Increasing number of sports teams raise awareness for breast cancer exams

Ithaca, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/11/2013 -- The toughest men in the NFL are wearing pink this month. Professional, college, high school and amateur sports teams are finding unique ways to support Breast Cancer Awareness month this October, incorporating the color pink into various pieces of gear to help raise the profile of efforts to eradicate the dreaded disease. Teams are also doing community outreach off the field to help local efforts in the cause.

NFL teams have been particularly active. The league creates a special line of gear for female fans via its A Crucial Catch organization, donating over $1.5 million last year alone and close to $5 million over the last four years. Players on various teams have also picked up the challenge, sporting pink wristbands and armbands and using eye black to broadcast messages to fans to make sure they are on notice to have regular exams and to self-examine for breast lumps and other cancer-related symptoms.

The American Football Conference's Buffalo Bills have taken it one step further, partnering in their Erie County, N.Y. home with the Erie County Medical Center and ADPRO Sports to raise money that will support a Mobile Mammography Unit for the medical center, a bus that has two digital mammography systems. The mobile unit travels throughout the area and focuses on reaching people who may not have the resources to regularly get a medical checkup.

But football teams aren't alone in their quest to help fans and others to understand what it takes to discover and beat the disease. There are any number of high school and college teams that are sporting pink ankle braces, nose guards, athletic tape, mouthguards for braces, lip and mouth guards, and other highly-visible reminders of the issue.

The Ithaca Sports Medicine & First Aid Superstore has been busy since late August filling orders for custom gear. The store has exceeded its annual shipments of pink gear for Breast Cancer Awareness month for several years, helping to increase the momentum as more and more sports teams take up the issue of raising awareness.

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) has been raising awareness for more than 25 years. The joint effort by public service organizations, government agencies, professional medical organizations and others has helped promote and educate the public about the need for regular examinations and to help women take charge of their breast health.

Although the campaign designates October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is active throughout the year on issues pertaining to services, information and awareness of breast cancer.

About Ithaca Sports
Ithaca Sports bills itself as the sports medicine and first aid superstore. Their motto: all the sports medicine supplies you will need and if we do not have it ... we will order it!

The online store is owned and operated by a certified athletic trainer and Ithaca Sports has health care professionals on staff to answer any questions on which products suit your needs. The store carries braces, tape, tuf skin, ice packs, elastic bandages, tiger balm, mouthguards and much more. For additional information, visit: http://www.ithacasports.com/.

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The mouth guards are now available in a range of youth sizes

Ithaca, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/08/2013 -- The Vettex Mouth Guards are one of the most reliable mouth guards available, and are now available in youth sizes as well as adult sizes from Ithaca Sports. The guards come in many different colors and have a strap attached so they can be fastened onto a helmet.

The Vettex Mouth Guards come custom fitted with one piece that has a double impression and an attached strap. The mouthpiece has breathing channels, and the strap is completely adjustable, allowing you to change the length and positioning. The double mouth guard design offers lip protection, and has been praised for its effectiveness in protecting the wearer's tongue, teeth and lips. The youth sizes are recommended for children age eight and up, and are available in 14 colors, ranging from yellow to purple to blue and beyond.

Executives say they are excited to extend children the same personalized, mouth safety that has been available to adults in sports for years, and are pleased to add mouth guards to their inventory of ankle braces, athletic tapes and other sporting first aid and medicine products that are available for youths. For more information about Ithaca Sports and their new line of youth-sized Vettex Mouth Guards, visit them online at http://www.ithacasports.com/.

Ithaca Sports
Ithaca Sports is a small businesses specializing in sports medicine and first aid products. They offer a wide assortment of Biofreeze, China Gel, ankle braces, pre-wrap, athletic tape, mouth guards and more, and carry only the best in all of these categories. Their employees have been with the company for a long time, and are proficient and dedicated to bringing customers the best service possible. Discounted prices are available regularly, and the inventory is updated often.

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Ithaca Sports adds 150 Countries to its international shipping list

Ithaca, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/10/2013 -- IthacaSports has just added the ability for their loyal overseas customers to have their product delivered directly to their homes. This is good news for Ithaca Sports enthusiasts living overseas.

We all know the headache of purchasing our favorite product from another country and then having to come up with a clever way to get it home. Unless they travel to the USA frequently or have friends and relatives who do so, many are simply out of luck. Ithaca Sports has tackled this problem straight on and expanded their business so they can support their loyal overseas customers. Whether it is a bulk purchase of ankle braces or a simple single item package such as athletic tape, customers now have options they never had before. This will not only help their customers worldwide, but it will also help them expand their business.

