe inserts, now offers their new Riecken’s Athletic Replacement Insoles, the first widely available insole to combine protection against shock and shear forces, along with an X-static® “silver lining” that greatly reduces odor-causing bacteria and the fungus responsible for athlete’s foot. As a result, sports participants no longer need to force two insoles into one shoe. Whether you are a weekend athlete, serious amateur or professional competitor, having the proper insole protection is essential to help guard against potential stress and overuse injuries. However, athletes are also aware that shoes are breeding grounds for bacteria and fungus, which cause strong foot odors and even athlete’s foot or toenail fungus. With Riecken’s Athletic Replacement Insoles, athletes are no longer forced to choose between insoles that provide adequate protection or those that fight odors that stem from fungus nail toe or in between the toes. These new insoles are the symbiotic combination of two unique technologies: Riecken’s PQ (Professional Quality) visco-elastic gel liner, which reduces shock and shear forces caused by impact from running, jumping, or even walking; and the X-static Silver Fiber Lining, a unique concept in which a layer of pure silver is permanently bonded to the surface of a textile fiber. This “silver lining” has been researched and tested by leading institutions around the world and is widely accepted in the medical community. NAMSA, an independent third party testing laboratory, has verified that the X-static lining provides exceptional performance as an anti-fungal against athlete foot fungus and a strain that can cause fungus nail. X-static is also a registered antimicrobial with the EPA. Most arch supports do not address problems such as fungus toenail or fungus skin. Riecken’s Athletic Replacement Insoles are ideal for athletic shoes with ¼” depth removable insoles. The product is available for men or women (in woman’s fashion sizes as well) at a suggested retail price of $39.95. Check out www.footcomfortworld.com to find the product or a local distributor. |