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Why Do Joints Get Stiff?

Why Do Joints Get Stiff?

Whether it's waking up in the morning, getting off the couch or just trying to move around the day after a workout. Most of us are familiar with stiff joints that we need to stretch out or move slo...

Quads, glutes and hamstrings: how the upper leg is crucial to protect the knee

Quads, glutes and hamstrings: how the upper leg is crucial to protect the knee

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or someone who kicks the ball around now and then, you’re at risk of injury each time you are physically active. Knee injuries are the most common, with approx. 25 ...

The Secret to Minimising Lower Back Pain

The Secret to Minimising Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is something most of us are familiar with. Whether it’s an ongoing issue which has been bothering you for years or it just started recently, the pain can be difficult to manage and ...

Four Things to Avoid when Selected a Knee Brace

Four Things to Avoid when Selected a Knee Brace

When you are looking for a knee support it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the options and knowing what to look for can be incredibly frustrating. Whether it’s a simple knee strap or a complex unlo...

Hallux Valgus: How to treat your bunions

Hallux Valgus: How to treat your bunions

Hallux valgus (also known as Bunions) is a very common condition, affecting roughly 30 per cent of the population. It’s actually the most common foot deformity there is. For anyone who is managing ...

Selecting the Right Ankle Brace for Your Injury

Selecting the Right Ankle Brace for Your Injury

Selecting the right ankle brace for your injury is important; ankle injuries come in all shapes and sizes and figuring out the problem can be tricky. If you're unsure, try our blog: what type of an...

Arthritis of the Spine: tips for managing symptoms

Arthritis of the Spine: tips for managing symptoms

Stiff and painful joints can be frustrating, especially when it comes to your knees and hands, but if it’s affecting your back then it can be almost unbearable at times. This stiffness and pain cou...

Surgery, physio or bracing: Which is best for shoulder injuries?

Surgery, physio or bracing: Which is best for shoulder injuries?

Dislocation, torn rotator cuff, fracture or just a really bad sprain. Injuring your shoulder can be very painful and frustrating, especially when it means you have to stop playing sports, exercisin...

How Your Feet can Impact Knee OA

How Your Feet can Impact Knee OA

Sore, stiff and swollen knees are a familiar sensation to those who suffer from arthritis. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage in the joint is worn away over time, most often due to ...

Dodgy Knees? The solution to knee pain you've been looking for

Dodgy Knees? The solution to knee pain you've been looking for

From throbbing pain to a constant ache, managing sore knees can be torture. Whether it’s an old ligament injury, worn out meniscus, mild arthritis or a niggling problem, a dodgy knee can stop you f...