Although the name may have you think otherwise, Ithaca Sports does not just deal in sports-related equipment. They provide first aid products as well. Products such as BioFreeze and Flexall have become indispensable products that all active individuals should have in their medicine box. They also offer well known products such as "Sore No More" topical gel, for those who prefer a natural pain relieving product. They truly offer customers the ability to build their medicine box the way they see fit.

About Ithaca Sports
Ithaca Sports was founded on, and continues to run on, the principle that people are important. Not only does Ithaca Sports like to do business with people, but they like to get to know the people they are doing business with. That's why each order with Ithaca Sports is a personalized transaction, leaving customers feeling like they just did business with an old friend. For more detail visit http://www.ithacasports.com/.

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Waterproof cast covers arrive at Ithaca Sports just in time for summer

Ithaca, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/13/2013 -- Sports medicine supply company, Ithaca Sports, is happy to announce their latest product addition, waterproof cast covers. The covers have arrived just in time for summer.

After an injury, most athletes are frustrated by the limitations their injury places upon them. This is especially true when the injury consists of a broken limb. Not only is the limb unusable, but the cast limits the types of activities the athlete can do. When summer rolls around, nothing is more frustrating that not being able to swim because of a cast. Ithaca Sports recognizes this and has addressed the problem. Besides their usual ankle braces and prewrap, they are now offering DryPro waterproof cast covers among other water proof products. "The cast covers are completely watertight and are guaranteed to keep your cast dry." They do this with patented vacuum seal technology. Athletes can dive, swim, surf, and even scuba dive without fear of ruining their cast. Of course, they recommend consulting with your doctor to make sure you have the go ahead for any serious water activities.

At Ithaca Sports, athletes can find everything they might need to protect and prevent injuries. This includes pain relieving creams and first aid supplies, Biofreeze and other forms of hot and cold therapies, inserts, guards, bandages, braces, and more.

About Ithaca Sports
Ithaca Sports is a small business specializing in sports medicine and first aid supplies. They take the time to listen to their customers, so that they can introduce new and helpful products as their company grows. Located in Ithaca, New York, they have built a strong reputation in the world of sports medicine supply and plan to continue that trend in order to help protect and heal athletes around the world with their high quality products. For more detail please visit, http://www.ithacasports.com/.

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Sports Medicine and First Aid Superstore Offers New Products on Their Site

Ithaca, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/11/2013 -- Ithaca Sports, a leading online retailer for sports medicine and equipment in central New York, is pleased to report that it has recently updated its website with new items. Customers can now find a Game Face Adjustable Mask, Zensah Compression Leg single sleeve, and Pro-Tec Massager with Trigger Point Release Grips in stock.

These new products complement existing offerings like Biofreeze, China gel, and ankle braces. The Game Face Adjustable Mask is a safety mask perfect for a variety of sports activities. It's designed from strong polycarbonate, the material used for bulletproof glass, and greatly reduces the incidence of facial and dental injuries. The Zensah Compression Sleeve provides dual action support to the calves and shins, perfect for during or after a workout to facilitate healing. Similarly, the Pro-Tec Massager is a great tool for reducing muscle tightness, pain, and soreness, allowing for pain relief and faster recovery from injuries. All of these items are available on sale and with free shipping for a limited time.

Customers turn to specialty sports stores like Ithaca Sports because they can find exclusive, top of the line items like Bio freeze that just aren't available over the counter in retail stores. According to a spokesperson, "Ithaca Sports is owned and operated by a Certified Athletic Trainer, and we have health care professionals on staff to help you find the products that will best suit your needs." Some of their other product categories include Cryoderm pain reliever, Flexall, athletic prewrap, Sombra cream, elastic bandages, mouth guards, ankle braces, and shoe inserts.

About Ithaca Sports
For several years, Ithaca Sports has served sports customers with the highest quality sports medicine and first aid equipment, both in central New York and across the United States. The company stands out from the competition because it has health care professionals testing every product to make sure that all of them are effective. Now, with new products in addition to classic ones like Biofreeze and athletic tape, Ithaca Sports is an excellent place for customers to meet all of their sports medicine and first aid needs. For additional information please visit, http://www.ithacasports.com/.

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The Search for Hard to Find McDavid Sports Gear Colors Ends at Ithaca Sports

Ithaca, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/28/2013 -- Fans of McDavid Sports Gear no longer have to search far to find colors in the popular brand, because Ithaca Sports has them in stock. They want customers to know that their long hunt for the right colors stops at Ithaca Sports.

