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

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...

Injury / Painman running in calf compression sleeves to avoid calf injury and pain

Combating Calf Injuries and Pain

Calf pain is a common problem, especially among runners and other athletes. If you’re going through it, you know how much it can affect your fitness routine and daily life. And if you’ve never had ...

Sports / WorkoutWoman on the beach walking with a yoga mat, preparing to do active recovery after sports

Active Recovery: How to do it Right

With benefits like removing blood lactate at a faster rate, minimising the effect of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, and helping you stick with your exercise routine, it’s no wonder active recovery ...

Leg / FootWoman sitting at home next to a suitcase. She's wearing a pair of caramel open-toe compression socks

Compression Stockings for Travel: What You Need to Know

With the world’s top tourist destinations finally open again, we’re all itching to make travel plans to make up for lost time. But while a holiday may be good for your health, a 10-hour flight or a...