Sunday, January 26, 2003

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. Offers Revolutionary New Performance Patches That Reduce Friction

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. Offers Revolutionary New Performance Patches That Reduce Friction

A revolutionary new way to reduce friction and prevent blisters before they start.

(PRWEB) July 15, 2004

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc., a design and development firm of orthotic and prosthetic componentry, recently made available a revolutionary new way to reduce friction, prevent painful blisters and decrease blister healing time so now you can go farther than you’ve ever gone before. Called ENGOTM Performance Patches, each patch is applied directly to the source of friction – the footwear or athletic equipment. Patches are manufactured using ShearBan® patented technology comprised of a specially-formulated low-friction film. This slippery blue top-layer virtually eliminates friction between the footwear or equipment and skin.

When incorporated in footwear or on equipment, volume is unaltered. The adhesive creates a strong bond, eliminating migration. And don’t worry about sweating – it was developed with sweat in mind. ENGO patches are easy to apply and use. Patches are latex-free and come in three sizes: regular ovals, large ovals & sheets. Trimming to tailor-fit is an option. The slippery blue top layer uses a SmartPatchTM concept whereby color change from blue to white indicates the need for patch replacement. Each patch is extremely durable, lasting anywhere from several weeks to several months.

When used for hotspots, ENGO has been proven to prevent blister formation. According to Jeff Chambers, head Certified ATC for Minnesota State University, Mankato, “Student-athletes reporting hotspots during practice received an ENGO patch in the area of their shoe causing friction. We simply asked them to remove their shoe and 45 seconds later they were back on the practice field. Amazingly, our student-athletes reported immediate relief. The best thing? Blisters never formed where ENGO was placed.”

When used to help treat a blister, healing time has been shown to be significantly reduced. Users agree that ENGOTM Performance Patches save blisters, performance, time and money. “Blisters are a huge problem with most of our teams during pre-season,” stated Jeff Chambers. “Using ENGO this past year has not only saved us a tremendous amount of time, but has also eliminated the need to utilize materials normally used to protect and care for blisters. This is the best product I have seen and used to prevent blisters and manage calluses in my 20+ years as a Certified Athletic Trainer.”

For more information, visit www. GoEngo. com, call 866.795.0057 or write to Tamarack Habilitation Technologies Inc., 1670-94th Lane NE, Blaine, MN 55449. ENGO is exclusively distributed by Sports Health, a division of School Health.

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