If you've ever searched for arm sleeves that come in more than just your standard black or white, you probably know how hard it is to find alternate colors. When you want to show off your unique style or match a particular jersey though, sometimes the standard colors just won't cut it. That's why Ithaca Sports has asked McDavid Sports to send them gear in a variety of hard to find colors. As a result, they are now one of only a few retailers who carry the gear in extra colors. For example, customers of Ithaca Sports can now find arm and leg sleeves, knee straps, elbow pads, and more in exciting colors like yellow, blue, green, maroon, hot pink, Texas orange, purple, and many more. A company spokesperson was excited about the addition to their product line, saying, "This is great since most athletes like to match their team colors and most of the products from McDavid only came in black and white before."

Ithaca Sports offers more than just the McDavid brand though. They also feature Aircast, BioFreeze, DryPro, Gatorade, Valeo and more. For athletes looking for extra support or pain relief, Ithaca has everything they'll need, from creams, balms, and China gel to athletic tape, braces, and inserts.

About Ithaca Sports
Located in Ithaca, New York, Ithaca Sports is a proud provider of athletic health products. Each of their products was carefully chosen by healthcare professionals and tested by their athletic trainers. This way, they know they are the best possible products for their customers. For additional information please visit, http://www.ithacasports.com/.

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Sports Medicine and First Aid Superstore To Cover Shipping For Bio freeze Products

Ithaca, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/06/2013 -- Ithaca Sports, a premier retailer for sports medicine and first aid based in central New York, is pleased to announce that it will cover the cost of shipping on all of its Bio freeze specials. Bio freeze pain reliever is the number one clinically used and recommended muscle rub product on the market.

Bio freeze contains USP-grade menthol as its active ingredients, making it highly effective for short term pain relief and faster recovery from injury. It can be applied to all kinds of affected areas and according to the manufacturer can help to relieve pain from muscle sprains, muscle strains, sore muscles, sore joints, arthritis, bruises, and more. Four out of five topical analgesic users prefer Bio freeze, but they won't find it over-the-counter. To get it, customers must turn to health care providers or online health specialty stores like Ithaca Sports.

In addition to its selection of excellent and affordable Bio freeze products, Ithaca Sports offers a variety of superior sports medicine and first aid products. According to a spokesperson, "Our store is owned and operated by a Certified Athletic Trainer, and we carefully choose only the best products on the market." Some of their other product categories include elastic bandages, ankle braces and supports, mouth guards, shoe inserts, athletic tape and wraps, first aid and wound care, and pain relief.

About Ithaca Sports
For a number of years, Ithaca Sports has provided the highest quality sports medicine and first aid products to customers in central New York and across the United States. What makes the company unique is the way it uses health care professionals to test each product, ensuring that every product is effective and worthwhile. From Bio freeze products to athletic supplies, Ithaca Sports has proven itself to be the very best place to get all of your sports medicine and first aid products. For further detail please visit, http://www.ithacasports.com/.

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Leading Sports Medicine Superstore Giving Free Shipping for Select Products

Ithaca, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/30/2013 -- Ithaca Sports, a leading sports medicine and first aid superstore, announced they would offer free shipping on select CRYODERM products to begin the New Year. The superstore operates both as a community store in Ithaca, New York and as a bustling internet retailer.

"The New Year usually makes millions resolve to exercise more regularly -- and we want to help those people reach their goals," said an Ithaca Sports representative. "When people begin exercising more frequently, they often are sore, and sometimes sore enough, that it inhibits their ability to reach their fitness goals. By giving our customer a large discount on select CRYODERM products, we believe more people will be able to meet their New Year fitness goals."

The CRYODERM Gel discounted by Ithaca Sports is designed to quickly relieve aches and pains. The CRYODERM gel absorbs rapidly into the skin and can be used with all massage oils and creams.

CRYODERM represents a sliver of the products Ithaca Sports sells through its comprehensive superstore. These products include ankle braces, China Gel, mouth guards, a variety of first aid materials and more. Owned and operated by a certified athletic trainer, Ithaca Sports specializes in products treating any fitness-related pain or injury. More can be viewed on their online store at http://www.ithacasports.com/

About Ithaca Sports
Located in Ithaca, New York, Ithaca Sports serves both the community of Ithaca—home of both Ithaca College and Cornell University—and the world wide web, through its online storefront. Ithaca Sports received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a five-star rating from Shopper Approved, an online collector of customer reviews. One can find more on their website http://www.ithacasports.com/ and Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/IthacaSports

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