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man doing lunges for knee pain in his living room. He is wearing Bauerfeind's GenuTrain Knee Support
Injury / Pain

The 6 Best Exercises for Knee Pain

When it comes to knee pain, our first instinct is usually to stop using that knee as much. But the right type of exercise can actually help alleviate your knee pain, aid in recovery, and help you a...

Sports / WorkoutPeople climbing up a cliff. One is at the very top while the other, from who's POV the image is taken, is at the bottom holding the blue support rope.

Climbing: Ensure Your Wrists Stay Safe

Wrist and hand injuries make up as much as 73% of all rock-climbing injuries! So, from strengthening exercises to climbing wrist supports, here’s how to protect your wrists from climbing pain and i...

Injury / PainMan doing kettlebell squats at the gym. He's wearing Bauerfeind's SofTec Genu Knee Brace to relieve knee pain

Knee Pain When Squatting? Here's How to Fix It

Squatting is part of many workout routines and everyday life. But while it should be a painless activity, there are some instances where it can cause discomfort in the knee. So, if you have knee pa...

Injury / PainRedefining ACL Recovery: Bauerfeind in collaboration with the Cross Brace Protocol

Redefining ACL Recovery: Bauerfeind in collaboration with the Cross Brace Protocol

Dr Tom Cross and his team at the Sydney Stadium Clinic have revealed that a novel bracing and rehabilitation protocol successfully treats specific high-grade anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears ...

Leg / Foottwo women sitting on a stone bench in work attire/ One is wearing compression socks

How to Wear Compression Socks Safely

Compression socks offer a lot of benefits. These include preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis, reducing that heavy, tired feeling after a long day on your feet, and helping patients recover after varico...

Injury / PainMan sitting at the top of a mountain, resting his knees after walking too much

Knee Pain from Walking Too Much: The Troubles of Sightseeing

Sightseeing makes for great exploration and memories. But while walking is normally great for your knees, you can have too much of a good thing. All those hours of being up and about can stack up, ...

Injury / PainHow to Stop Foot Swelling in the Heat

How to Stop Foot Swelling in the Heat

Summer is a fantastic time to relax, get some sun, and get active. However, hot weather also means an increased chance of swelling around the extremities, particularly the feet. So, if your feet ar...

Leg / FootPeople hiking in the dark in the snowy mountains. They are wearing Bauerfeind Compression Supports

Medical vs Sports Compression

Although our medical and sports supports are both made of compression knit, their composition varies as they’re built for different purposes. Medical supports must comply with medical standards, w...

Leg / Footman and woman doing sumo squats at the gym. They are holding weighted gym balls for more resistance

Sumo Squats: Exercise for Glutes and Inner Thighs

As many traditional leg workouts (squats, lunges, donkey kicks) don’t put much focus on the inner thighs, adding an exercise that does is a good way to correct muscular imbalances, improve support ...

Leg / Footman jumping on a cliffside walk in Bauefeind VenoTrain Compression Socks

What Kind of Compression Do I Need?

Shopping for compression socks? With so many choices available, it can be difficult to pick the best pair for you. Fortunately, we’ve created a handy guide that covers fit, compression classes, len...