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If you have ever experienced knee pain during or after running, you may have wondered, "Is running bad for my knees?". The reality is that running can be beneficial for your joints, but there are some considerations to be made. In this blog, we would like to tell you more. Causes of knee pain while running With every step you take while running, whether on the ground or on the treadmill, your feet are the first point of contact. Your feet bear the responsibility of absorbing and distributing the impact, which is equivalent to three to four times your body weight.

A bruised rib can hurt a lot, but it is usually not serious. It is usually caused by a fall or (sports) accident. A bruised rib usually heals after 5 to 10 weeks. But can you still play sports with bruised ribs? And does it help to heal faster? In this blog, we have a closer look at this. Feel free to read on. What is a bruised rib?

Wearing a thumb support provides support for various thumb-related conditions, such as a sprained thumb, thumb osteoarthritis or skier's thumb. While the brace provides stability and promotes the healing process, it is important to also stay active and continue doing targeted exercises to improve thumb strength and mobility. Different exercises for the thumb

No matter the cause, or nature of your complaints, a leg pillow can relieve your complaints during the night, whether it concerns back, hip, knee or neck complaints. The number of people who go to sleep with neck-, back-, hip- or knee pain has increased explosively. These complaints can have a number of causes. Mostly, an incorrect working and/or sleeping posture can be blamed for these complaints. Because people that work in an office spend hours in the wrong position, this can lead to severe pain complaints. Even when you're sleeping, an incorrect posture can lead to a decreased sleep quality, and increase your complaints.

How to tape the thigh ? It is important to stretch the muscle slightly when applying the tape. Athletes who suffer from muscle pain, a muscle tear or tension in the thigh often ask this question. Taping can be a good solution to provide support and aid the recovery process. Whether you are a runner, hockey player or physiotherapist, good taping makes all the difference. Would you like to know more about taping your thigh? Read on and discover which technique best suits your situation. The blog in brief: Taping the thigh helps to relieve tension in the muscles

Looking for the best knee braces ? We have listed our top 4 below. Want to buy them directly? You'll find them at the bottom of the page! 1. Novamed Lightweight Hinged Knee Support

A neck brace or neck collar provides support to the neck after, for example, a fall or as a result of a collision. The neck collar ensures that the area around the neck is properly supported. This relaxes the muscles and quickly reduces pain. 4. The Bauerfeind CerviLoc S Neck Brace

De Quervain's syndrome is an annoying and painful condition of the wrist. We would like to provide you with further information about this condition and the top 3 braces that can give you the right support and relief. Read on quickly below. What is De Quervain's syndrome

Knee injuries are in the top 5 of common physiotherapy complaints. In some cases, there may be an acute complaint due to an injury or trauma, but often there is wear and tear due to chronic complaints. Taping the knee, also known as medical taping, is an extremely effective method for reducing pain in the knee, but it can also be applied preventatively to prevent knee problems. Kinds of knee complaints

It always looks easy, but there are some things you have to pay attention to when it comes to applying a wrist support . Applying the brace correctly has a major influence on the effectiveness of the brace. We, at Podobrace, can give you the best advice when it comes to applying a wrist support. What do I have to pay attention to when applying?

A worn-out knee involves a condition of the cartilage. This injury causes the cartilage around the knee joint to wear down. This causes stiffness and pain. There are several things you can do to reduce these symptoms. In this blog, we give some tips on how to live with a worn-out knee . Feel free to read on. The symptoms of a worn-out knee

Back pain is something which almost everyone gets to deal with in their adult life. In most cases, it resolves itself within a matter of days, but not always. How annoying is it when you made plans, and you have to cancel them because of your pain. It takes a lot of energy, and it's very painful. If your pain becomes chronic, it will eventually negatively affect your work and overall quality of life. Fortunately, there are many methods available that will help with alleviating, and even remedying your pain. You'll find a couple of cheap ways to treat your back pain below:

The winter sports season is once again upon us. That means snow fun, skiing, cross-country skiing and finally, après-ski. Of course, you want to travel well-prepared, so you can enjoy the fresh snow and beautiful slopes without any worries. We will give you some tips below so that you are well-prepared and can enjoy carefree skiing. Read on below! Prevent knee injuries

Growing pains are common in children between the ages of 3 and 14 and are a very annoying complaint. It is incredibly painful and can be a hindrance for your child while performing daily activities and sports. In this blog, we would like to provide you with additional information about growing pains and what you can do to support your child as much as possible. What are growing pains? Between the ages of 3 and 14, your child may experience growing pains. Your child is then in a growth spurt. Growing pains probably occur because your child suddenly grows fast during a growth spurt. Your child's bones then grow quite fast in a short period of time, but the muscles and tendons cannot keep up. This causes (temporary) muscle shortages.

Insoles come in many shapes and forms. There are different insoles on the market which, in turn, are suitable for different types of complaints. Below, we highlight a number of common complaints and tell you which insoles you should use. Insoles for a neutral foot