If your local fitness center has a set of Keiser exercise machines, don't waste time looking for the weight stack. There is none. Keiser machines use air pressure to provide resistance. The manufacturer designs pneumatic exercise machines for the...
Air therapy is another name for pneumatic compression massage, a treatment that the Los Angeles-based FBE Spa claims can help you lose weight by stimulating circulation and allowing toxins to be flushed out of the lymphatic system. Proponents of...
The Keiser Corporation, headquartered in Fresno, California, manufactures resistance training and aerobic exercise equipment. While most strength-training machines use a weight stack, Keiser equipment uses air pressure or pneumatic resistance. In...
Much has changed in the design of bicycle tires since the first wooden and later metal-tired bicycles were invented in the mid- to late-1800s. Since mass production of bicycles with pneumatic rubber tires began at the turn-of-the-century, the...
There are dozens of methods for producing resistance for a muscle-building workout. While free weights, pulley machines and elastic bands may be the resistance of choice at gyms, the Keiser company has produced air-powered resistance equipment for...
Ankle braces are being used as an alternative to ankle taping in preventing and supporting the ankle after ankle sprains. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports related injuries in the United States affecting millions of people on an...
A tattoo apprentice practices the art of tattooing with a machine recommended by a mentor. Once the apprenticeship is over, the new tattoo artist chooses and purchases a tattoo machine to complement his style and technique. Tattoo artists have...
Tennis machines, also known as ball machines, are devices that allow you to practice tennis without a partner, as they receive balls "fed" from the other side of the court by a machine. Tennis machines work by projecting balls out of the machine...
Tennis ball machines are ball-throwing devices that allow a person to practice tennis strokes or a group to practice or drill, with or without an instructor. Ball machines use different methods to project balls and come with different features...
The air step exercise machine, also known as the AirClimber, is one of many cheap pieces of aerobic equipment you can buy. It was developed for the home-exercise market, and it is often seen in television infomercials. The machine is marketed by...
Spearfishing is one of the oldest forms of fishing, dating back thousands of years. The basic premise is to use a long pole with a barbed point attached to it to stab fish and then to retrieve them. Spearfishing gear ranges from the simple gigging...
Bicycles and bicycle saddles, or seats, have been around since the 1800s. Most early seats were uncomfortable until new designs and materials were made available. Even now, bicycle saddles are blamed for all sorts of ailments, including infections...
This outpatient procedure, commonly known as cryopexy, involves stanching the retinal tear and generating scar tissue to impede further erosion of the retina from the vitreous.
The evolution of the tire has played an integral part in the development of the bicycle. Like bicycles themselves, bicycle tires have been modified over the years to make them more efficient and durable. Modern bicycle tires have been constructed...
The retina is a tissue located at the back of the eye. Its main job is to convert images so that the brain can properly process them, according to MedlinePlus. The retina is red and contains its own blood supply. Sometimes, the retina may become...
Lymphedema occurs when lymphatic fluid builds up in the soft tissues of the body, usually in an arm or leg. The condition develops when the lymph vessels or lymph nodes are removed or damaged. Swelling results because the lymph fluid cannot move...
Football throwers for kids are machines that throw footballs for your child to catch, much like baseball pitching machines throw pitches for your child to hit. Because of the cost of football throwers and the advanced level of the throws they...
People have been riding bicycles for well over a century, and throughout that time bicycle-related accidents and injuries have inevitably occurred. While early cyclists rode machines without helmets, brakes, gears or inflatable tires, modern...
Your spa pack is considered the "brains" of the spa --- it controls all major functions, including the pumps, blower and heating unit, according to Hot Tub Works. If you experience a spa malfunction, it likely has to do with a spa pack part. For...
Italian bicycle-maker Edoardo Bianchi had a long and successful career as one of Europe's most influential and innovative manufacturers. Bianchi bikes have been sold all over the world, and are sought-after among contemporary collectors of vintage...
During a cesarean surgery, or a C-section, doctors surgically open a pregnant woman's lower abdominal region and her uterus to deliver a baby. Stalled labor, a large head, a drop in the baby's heartbeat, baby positioning or umbilical cord...
Old-fashioned bicycles are classic and charming. While not as technically advanced or comfortable as today's bikes, old-fashioned bicycles are important reminders of the past. Bicycle lovers and collectors revere these machines of yesteryear, and...
They have a frame and two wheels, but otherwise today's racing bikes bear little resemblance to their early predecessors. Late 19th century racing bikes lacked gears and had ineffective brakes. Their center of gravity was so askew that riders...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines venous thromboembolism, or VTE, as the collective term used to describe two related conditions: deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, and pulmonary embolism, or PE. DVT is the partial or total...
Just as the name suggests, electric wheelchairs are fueled and utilized by the power of electricity. This power is created and delivered from a battery that uses motors to move the gears and belts necessary for the chair's movement. This is a...
Cellulite is that lumpy substance commonly found on the back of the legs, buttocks and stomach. Fat deposits under the skin cause a dimpled effect on the skin surface. Cellulite can be caused by hormonal factors, genetics, diet, lifestyle or...
Curves 30 Minute Fitness Centers are women's-only gyms with locations throughout the United States, and in many other countries. Curves offers an aerobic and strength training workout. While Curves isn't ideal if you're looking to become a...
Ophthalmic floaters are common and usually harmless. Most floaters are caused by small pieces of detached vitreous gel in the vitreous fluid casting shadows on the retina; while they may be annoying, they're usually harmless and require no...
A cesarean section is a surgical birthing procedure wherein the pregnant woman's uterus is cut open to deliver the baby, chosen when natural child birth is deemed dangerous. Get professional tips and advice on childbirth in this video.
