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An elbow brace is a device that supports and protects the elbow. It can be used for injuries such as tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, elbow fracture or elbow luxation. A brace can also be used to stabilise the elbow after surgery. We provide you more information on how to use this brace below. Types of elbow braces

Ergonomics plays an essential role in creating a healthy and productive workplace. Besides the right furniture and good posture, lighting is an important factor that is often overlooked. Good workplace lighting has numerous benefits, including reducing eye strain, improving concentration and promoting a comfortable working environment. How lighting affects your biorhythm Lighting not only allows us to see better, but it also makes our body function better. This is because light stimulates our biorhythms. And this, in turn, affects our eating pattern, body temperature, mood, learning performance and sleep pattern. When there is enough light, we sleep more comfortably at night and feel a lot better during the day!

Marathon season has started again! A marathon is an iconic 42-kilometre (42.195 kilometres to be exact) long race that demands the utmost from your body and mind. Whether you are a seasoned runner or a newcomer to the world of running, preparing for a marathon is a challenging and intense process. But with the right mindset and a well-thought-out training plan, achieving this milestone can be one of the most amazing achievements of your life. In this blog, we share tips, tricks and advice to help you prepare for your first - or next - marathon, so you are ready to run across the finish line full of pride and satisfaction. When to start training?

Do you suffer from pulling and nagging pain around the Achilles tendon? Then the tendon is probably overused . Read here which exercises you can do yourself to combat an overused Achilles tendon. With an overstretched Achilles tendon, you may experience pulling and nagging pain around the Achilles tendon. This is especially common in avid athletes and runners. Often, the Achilles tendon becomes slightly swollen at first. If you ignore this, it may result in a tear in the tendon. When the Achilles tendon is torn, it is often not easy to repair by yourself. It often leads to surgery. To prevent this, here are some exercises to help the recovery process.

Does your abdomen bother you, but you don't know exactly what it is? This blog will tell you what an abdominal wall fracture is and its symptoms. What is an abdominal wall fracture?

Working ergonomically is important for every person. Wherever you work or whatever work you do, it is essential to do it in the right way to avoid complaints, injuries and pain. But the importance and guidelines for ergonomic working vary from sector to sector. We like to explain to you in several blogs what is important for which sector. This time, it is the hairdressing industry's turn. Why is it so important? Adopting the right working posture while cutting is incredibly important for a hairdresser. A hairdresser is constantly cutting, blow-drying, styling and caring for clients' hair. As a result, a hairdresser often sits in the same position for a long time, making the same repetitive movements. This greatly increases the risk of physical complaints, such as back pain, neck and shoulder pain, joint pain and even long-term injuries. By investing in ergonomic workplace adjustments, the use of suitable aids and promoting good posture, hairdressers can not only improve their own health and well-being, but also the quality of service to their clients.

Walking more difficult lately? Or experiencing less strength in your legs and feet? Then it might be the right time to purchase a walking frame . But what's important to know before you purchase such a frame? We, Podobrace, will explain what you need to know before you proceed to purchase one of our walking frames. What's a Walking Frame?

Should you rest if you suffer from heel spur? The short answer to this question is: no. There is no need to. With heel spur, also known as plantar fasciitis, it is important to do exercises. If you do nothing, the pain will not go away. In this blog, we will provide you more information. Feel free to read on. undefined

Many people suffer an injury eventually while playing sports. This is quite painful and can prevent you from playing sports for a longer period of time. Wearing a brace provides the necessary support and protection. Below, we give you an overview of a number of sports in which wearing a thumb brace offers protection and support. Overview of sports in which wearing a thumb brace is recommended

Good concentration at work is often more difficult than you think. Distractions quickly lurk and prevent you from finishing your work on time. Yet, you need the necessary focus to complete all tasks successfully and on time. Below, we will give you a few tips to ensure that your concentration is optimal and thus enable you to complete more work within the desired time. Read on quickly below. 1. Start with important tasks Every day, you have important and less important things to do at work. In the morning, when you start your day, map out what you have to do that day and then start with the most important. Often, in the morning, you are still completely fresh, and your concentration level is still optimal.

Pain in the neck is an increasingly common problem. In the digital age, people often sit in an unnatural or unfavourable position for the neck. This causes annoying neck complaints such as pain and stiffness. These complaints can have a very significant impact on the quality of your life. In fact, neck pain often causes headaches. You can also experience sore and stiff muscles in the neck and in your arms. Not only does it create a hindrance during your daily activities, but it is also more difficult to relax. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to get rid of these symptoms. Read on quickly below. What is pain in the neck? Pain in the neck is common. You may experience mild pain and some discomfort, but in some cases, you may have a sharp, spreading pain that can affect your nerves, muscles and vertebrae. Besides pain in the neck, you may also experience headaches and stiffness. Neck pain can have a major impact on your daily functioning.

You are finally tacking; no more back pain misery and sore arms from all the gaming. You're going to do yourself a great favour by buying a game chair! But, what should you pay attention to when buying one? The range of game chairs is large nowadays, and we can understand completely if you feel a little overwhelmed by it. So below you'll find some useful tips when you buy a game chair . What's my budget?

A shoulder brace provides support to the shoulder joint when complaints arise from injuries or after surgery. What is a shoulder support used for?

Interested in knowing what you have to pay attention to when purchasing a knee support ? We have put the six most important points down below. Woven brace