You are here:About>Health>Sports Medicine> Products> Wraps, Ice, Rehab & 1st Aid> First Aid Products for Exercisers
About.comSports Medicine

Top 10 First Aid Products for Exercisers

From Elizabeth Quinn,
Your Guide to Sports Medicine.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Medical Review Board

Top Picks for first aid products and supplies for exercisers. Here's a short list of items to keep on hand in case of emergency or to prevent sports injury.

1. First Aid Kits

Every athlete, exericser, hiker or sports enthusiast should have a complete first aid kit and know how to use it.
Compare Prices

2. Neosporin Antibiotic Ointment

Neosporin antibiotic ointment is good to have on hand for those minor scrapes, cuts and abrasions. It helps prevent infection during healing and may reduce the appearance of scars.
Compare Prices

3. Sunblock / Sunscreen

Sunblock and sun screen is an essential part of your injury prevention and first aid kit. Protect against harmful UV rays and avoid sunburn while exercising outdoors with these products.
Compare Prices

4. NO AD Sunblock Lotion

My personal favorite for sunblock protection, No-Ad brand is paba-free, non-greasy, waterproof sunblock in a variety of SPF levels.
Compare Prices

5. Elastic Bandages and Wraps

Elastic wraps and bandages are a must-have in every exerciser's medicine cabinet. For holding ice bags in place, to providing extra support for muscle and joint pains, a wrap works wonders.
Compare Prices

6. Adhesive Bandages

For various scrapes, cuts, and abrasions, adhesive bandages come in handy for exercisers, athletes, and sports parents. Buy them on-line and save.
Compare Prices

7. Emergency First Aid Reference Book

Great to have at home for reference, review and research, a first aid book can keep you informed of what to do in emergencies. Recommended reading for everyone -- just don't wait until there is an emergency to crack it open. Read it before you need it and return for a refresher from time to time.
Compare Prices

8. Spenco® 2nd Skin® Dressing

Spenco® 2nd Skin® Dressing is a hydrogel dressing which is great for treating abrasions, minor cuts and burns, blisters and the like. The dressing is cool and provides a moist covering so it won't stick to the wound upon removal.
Compare Prices

9. Blistex Lip Protection with SPF

Any outdoor activity can lead to chapped, dry lips. A nice way to prevent this is to keep a Blistex with SPF in your pocket.
Compare Prices

10. Chapstick Lip Protection with SPF

And for those who prefer the flavors of Chapstick, this lip protection with SPF works just as well as Blistex.
Compare Prices
Created: June 21, 2007
About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information.
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg
 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
More from About, Inc.: Calorie Count Plus | UCompareHealthCare
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Corrections | Privacy Policy
©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.