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Injury / Pain

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 sitting with his dog at the beach. He is wearing the GenuTrain knee brace to help with his knee clicking pain

Knee Clicking: Should You Be Worried?

The knees move while absorbing a lot of shock and bearing weight. With all the delicate structures in the joint working under such conditions, the knee can get quite noisy. But while some knee clic...

Kneeman walking down the stairs to his house in Bauerfeind's GenuTrain Knee Brace, which he is not wearing with pants but with shorts

Wear a Knee Brace with Paints: What You Need to Know

It is always recommended to wear a knee brace directly against your skin, as wearing it on the outside of pants can push the brace down the leg, causing it to be in the incorrect position.

Injury / PainWill Iliotibial Band Syndrome Go Away?

Will Iliotibial Band Syndrome Go Away?

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a repetitive strain injury affecting the ligament which runs along the outside of your leg, joining your hip to your knee. ITBS causes pain whenever the leg is ra...

Kneeman doing lunges in his living room He is wearing Bauerfeind's GenuTrain Knee Brace

The Definitive Guide to Knee Braces

When it comes to knee braces, there are more options than you can poke a walking stick at! Trying to find the right brace for your needs can be confusing, frustrating and time consuming. We have c...

Injury / PainThe Dirty Dancing scene that almost didnt happen

Dirty Dancing: The Knee Injury Which Almost Ended Patrick Swayze's Career

Patrick Swayze soared to stardom in Dirty Dancing, but his personal life was filled with heartache, including a knee injury that nearly led to his leg being amputated. Not many people knew about th...

Compressionman running on a trail in performance socks. He seems to be experiencing discomfort, common to itb syndrome

Top 5 Exercises for ITB Syndrome

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (AKA ITBS) is extremely common among runners and cyclists. Fortunately, with proper preparation, you can minimise your risk. So, here are the top 5 exercises you could do t...