If you suffer from arthritis in your knees, you aren't alone. It's estimated that over 10 million people in UK currently suffer from arthritis, leading to all sorts of over-the-counter and holistic approaches that countless people swear by, with limited results. At Health and Care, we believe in treating the problem at the source, which is why we recommend the use of a Arthritis Knee Brace or Arthritis Knee Support to treat your condition. Read on to learn more!
Sports Supports and Braces
Whether done competitively or leisurely, both skiing and skating can be greatly rewarding activities. However, no matter how much fun you're having on the slopes or in the rink, if your ski boots or roller blades are causing you pain or discomfort then it can severely ruin your enjoyment of the exercise. Thankfully, we've put together this concise guide explaining How to Make Ski Boots and Skates More Comfortable!
Gareth Southgate dislocated his shoulder on Wednesday afternoon while out running on England's day off. Don't worry, it wasn't serious and he'll still be on the sidelines on Sunday afternoon against Panama, but after a short trip to hospital he was photographed wearing a protective sling. The sling in question was the Donjoy UltraSling III Shoulder Immobiliser Sling, which uses a de-rotation strap to prevent movement of the arm, something much needed after his air-punching celebration against Tunisia!
The Aircast A60 Ankle Brace has been created with the athlete in mind and is trusted by sports stars such as Andy Murray. Learn more about what makes the A60 such an exceptional ankle support.
Sustaining a knee joint injury accounts for about a third of all skiing injuries and these can prevent you from getting back on the slopes for weeks or even months on end. As such, it's better to be prepared before you ski so you can avoid the injury altogether. Read on to find out which knee supports we feel are the best for avoiding and recovering from ski injuries.
If you've been watching recent sporting events on TV, you've probably noticed the influx of colourful tape covering the bodies of some of your favourite athletes. From runners, to high jumpers to divers, athletes are increasingly turning to this mysterious tape to boost their performance and protect their bodies. This leads to an obvious and important question: what is this tape, and what does it do?
CompresSport specialise in making compression sleeves for athletes. They first started back in 2008 with the R2 calf sleeves, and have worked tirelessly since then to develop and provide the best compression equipment possible.
Rehband is a global sports supports manufacturer with a rich heritage of supporting athletes when they need it. Founded in 1955, Rehband first sold braces and soft shoe insoles, and since then has developed products to help athletes at every level.