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Image of woman who is able to hyper-extend her shoulders to touch her hands in the prayer position, behind her back. Being able to hyper-extend your joints in this way is related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Injury / Pain

What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Known as EDS) refers to a group of genetic disorders that affect the connective tissue throughout the body. Today we are going to look at what Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is, and...

What Can Cause Knee Pain Without Injury?

What Can Cause Knee Pain Without Injury?

The knee is a complex joint that undergoes a lot of pressure from day-to-day activities, so it’s not uncommon for knee pain to flare up seemingly out of nowhere. But even the most head-scratching k...

Injury / PainTrain Against Pain: Joint Pain Relief, Injury Recovery, and Protection

Train Against Pain: Joint Pain Relief, Injury Recovery, and Protection

Sharp knee pain? A bad case of Tennis Elbow? Ankles that hurt when you walk? Our joints may be mechanical marvels, but all their moving parts make them prone to injury (and, by extension, pain). So...

AnkleHow to Restore Ankle Mobility After Injury

How to Restore Ankle Mobility After Injury

No matter if it's a strain, sprain, or tendonitis, an ankle injury can make us reluctant to move the joint or put weight on it. In many cases, they can also stiffen surrounding muscles and cause in...

Sports / Workoutman hiking through the mountains looking at the view. He is wearing Bauerfeind's Outdoor Knee Support

Hiking for Beginners

Ready to start hiking? Think again! It’s an endurance sport - and an often deceptively dangerous one. So, make sure to follow the guide below before you set off on your first trail.   Pick your tra...

Arthritiswoman doing yoga in Bauerfeind's LumboTrain Back Brace

Osteoarthritis Exercises to Protect Your Joints

Exercise is an essential intervention for osteoarthritis. However, not every type of physical activity is equal. To relieve pain, improve flexibility, and strengthen your muscles, here are the best...

Sports / WorkoutPeople doing box jumps as part of a cross fit class. They're wearing Calf Compression Sleeves

Box Jumps: at-home strength training

Strengthen the legs and glutes with this explosive exercise. Box jumps can be a great addition to your fitness routine, helping you build speed and power.    How to do box jumps For this exerc...

Sports / WorkoutThe Lazy Persons Guide to Exercising at Home

The Lazy Persons Guide to Exercising at Home

There is one unexpected side-effect to isolation and spending more time at home - exhaustion. It seems contradictory that an increase in idle time, spent watching TV and reading books, could actual...

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...