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Woman sitting at home next to a suitcase. She's wearing a pair of caramel open-toe compression socks
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...

RunningYoung couple running. Running on Grass vs Concrete: Does it matter?

Running on Grass vs Concrete: Does it matter?

Running, like walking, is one of the easiest and most effective ways of getting in shape and improving fitness. It can seem simple, and in most cases it is. Just pop on some joggers, open the front...

RunningWhat is Lactic Acid and How Can it be Stopped!

What is Lactic Acid and How Can it be Stopped!

Lactic Acid is often the cause debate among the fitness community. Some saying it causes pain for days on end, others saying it doesn’t do anything at all. Visit any of the public forums and you’ll...

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 / PainIliotibial Band Stretches To Improve Knee Stability

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...

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...

Injury / PainOlder couple hiking through the mountains. The man is using walking sticks and the woman is wearing a Bauerfeind GeunTrain OA Knee Brace to support her knee after replacement surgery

7 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your Knee Surgery Recovery

Are you planning on getting a knee replacement? While it's a very safe and effective procedure for treating osteoarthritis, treatment doesn’t begin or end in the hospital. You’ll need to take steps...

Ankle3 Simple Solutions to Manage Ankle Swelling

3 Simple Solutions to Manage Ankle Swelling

Ankle injuries are often associated with swelling and inflammation. While a swollen ankle is not only painful, it can prevent your ankle from being able to move and for the joint to properly heal. ...

AnkleMan running through the park wearing the Bauerfeind Sports Achilles Support to help with Achilles pain when running

Achilles Tendon Pain When Running

Feeling Achilles tendon pain when running? It is a very common (and very irritating) overuse injury to get. And unfortunately, if you ignore it, it can worsen over time. So, let’s get into Achill...