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Support stockings come in different types, sizes and pressure classes. Stockings with pressure class 1 apply a light pressure and are especially suitable for light complaints such as bruises, tired legs and light varicose veins. Pressure class 2 is best used for moderate complaints such as varicose veins and cramps. And compression stockings with pressure class 3 are best used when you have severe complaints such as thrombosis and severe varicose veins and oedema. These different types of compression stockings can be used for a wide range of conditions. Below is a list of the symptoms you can use compression stockings for and why. Read on below. Hip surgery

Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries and are caused by various factors. If your knee is bothering you after intensive therapy, it may be helpful to tape it with kinesiology tape. Taping the knee is extremely effective in reducing knee problems. Osteoarthritis of the knee, jumpers knee and sprained, or torn knee ligaments are common knee injuries. They often occur as a result of intensive sport on a hard surface. However, knee pain can have various causes and is not simply the result of wear and tear or overuse. A so-called theatre knee (slight damage to the back of the kneecap) is caused by sitting still for long periods with a bent knee. This disrupts muscle function, resulting in shortened muscles and loss of strength.

Muscle pain in the calf is very annoying and often occurs in athletes, but also in people who do not do much sport. There are several causes, but fortunately also several solutions to get rid of that annoying calf muscle pain. We would be happy to tell you more about it. Read on below. What causes calf muscle pain? Stiff calf muscles are caused by several elements. It can be caused by climbing stairs, doing hill training, trying out a new sport or changing shoes. Muscle pain can last from a few days to a week and eventually goes away on its own.

Taking a nice long walk regularly is not only incredibly fun, but also has numerous health benefits. It reduces stress, it makes you fitter, and it is a good way to clear your head. When you often walk, injuries can occur. For instance, you can get pain on the inside of your knee after walking . We would like to tell you more about this in this blog! undefined What causes knee pain after hiking?

If you suffer a lot from heel spur, taping your foot with kinesiology tape can be incredibly pleasant. Heel spur is a common cause of heel pain that can have a huge impact on your daily life. Simple activities like walking or standing can quickly become a challenge. Fortunately, taping your foot is an effective way to relieve pain and support your foot. Taping your foot the right way reduces pressure on the heel and helps the recovery process. In this blog, we will explain to you step by step how to do this, what materials you need and why this technique works so well. What is heel spur? Heel spur is a hooked bone growth under the heel. This does not cause pain. Heel spur is often confused with tendinitis. This is an irritation of the tendon plate under the heel. This condition is incredibly painful and can interfere with your daily life, work and while playing sports.

Heel spur; it is an annoying and common and very painful condition. But what exactly is it? Heel spur is a calcification of the tendon plate that sometimes causes inflammation of the heel. Heel spur is therefore also called tendon plate inflammation or plantar fasciitis. Many people suffer from this. Here are some tips to prevent and treat plantar fasciitis. Preventing plantar fasciitis

With knee osteoarthritis, several exercises can help strengthen the muscles around the knee joint, improve stability and reduce pain. Here are some effective exercises you can do at home. What is osteoarthritis of the knee? Osteoarthritis in the knee is a condition in which the cartilage in the knee joint gradually becomes thinner. Cartilage acts as a protective layer that allows the bones in the joint to move smoothly and absorb shock. In osteoarthritis, this cartilage becomes thinner or disappears completely, causing the bones to rub against each other. This leads to stiffness, pain and restricted movement. Osteoarthritis often results from wear and tear, but factors such as overuse, injury or heredity can also play a role.

Finally, it arrived; your rollator . Maybe you found it difficult to buy the rollator , and it felt like a big step. Or you're delighted that it finally arrived and that you can walk around safely again. Anyway, your rollator has arrived, and you want to use it for as long as possible and safely. What is the best way to maintain your walker and use it for as long as possible? We will provide you with a number of tips below. The first and most important tip is that you, or someone close to you, check your rollator regularly. Below you'll find a number of things to check regularly. undefined

How long you have to wear a wrist support depends on the seriousness of your complaints, though it is important to know how long or when best to wear your brace. As you want to avoid wearing the brace for too short a period of time. We, at Podobrace, have put our answers down below. Injury

Running is and remains an unprecedentedly popular sport. Unfortunately, it is also an injury-prone sport. Whether you are a beginning runner or a highly experienced one, injuries are always lurking. We would like to provide you with more information on how knee pain occurs during running and what you can do about it. Read on quickly below. What is knee pain when running? Knee pain during or after running is also called a runner's knee. It is caused by overuse during running. This overuse causes pain on the outside of your knee. The pain is caused by a tendon. This runs down the side of your thigh and attaches to the lower leg just below the knee.

Sports tape, also known as kinesiology tape, is used for many different purposes. It can be used to support joints, strengthen muscles and relieve pain. How to remove sports tape, we explain to you below. Read on quickly. What is sports tape? Sports tape is an elastic tape made of cotton, nylon or polyester. The tape has an adhesive layer that adheres to the skin. Sports tape is used to prevent or treat injuries. It can be used to support joints, stabilise muscles or improve blood circulation.

How long you have to wear a knee support depends on the seriousness of your complaints. It is important to know how long and when a knee support has to be worn. You'll find the right answer below. Injuries

In these troubled times, in which working from home is still the advice, the importance of working ergonomically is still of great importance. Ergonomics is adapting the working environment to benefit the employees. Loosely translated, this means adopting the right posture at work and taking enough breaks throughout the day. This is not just invented, but is even included in the law! This states that 'unless this cannot reasonably be required, workplaces are furnished in accordance with economic principles.' At Podobrace, the well-being of people comes first! That is why we also have a wide range of products in our range that help you maintain a correct working posture, to work ergonomically. Find out which they are:

Pain in the heel when walking is a common complaint that can be caused by a number of factors. The most common cause is heel spur . Heel spur is a thickening of the bone under the heel. It is caused by overuse of the tendon plate that connects the Achilles tendon to the heel. What causes pain in the heel when walking? Heel pain can be caused by prolonged or sudden overuse of the bones, tendons and muscles in the heel. Sustained strain can lead to pain and swelling. There are many possible causes that lead to heel pain. We list some of them for you below:

If you suffer from heel spur, this can be treated by wearing a Strassburg sock . But what does this sock do exactly? And how long can you best wear this plantar fasciitis sock? We would like to provide you more information on the Strassburg sock and its use. Please don't hesitate to read on below! What's Plantar Fasciitis?