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Leg / Foot

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 / 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 ...

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...

Injury / PainTop 7 Flat Feet Exercises

Top 7 Flat Feet Exercises

Want to fix your flat feet? Whether your arches never developed or gradually collapsed over time, a good exercise routine could be the answer. Research shows it’s an effective way to improve foot p...

Injury / PainHow to treat a corked thigh during sport

How to treat a corked thigh during sport

A corked thigh can be painful and put a halt to any physical activity. With the side-effects ranging from short to long-term, proper treatment of the thigh can make a world of difference.

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...