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Banded triceps extensions are a great way to strengthen the triceps and the lesser-known anconeous muscle, both of which extend the elbow. Triceps extensions are also an important counter-exercise to...

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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 exercises...

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What’s the difference between medical and sports compression? Although our medical and sports supports are both made of compression knit, their composition varies as they’re built for different purposes. Medical...

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Why wear compression at work? Healthy leg veins and muscles generally work fine without any kind of intervention. However, long hours of standing or sitting remove the support of moving...

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Jumping lunges is a quick, intense lunge variant that puts your cardio, balance, and coordination to the test. Add this exercise to a cardio workout to strengthen the legs, hip...

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Hand step-ups split is a great exercise for the rotator cuff, which moves and stabilises the shoulder joint. You can add it to an upper-body strengthening routine or perform it...

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Walking lunges are a more challenging variant of the static lunge. They require more balance and coordination, so they engage more of the core and are great for functional training....

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We have a long history of supporting Pro Athletes as they train, compete, and recover. And this season, we’re once again gearing up to support them on the world’s biggest...

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Sumo squats are an excellent addition to leg day. They target muscle groups similar to those of a regular squat, with a particular focus on the inner thighs. As many...

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The Banded Wrist Flexion exercise helps improve wrist mobility and strength in the forearm muscles responsible for supporting and moving the wrist and elbow. It’s a great rehabilitative exercise to...

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DVT (or Deep Vein Thrombosis) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, which connects the surface veins to the heart and lungs. The clot can be dangerous...

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Compression socks offer a lot of benefits. These include preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis, reducing that heavy, tired feeling after a long day on your feet, and helping patients recover after...

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The Up and Overs exercise strengthens the muscles that move and support the knee and ankle, including the calves, quads, and hamstrings. It also helps improve agility and makes a...

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Are you experiencing some knee instability? Lateral Jump-Ups can help! This exercise works the muscles that support and move the knee. Jumping on one leg will also help improve your...

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Stability Ball Flys are an excellent exercise for the chest and shoulders. Unlike their bench counterparts, they even engage your core. So, if you’d like to build some definition or...

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Are you recovering from a knee injury or surgery? It’s essential to do rehabilitative exercises that help improve your stability and strength to help prevent further damage and assist the...

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The rotator cuff comprises several muscles that support, stabilise, and help move your shoulder joint. Keeping it strong and healthy with exercises like resisted shoulder abduction will minimise your risk...

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The quick feet exercise focuses on the quads and calves. As a cardio workout where the speed and intensity are entirely up to you, it will work great as part...

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Banded upright rows are a great exercise for the upper back and shoulder. It will be a great addition to an upper body workout routine or as part of a rehabilitation...

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Did you recently injure your wrist or elbow? With your physio’s go-ahead, the banded wrist extension could be a great rehabilitative exercise for you. Here are its benefits and how...

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Back pain is a very, very common problem. Thanks to desk jobs, heavy lifting, and even a too-old mattress, the spine can start complaining. As exercise is one of the...

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Jump squats are a fantastic workout for the lower body. They build explosive power and strengthen the muscles supporting the hips and knees. Here's how to do jump squats to...

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Thinking of getting into yoga? It’s a great way to relieve back pain and muscle tension and build strength and flexibility. But for beginners, some classes and poses can be...

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Are you hoping to find out what’s causing your hip pain or looking for a way to relieve it? This article is for you! We’ve outlined the common causes of...

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Anterior Cruciate ligament Injuries are very common and quite hard to heal. Surgical reconstruction has been the go-to method for piecing a partially or completely ruptured ACL together. However, due...

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The holidays are coming, and with them, long hours in the kitchen to make elaborate Christmas dinners, pack picnic baskets, and bake tasty desserts. But while the festive season is...

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Have a lot of Christmas shopping to do? Getting gifts for loved ones can be extremely rewarding. But it can get painful if you’re not careful (especially if you’re trying...

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Physical disabilities come in many forms, from visible to invisible, from healable to chronic. But while they aren’t often easy to manage or live with, wearing supports can make day-to-day...

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Twisted your ankle one too many times? Don’t want to come down with a case of Achilles tendonitis again? Starting dance classes and want to prevent a painful sprain? Here’s...

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Golf isn’t exactly a strenuous or high-impact sport. However, statistics show that it causes roughly the same amount of injuries as tennis (1.8 per 1000 players) and, shockingly, more than...

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Are you getting elbow pains while gardening? It could be a case of Gardener’s Elbow - elbow tendonitis that creeps up gradually after a long day of trimming, cutting, and...

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Getting ready to hit the beach and play volleyball this summer? Whether you play recreationally or aim to win, it’s a great way to get out and active. On top...

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The research is in: on average, men have a lower life expectancy than women, are less likely to go to the doctor for a check-up, and are less likely to...

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House cleaning is a constant part of life. Unfortunately, the repetitive and physically demanding activity can take a toll on your knees, back, and even elbows - and the effects...

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Bouldering provides a fantastic workout for pretty much every muscle in your body. Unfortunately, the sport can also take a lot out of your ankles. Complex positioning demands a lot...

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With spring in full swing, many of us are spending more time maintaining and beautifying our gardens. Unfortunately, all the work it takes to plant an enviable yard can take...

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Dr. Tom Cross and his team at the Sydney Stadium Clinic have revealed that a novel bracing and rehabilitation protocol successfully treats specific high-grade anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears without...

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80% of adults get back pain at some point. And in 20% of cases, this pain can become chronic. Fortunately, there are ways to help manage chronic pain and its...

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Working from home can be good and bad for your back, depending on how you go about it. It does cut out some mobility (like walking down to the cafe...

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Considering surgery involves cutting through tissues, post-op pain is an expected side effect. But it could become chronic for 1 in 4 people undergoing a surgical procedure. Fortunately, while chronic...

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Painkillers (both over-the-counter and prescription) are a very common method to help manage pain. But while they may be encouraged for certain conditions, they’re more a fix for symptoms rather...

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As you probably well know by now, living with chronic pain isn’t easy. It can drastically affect your quality of life and interrupt most (if not all) daily activities. Given...

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Arthritis is a common cause of chronic pain. And when it’s in the wrist, it can make regular daily activities like cleaning and writing difficult. Fortunately, there are ways to...

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Looking for a way to relieve your ankle pain? An ankle brace could be the answer. As the ankle is a complex joint subject to a lot of different injuries...

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Are you on the fence about getting a back brace for long-distance running? While it’s true that you won’t strictly need one unless you’re exercising after an injury or experiencing...

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Shopping for osteoarthritis knee braces? With benefits like reducing swelling and relieving pain, it’s no wonder that braces are a very popular conservative treatment option for the condition. But unfortunately,...

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The human body is a complex system with a ton of different tissues. Hence, it’s only natural for injuries and medical conditions to be complex and varied as well -...

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As a low-impact activity, cycling is a great sport to do when recovering from an injury. But while it’s relatively easy on the joints, you should still take some steps...

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We at Bauerfeind are constantly researching, developing, and testing. Over the last century, we’ve discovered some interesting things about our products' durability and effectiveness (which sometimes even shocked us!) So,...

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With the world’s top tourist destinations finally open again, we’re all itching to book holidays away and make up for lost time. But while a holiday may be good for...