Human Locomotion Triple Stick Strap Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Human Locomotion
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Human Locomotion Triple Stick Strap
INTRODUCTION
The Triple Stick Strap is designed to create the lowest level of muscle compression proven to accelerate muscle remodeling: approximately 50 mmHg as measured with a blood pressure cuff. This is about one third the pressure used in the original studies on blood flow restriction. This level of compression feels similar to the pressure associated with a firm but comfortable handshake. The three Velcro locking points allow you to easily increase or decrease muscle compression while exercising, and the soft edges make the strap comfortable enough to wear while performing your workouts. To get accustomed to the strap, adjust the tension to the point of mild compresion and pertorm an easy workout. Over time, you can gradually increase compression, always staying within a comfortable zone.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
- Place the strap along the center of your thigh with the Triple Stick label pointing out (A).
- Use opposite hand to wrap the strap firmly against your thigh, stretching the band before attaching the three pieces of black Velcro (arrows B, C, and D).
- At first, place only mild tension on the strap and gradually increase tension as you get accustomed to the feeling of compression. At all times, tension on the strap should be firm but comfortable. Immediately remove the strap if you feel pain, discomfort, and/or swelling.
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WARNING AND DISCLAIMER:
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Because you can build muscle with even light resistance, the Triple Stick
Strap is perfect for people with knee arthritis, as they can significantly
increase muscle mass while lifting light weights through a smaller range of
motion.
The Triple Stick Strap is also great for managing muscle strains. Laboratory
studies show that even badly strained muscles can be exercised with light
resistance without worsening the muscle tear. In my experience, recovery rates
for adductor and hamstring injuries can be cut in half by using the Triple
Stick Strap. The Triple Stick Strap is especially helpful for managing kneecap
tracking disorders. By firmly compressing the quad muscle, the strap prevents
the kneecap from shifting as the thigh rotates while exercising (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2. Managing patellofemoral pain with the Triple Stick Strap. Excessive
inward rotation of the thigh while running (A) causes the quadriceps muscle to
puil the kneecap sideward (B and C). Placing the Irple stick Strap securely
above the kneecap compresses the quadriceps muscle, allowing for improved
alignment of the kneecap (D and E). An additional benefit of wearing the strap
for kneecap disorders is that by slightly reducing blood flow to the thigh
while exercising, you can increase the size and strength of the quad muscle
with minimal effort. Whether your goal is to accelerate recovery, improve
patellar tracking, or increase muscle mass and aerobic capacity, the Triple
Stick Strap can be a great addition to your exercise routine. Even though
wearing compressive straps while exercising has been proven to be safe and
effective for almost everyone, people who have recently had surgery,
especially joint replacements, should consult with their doctor prior to
wearing any compressive strap. This is also true for people with a history of
clotting disorders and/or people with symptoms such as unexplained:
associated with blood flow restriction training, Bond et al. claim that while
the collective literature indicates that blood flow restriction training poses
little risk of directly causing injury (even at high strap pressures), the
ideal candidate for this type of training is an active person who exercises
regularly, but has difficulty with high-intensity workouts. This is especially
true for people over 60, who would like to avoid the proven risks associated
with heavy resistance exercises elling, pain, soreness and/or discolored skin.
In their 2019 paper evaluating the risk/rewards
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