Wrist or elbow pain? Eccentric wrist extensions can help! This exercise mobilises and strengthens the extensor muscles in the forearm, which support wrist and elbow movement. It’s a great rehabilitation exercise for lateral epicondylitis, dynamic wrist instability, and wrist impingement.   How to do eccentric wrist extensions  Sit with the forearm of your affected arm resting on your thigh, with...

The 90/90 internal shoulder rotation exercise targets the traps, rhomboids, delts, and pectorals. It strengthens the rotator cuff and helps stabilise the shoulder through movement, making it great for rehabilitation following an injury. As the joint gets stronger, you can also adjust the resistance level for more of a challenge.  How to do 90/90 internal shoulder rotations  Position yourself next...

Thumbs are essential to a good quality of life and daily function - so when pain strikes, it can be quite debilitating. Fortunately, a good brace can drastically reduce pain and support healing. So, what’s the best brace for thumb pain? Let’s get into the RhizoLoc and RhizoLoc OA’s features and how they support management and recovery from common thumb...

Moisture-wicking fabric is designed to ‘wick’ moisture away from your skin to the fabric's surface, where it can evaporate more easily. It’s commonly used in outdoor and gym wear to keep you dry and comfortable during hard exercise and against the elements. We also use moisture-wicking knits in our performance and outdoor supports—after all, a sweaty brace can be just...

Osteoarthritis is a very common degenerative condition. As it progresses, pain, stiffness, and decreased sensorimotor function will develop, affecting daily life and making staying active increasingly difficult. However, certain osteoarthritis supports can help reduce these symptoms and even slow the condition's progression. If you or a loved one have hip, knee, or thumb OA, here are the best supports to...

The hand-in-hand squat is the foundational squat movement. Using body weight rather than barbells, dumbbells, or kettlebells helps you focus on and improve your squat form so you can eventually graduate to more challenging variants like pistol squats and Smith machine squats. Good form will also help you avoid injury (especially when you progress to squatting under load).   How...

Stability  “A week after my accident, I was fitted with the SecuTec Genu Flex. I was immediately able to walk almost as usual, and I felt stable… Two weeks after my injury, I started training for the marathon with some adjustments to my training plan.” - Dr Staubach, orthopedist. After a knee ligament injury he sustained while skiing, Dr Staubach...

Banded internal shoulder rotations work the rotator cuff muscles for a stronger and more stable shoulder. While lateral raises and shoulder presses can create a sculpted look, you shouldn’t overlook banded rotations, as they can help you prevent (and recover from) injury.   How to do internal banded shoulder rotations Anchor a resistance band to a point that is waist-high....