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How to Restore Ankle Mobility After Injury
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How to Restore Ankle Mobility After Injury

No matter if it's a strain, sprain, or tendonitis, an ankle injury can make us reluctant to move the joint or put weight on it. In many cases, they can also stiffen surrounding muscles and cause in...

ArthritisOsteoarthritis Exercises to Protect Your Joints

Osteoarthritis Exercises to Protect Your Joints

Exercise is an essential intervention for osteoarthritis. However, not every type of physical activity is equal. To relieve pain, improve flexibility, and strengthen your muscles, here are the best...

Injury / PainFlat feet: home remedies and treatment. Image of woman holding her foot in pain.

What are Flat Feet: Treatment and Home Remedies

About thirty per cent of the population have flat feet (also known as fallen arches) and the majority of people just leave the condition untreated. But there is no need to live with the pain! The b...

Injury / PainEDS: Comorbidity, Mental Health and Life as a Zebra

EDS: Comorbidity, Mental Health and Life as a Zebra

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is complex, to say the least. With 13 different types of the syndrome - ranging from the more common hypermobile EDS, to the extremely rare vascular EDS. Defining and categor...

ArthritisWoman smiling while vacuuming the living room. She is wearing an EpiTrain Elbow Brace to avoid cleaning pain

House Cleaning Without the Hurt: Tips to Prevent Joint Pain

House cleaning is a constant (and essential) part of life. But, unfortunately, the repetitive and physically demanding activity can take a toll on your knees, back, and even elbows - and the effect...

Injury / PainFoot pain while running? Treatment tips

Foot pain while running? Treatment tips

When you run, your foot needs to absorb a force that’s ~2x your body weight while keeping you stable. Considering all the work it has to do, it’s unsurprising that things can sometimes go wrong, le...

Injury / PainMan playing tennis wear compression sleeves for sports recovery

Self Care After Injury and Operation Using Braces and Supports

Speeding up recovery and reducing pain is often at the forefront of many people's minds and for athletes, returning to their sport as quickly as possible, will be paramount.

Injury / PainKnee Pain From Running - Do You Need Knee Support?

Knee Pain From Running - Do You Need Knee Support?

The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most easily injured. It comprises four main components: bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Many of these structures can be susceptibl...

Injury / Painman walking down the stairs with knee pain

Chronic Knee Pain | Causes and Treatment

Although many types of knee pain are not permanent, other types of pain can last for a very long time. For example, arthritic pain worsens over time. Such pain can radically change your daily life.

Injury / Painwoman doing a knee to chest stretch on the floor to relieve ITBS pain

Iliotibial Band Stretches To Improve Knee Stability

Whether you’re a new runner or a serious runner who racks up the kilometres, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced pain on the outer side of your knees. This pain is usually due to a condition k...