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September 13th, 2008 was the start of the foot journey across America.  Charlie Engle and his running partner Marshall Ulrich have dedicated themselves to running approximately 70 miles a day across the U.S. for 45 days straight.

Charlie has truly been an inspiration to the company. Through a time when our country is facing its most difficult hardships, we as a company are reminded of the determination and diligence that he and Marshall put forth every day.

While following Charlie on the road, we have had the opportunity to see first hand, the kind of impact he is making on Americans and the American spirit.  All over the country there have been many supporters tracking Charlie and the run to take part in this extraordinary event. They connect with him instantly sharing common interests. They also see his dedication and are enthralled by it, because to them, he is one of their own and not just another extreme celebrity athlete, but more of a modern day Forrest Gump.  They run with him, hoping that the amount of miles they put in whether it’s one mile or fifty, the little time that’s put in will help him reach his goal. The overwhelming support that he is receiving from everyone is motivation enough for him to push forward and finish the run.

We have also seen first hand what 70 miles of running day after day can do to a person’s body. Charlie and Marshall are both dealing with difficult and extreme challenges such as: severe heat, dehydration, blisters, rashes, and Achilles tendonitis.  It is gratifying to see the products that we believe in are helping them every day to reach their goals.  Charlie had stated, “I did not want to become frustrated in losing the mileage I gained on Marshall by dropping my pace below what I was physically capable of, so I opted to run with a knee brace and one of the OrthoStim3® devices to help manage the pain.” Charlie and Marshall are both being treated with our non-invasive neuromodulation device, the OrthoStim3, our VQ knee braces, and our cold therapy system, the VQ CoolCare.  After a long day of running, they are treated with these proprietary products to help them run another full day’s worth.

We are proud to be a part of this amazing event.  We wish Charlie and Marshall all the luck along the way and hope they will make it safely to the finish line on October 27, 2008

If you want to find out more about Charlie and Running America 2008 log onto www.runningamerica08.com

 

 Charlie Engle Sends VQ OrthoCare a video message about Running America [0:03:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

For several years, VQ OrthoCare has had a relationship with Charlie Engle. Passion and caring are the two words that made us believe Charlie Engle was the right spokesperson for our company. Charlie is a very passionate individual. Secondly, Charlie cares. He cares not only about his athletic accomplishments, but more importantly, he wants to make a difference in the world in which we live. Read the rest of this entry »

While some hoped the Lakers would bring back a win while on the road, Sunday’s game two of the NBA finals was a defeat for LA fans; but another win for athletes and their trainers. The Celtics’ Pierce not only kept his promise for being ready, but also helped the team secure a big win and for a big part of the fourth quarter the Celtics kept a 20-point lead over the Lakers.

Celtics star Pierce says he’ll be ready for Game 2
By TOM WITHERS – June 8th

BOSTON (AP) — In the past two days, New England’s most celebrated right knee — and to this point, the focal point of the NBA finals — has been encased in ice, undergone electrical stimulation therapy, even had lasers fired at it.

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From latimes.com — May 13, 2008 "It was the tweak felt around the Southland…"

"I tried to play and make drives to the basket where I could kind of withstand the pain without the back completely spasming and then put the next game really in jeopardy," Bryant said.

On Monday he addressed reporters while standing, as he did during Sunday’s postgame news conference. Bryant said he would receive round-the-clock treatment.

His regimen includes ice, heat, massage and stretching. Bryant also held his electrical stimulation device by his side, saying he would basically sleep with it the next couple days.

… It delivers a current of up to 35 volts through four electrodes placed on the skin. The current contracts the muscles, increasing blood flow to the area to help recovery and it’s also thought to help block pain signals to the brain.

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Multi-Modality Electrotherapy
A Safe and Cost-Effective Adjunctive Treatment for Managing Pain

Chronic pain is a major health concern in the U.S., and the leading cause of disability. The costs associated with treating chronic pain are very high and growing higher, and include medications, treatment for side effects, and lost productivity at work. Multi-modality electrotherapy can be a cost-effective solution for patients requiring pain management.

This paper reports on the consequences of pain, treatment options, and common types of pain medication along with their potential disadvantages. Electrotherapy is presented as a cost-effective adjunctive therapy for pain and other symptoms caused by musculoskeletal and soft-tissue conditions.

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