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Pickleball Elbow: Why It Happens and Which Support Options May Help
Pickleball elbow usually does not arrive with a dramatic pop or one unforgettable shot. It is more likely to begin as a mild ache on the outside of the elbow after a game, then become noticeable wh...

Trail Compression Socks: The Biomechanics of Support on Uneven Terrain
Trail running is not just road running with better views.
The surface changes constantly. One minute you are climbing, the next you are descending, dodging rocks, stepping over roots, landing on lo...

Tennis Wrist Injuries: Common Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
The wrist may be one of the smaller joints involved in a tennis stroke, but it has a large job. It helps control the racquet face, transfers force between the forearm and racquet and repeatedly abs...

Tennis Elbow Supports: Sleeve, Strap or Brace, What’s the Difference?
Tennis elbow supports come in several forms, and the names are not always used consistently. A soft compression sleeve may be sold as an elbow brace. A counterforce strap may also be called a brace...

Compression Gear for Long-Distance and Ultra Running: What Is Worth Wearing?
Long-distance running has a way of exposing every small problem with your gear. A sock that feels slightly warm over 5 kilometres can become unbearable late in a marathon. A waistband that moves on...

Calf Compression Sleeves vs Compression Socks for Running: What’s the Difference?
If you are looking for more support through the lower leg, you will usually come across two options: calf compression sleeves and full compression socks. At first glance, the difference seems simpl...

Knee Support for Pain: How Biomechanical Compression Can Help You Move With Confidence
Knee pain or discomfort can change the way you move. Whether it shows up during a walk, a gym session, a run, a game of sport or even just going up and down stairs, it can make simple movement feel...

Running With Knee Support: The Biomechanics of Stability, Comfort and Control
Running is simple in theory. One foot in front of the other, repeat until happy, tired or questioning every life choice that led to hill sprints.
But while running looks simple, the body is doing a...

