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Leg / Foot

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...

Injury / PainHow to treat a corked thigh during sport

How to treat a corked thigh during sport

It could happen when a hockey stick accidentally hits the leg, or maybe it’s when you’re playing footy and an elbow goes straight to your thigh. You might just have a fall and land on something the...

Injury / PainMan playing tennis wear compression sleeves for sports recovery

Self Care After Injury and Operation Using Braces and Supports

Using braces and supports Whilst injured from accident or sporting endeavours or the period immediately following an operation can be a difficult time for anyone, especially those that are normally...

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...

Leg / Footwhy are my hamstrings so tight? tips for relieving tight hamstring muscles

Why are my Hamstrings tight?

Your hamstrings are a collection of tendons crucial for most movements in your legs. Responsible for helping your leg to move properly while walking, running, jumping and more. After exercising, yo...

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

What’s the difference between medical and sports compression? Although our medical and sports supports are both made of compression knit, their composition varies as they’re built for different pur...

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

Sumo squats are an excellent addition to leg day. They target muscle groups similar to those of a regular squat, with a particular focus on the inner thighs. As many traditional leg workouts (squat...

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 ...

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...