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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 ...

Injury / PainWhich Knee Brace is Best for a Ligament Injury?

Which Knee Brace is Best for a Ligament Injury?

As ligaments are responsible for keeping your knee moving, even relatively minor injuries can cause a lot of discomfort. But fortunately, conservative therapies like knee braces can take a load off...

Injury / PainMan running and experiencing knee pain

Swollen Knees: When You Should See A Doctor

Depending on the sport, researchers have reported that knee injuries account for between 15 per cent and 50 per cent of all athletics-related injuries. Although most knee pain can be self-managed, ...

Injury / PainMan wearing Bauerfeind knee brace while riding a bike.

When Will My Knee Bursitis Go Away?

In our knees, we have small sacs (known as bursae), which act as cushions between all of the various bones and muscles enabling us to walk or bend our legs. Bursitis occurs when those small fluid s...

Injury / PainMan running along boardwalk related to blog on how long should you wait to run after a torn ACL injury

How Long Should You Wait to Run after a Torn ACL?

ACL injuries are particularly common for those who play sports involving sudden stops and changes, jumping and landing - such as downhill skiing, football, basketball, netball and soccer. An ACL in...

ArthritisKnee Arthritis Treatment Without Surgery. Image of woman sitting on the floor holding one knee as though it is in pain.

Knee Arthritis Treatment Without Surgery

Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that protects the bones in the knee is worn away. This erosion leads to inflammation, discomfort and pain, and in many cases, bony growths known as osteophytes, ...

Injury / PainHow to Strap Your Knee After Injury

How to Strap Your Knee After Injury

Strapping the knee is one of the best ways to quickly stabilise the joint, whether it’s before you start playing sport or to prevent an injury from getting worse. Trying to search for a video of ho...

Injury / PainHome Remedies for Knee Pain

Home Remedies for Knee Pain

When it comes to knee pain, almost everyone has dealt with it in some way, whether it’s a little niggle now and then or constant pain. While serious issues should always be discussed with your doct...

Injury / Painman on the beach wearing an ACL knee brace

Can An ACL injury Heal Without Surgery?

Anterior Cruciate ligament Injuries are very common and quite hard to heal. Surgical reconstruction has been the go-to method for piecing a partially or completely ruptured ACL together. However, d...

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...