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Mrz
27
2014

Fascia Therapy: A Key to Optimal Fascia Fitness

Fasciae are the connective tissues that surround muscles, bones and organs in the body. If they are healthy, they are elastic, supple, strong and resilient. However, various factors such as overuse, lack of exercise, inflammation, scars or the aging process can lead to agglutinated fasciae. Learn in this article how you can make your fascia…

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Mrz
24
2014

The cervical spine

 by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist The cervical spine (CS) in humans and other vertebrates denotes the uppermost section of the spinal column between the head and the thoracic spine. The section generally encompasses seven neck vertebrae and is the most flexible part of the spine. In humans, the first spinal vertebra, also known as…

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Mrz
13
2014

Autochthonous back muscles for a stable spine

When we talk about the back muscles, we are talking about the skeletal muscles in the area of the back. Two types of muscles can be distinguished here in terms of developmental history. In this article you will learn which muscles belong to the autochthonous back muscles, how they function and what importance they have…

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Feb
25
2014

Meniscus & Sports

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist There are two menisci located in a human knee joint. The medial meniscus and the lateral meniscus. These halfmoon-shaped pieces of cartilage are located between the femur and tibia, and have very important tasks to fulfil in the knee joint. They act as shock absorbers and distribute pressure. They…

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Feb
20
2014

OS Functional Training

Author: Matthias Keller, OS Institute The term “Functional Training” is becoming more and more a buzzword in the sports and fitness scene. Numerous groups and disciplines have integrated Functional Training over the past years, and added it to their concepts. As a result, many exercises, progressions, and variations have been created. New equipment has been…

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Feb
13
2014

Neck Tension

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist We all know the agony – the horrible pain of a tense neck. But what is it about the neck area that makes us suffer from tension and pain so frequently? The area of the throat and neck is the most flexible part of the spine. Your head is…

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Feb
06
2014

Bursa – Bursitis

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist The human body contains over 150 fluid-filled sacs, known as bursae synoviales. These are located primarily in parts of the body that are under continuous stress, like joints, but also  in areas, where skin, tendons, or muscles come into direct contact with bone. A bursa serves as a damper…

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Jan
30
2014

Knee Stability – The Cruciate Ligaments

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist The ligament system of the knee joint consists of the cruciate ligaments, the medial collateral ligament, and lateral collateral ligament. The cruciate ligaments have their name from the fact that they cross over at the centre of the knee joint. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are important stabilisers…

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Jan
21
2014

The Lumbar Spine – the lynchpin and fulcrum

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist The lower section of the spine is known as the lumbar spine (LS). In humans, this part of the spine is made up of five vertebrae. Walking upright puts extreme stress on that particular region. The weight of the torso and any other weight we might be carrying, must…

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Jan
13
2014

Flexibility

Flexibility is a basic motoric attribute, as are endurance, strength, and speed. The flexibility of a joint describes the ability for extensive or optimum range of movement. We further differentiate between general flexibility and specific flexibility, or mobility, that is specific to a certain type of sport. Excellent flexibility depends on a number of parameters:…

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Jan
07
2014

A Healthy Spinal Disc

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist   Each spinal disc is a flexible fibrocartilage connection between individual vertebrae. It consists of an outer fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) and a gelatinous centre (nucleus pulposus). This gelatinous centre has a high water content and acts as a shock absorber. The outer, very strong fibrous ring stabilises the…

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Dez
17
2013

Joint Stability

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist   Increasing physical inactivity in children, teenagers, but also in adults and older people has been a topic of importance for years. How does this inactivity and passivity manifest itself in the human body in terms of the joints and their susceptibility to injury? Jumping and running on various…

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Dez
10
2013

Sensorimotor Function & Proprioception Demystified

by Denise Müller, Grad. Sports Scientist   There are two distinct areas we will need to have a closer look at when talking about sensorimotor function: “Sensorics” on the one hand, and “motorics” on the other. Sensorics is a collective term for the physical process of all sensory perception (seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, and tasting),…

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Dez
04
2013

Product Highlights at MEDICA 2013

TOGU presented their product highlights for 2014 at the international medical trade fair MEDICA in Düsseldorf between November 20 and 23, 2013. The  Jumper® Pro balance trainer and the new Jumper® Pro Plate will allow an even more varied training when used together. The Dynair® Comfort Wedge Ballkissen® comes with a new and effective relief…

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Nov
14
2013

Training Intelligence – Intelligent Training

Movement learning and movement relearning are difficult challenges every trainer faces with his charges on any given day. The conscious inclusion and improvement of sensorimotor skills will optimise the foundations for movement learning, and will facilitate reaching set targets for desired training adaptations. Sensorimotor function is the basis for every training stimulus. The better the…

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Okt
09
2013

Stay 20 for the Next 50 Years!

Text: Gabi Fastner “The objective of this training programme is to remain active and flexible while getting older. Without exercise, many important body functions begin to slow down: muscles begin to weaken, joints become less flexible, and balance decreases overall. Our bodies will only maintain those functions it uses every day! This training regime will…

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Sep
26
2013

Reigning CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Recommends TOGU Jumper

Between September 26 and October 3, the CHAMPION OF THE YEAR 2013 was selected as part of a week-long event at ROBINSON Club Apulia in Italy. Gerd Schönfelder, the previous year’s CHAMPION handed over the reigns to the new champion at a gala event. The successful ski racer uses the Jumper Pro by TOGU, which…

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Sep
25
2013

TOGU Trio for Your Winter Training at Home

The perfect mix of balance, strength, and coordination The Jumper Pro, Redondo Ball Touch, and the original Dynair Ballkissen by TOGU make an effective and varied trio of training tools to keep you fit through the winter months. These air-filled items train balance and coordination, and offer full-body endurance and strength exercises. They are particularly…

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Sep
06
2013

Preparation for the Competition Season at Vienna’s Competition Dance Club “TSC Schwarz Gold Wien”

Despite the holiday season being in full swing and perfect sunbathing conditions, the dedicated members of TSC Schwarz Gold Wien use the tournament-free time to perfect their moves on the parquet floor to be one step ahead for the next competition season. Their training focus at this time of year is not just on the…

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Jul
31
2013

An Overview of the Originals

Creating movement, setting new impulses – we focus on having the finger on the pulse of the market and continuous exchange with experts, as well as the tenacity to make good ideas a reality and manufacturing premium quality products. These are the reasons why TOGU is synonymous for innovation and a pioneering spirit. As a…

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Jul
26
2013

From Lake Chiemsee to the World

A Success Story of Bavarian Ingenuity What do international top competitors, hobby athletes, therapy patients, and bright kids have in common? They all train or play with air-filled fitness equipment by TOGU. Experienced medical professionals, sports scientists and trainers have long since become committed advocates of the highly efficient and innovative products developed in the…

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