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Lucia doing the Bird Dog workout for core strength. She is wearing Bauerfeind's Sports Back support.
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Bird Dog Workout

The bird dog is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens the core — more specifically, the abdominal muscles, lower back, butt, and thighs. Since it requires no equipment other than a mat, it can eas...

Thumb / WristThe Definitive Guide to Hand and Wrist Braces

Definitive Guide to Hand and Wrist Braces

Your wrist and hand are crucial for daily life and when you are injured or in pain, it can be overwhelming to navigate the extensive number of supports and braces available. While this guide does g...

Arthritis3 simple ways to treat arthritis in the fingers and hand

3 simple ways to treat arthritis in the fingers and hand

Arthritis is an umbrella term for over 100 conditions but it is most commonly used to describe inflammation of the joint or the tissues which surround the joint. 1 in 7 Australian’s are affected by...

ArthritisHow to Treat a Fractured Wrist at Home

How to Treat a Fractured Wrist at Home

Fractured wrists are one of the most common bone injuries, with one in every ten fractures being the wrist. If you have suffered one of these injuries, or if you play contact sports, it can be hand...

Backback brace for pregnancy

Brace Against Postpartum Back Pain the Healthy Way

Brace Against Postpartum Back Pain the Healthy Way.

Compressionman running on a trail in performance socks. He seems to be experiencing discomfort, common to itb syndrome

Top 5 Exercises for ITB Syndrome

If you’re planning to take up running or cycling as part of your New Year’s Resolutions, you should know that Iliotibial Band Syndrome (AKA ITBS) is extremely common in these activities. Fortunatel...

Sports / WorkoutClimbing: Ensure Your Wrists Stay Safe

Climbing: Ensure Your Wrists Stay Safe

Wrist and hand injuries make up as much as 73% of all rock-climbing injuries! The number may seem shocking, but it's important to remember that the wrist is a pretty delicate structure without any ...

ArmHow Do You Treat a Sprained Elbow?

How Do You Treat a Sprained Elbow?

Elbows, who doesn’t love them! These simple joints help us to properly use our hands in virtually every action, from throwing a ball to playing on the guitar. Everyday use of the elbow is something...

ArmDefinitive Guide to Elbow Braces

Definitive Guide to Elbow Braces

Our arms are needed throughout daily life, whether playing a game of squash, trying to get an assignment finished or scrubbing the dishes, your elbow guides and drives all these movements. While yo...

AnkleCan I Walk With a Swollen Ankle?

Can I Walk With a Swollen Ankle?

Swollen ankles are a familiar feeling for almost everyone. Whether you rolled it on the weekend during sport, or it's an old injury which flares up from time to time. When it happens it can be frus...