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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.

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

There are many elbow protectors for different sports. They offer you protection when you fall, and prevent you from getting abrasions or fractures. A fractured elbow is extremely painful and annoying, and in most cases, surgery has to be done immediately. An elbow protector is mostly used in the following sports: Handball, Hockey, Rugby, Ice Skating, Football, Roller skating and Volleyball. Wearing an elbow protector around the elbow not only prevents abrasions, but will also offer pain relief when suffering from various disorders like Osteoarthritis and Bursitis. Elbow protectors come in many variants. They are available as sleeves, protective pads and shirts. Below, we will explain what exactly the differences are, and how they work.

Achilles tendon pain while walking is a common complaint. These may be incipient symptoms, or perhaps you have been suffering from them for some time. In this blog, we will provide you with additional information on the causes and possible solutions of Achilles tendon pain during or after hiking. Feel free to read on. Where is your Achilles tendon located?

A mallet finger can have a significant impact on your work, especially if you have a job that requires you to work with your hands a lot. We will provide further information on exactly what a mallet finger is, what treatments are available and what you should consider while working. What is a mallet finger? A mallet finger is an injury to the tendon that bends the fingertip. The tendon becomes detached from the bone at the end of the finger, preventing the fingertip from bending. This is often caused by a direct blow to the tip of an extended finger. It is a common sports injury, most commonly seen in football, basketball and volleyball.