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Interview: Wrist injury no match for Olympic dream

Interview: Wrist injury no match for Olympic dream

We talked to Australian volleyball player Harry Peacock about the wrist injury that almost ended his 2020 Olympic dream and how he's doing everything possible to get back on the court.

Injury / PainMan swimming laps in the pool

Swim Like the Pros: Tips to Swim Faster and More Efficiently

Do you want to swim like an Olympic athlete? While the tips below won’t help you get the body composition of Michael Phelps, they will help you become a better swimmer. From breathing tips to the b...

Sports / WorkoutMan cycling for triathlon training. He is wearing Bauerfeind's compression arm sleeves to improve circulation and endurance

Triathlon Training: How to Get Started

So, you want to be a triathlete? There is a LOT of information you’ll need to brush up on to kick off triathlon training right. So, we’ve compiled this beginner guide. From standard race lengths to...

Injury / PainMother and daughter sitting on the couch. The mother is pulling on Bauerfeind's GenuTrain Knee Brace to help manage chronic post op pain

5 Tips for Chronic Post-Op Pain Management

Considering surgery involves cutting through tissues, post-op pain is to be expected. But for 1 in 4 people, it could become chronic. Fortunately, while chronic post-op pain is often more challengi...

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...

Injury / PainMuscle Strain: Treatments and home remedies

Muscle Strain: Treatments and home remedies

Virtually everyone has strained one muscle or another over the years, sometimes it’s a regular occurrence. If you're managing a muscle strain, here are some tips for treatment and home remedies.  I...

Injury / Painwomen playing netball on a court at the park. One of them is wearing Bauerfeind's Sports Knee Support

How to Support a Netball ACL Injury Using Knee Braces

Netball involves high speed, deceleration, twisting, and pivoting. These sudden-impact movements are highly risky for knee injuries, including the dreaded Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear.

New supports, new stimulation?

New supports, new stimulation?

Professor Dr. med. Niels Hammer, from the Anatomy Department at the University of Otago, New Zealand, sees proprioception research – especially in neuromechanics – as a way to develop new approach...

An Australian Open Like No Other

An Australian Open Like No Other - How athletes are preparing for the event this year

The Australian Open is one of the biggest tennis events of the year, drawing the best players in the world to Melbourne. While the summer heat, tight training schedules and global competition are n...

Sports / WorkoutWoman doing a plank on a yoga mat. Photo by Li Sun from Pexels

Plank Hip Extension: at-home core strengthening exercise

OUR WORKOUT VIDEOS ARE PUT TOGETHER BY SPECIALISTS TO HELP YOU GET ACTIVE AND STAY INJURY-FREE. The plank with hip extension makes a slight modification to the regular plank. Slowly lifting one of...