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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?

When experiencing pain complaints in your hand, it is recommendable to wear a hand brace . Podobrace has the ideal hand support for you! We're happy to provide you more information about wearing, using and maintaining a hand brace. Read on below! When can I best wear a hand support?

If you're in need of additional support while running, or another form of sports, you can choose to wear compression socks or tubes. But what exactly is the purpose of these socks and tubes? And what's the difference between the two of them? What do you use these socks or tubes for?

If you are diagnosed with a runner's knee, it is important that you rest. This will speed up the recovery of your knee and enable you to resume your work and daily activities quickly. But how long should you rest exactly? And how does a runner's knee develop? In this blog, we tell you more about it! What's a runner's knee?

Do you have ankle pain after running? This is a common and annoying complaint among runners. Ankle pain can be a precursor to worse symptoms. In this blog, we will tell you more about the causes of ankle pain after running and what you can do about it. Feel free to read on. undefined The causes of ankle pain after running

Our wrists are complex joints that play a crucial role in our daily lives. Whether we are typing, lifting, playing sports or even just grasping something, our wrists are in constant motion. However, because of their frequent use, wrists are prone to injury. In this blog, we will discuss some common wrist injuries, including their causes, symptoms and treatment options. Read on below. Common injuries

Hay fever season has unfortunately started again. Although you can get hay fever symptoms all year round, for most people the symptoms start in spring. The most common symptoms are sneezing, an itchy nose, runny or stuffy nose, fatigue, shortness of breath, sore throat and coughing. Sometimes people even experience a flu-like feeling. For many people, these symptoms are a serious hindrance during activities of daily life. Especially when exercising or walking outdoors, you may experience (severe) shortness of breath symptoms. Fortunately, there are several things you can do in your fight against hay fever. We list them for you below! What is hay fever? Hay fever is an allergy to pollen from certain plants, grasses and trees in bloom. Pollen, float in the air and can cause a hypersensitive reaction of the eyes, nose and airways when you come into contact with it. This causes annoying symptoms such as itchy eyes, a stuffy nose and frequent sneezing.

There are many things to consider when buying a rollator . From the wheels to the height of the handles. The ideal rollator depends on many factors, in this blog we list a number of reasons that you should pay attention to when buying a rollator. Rollator with a seat