January is one of the peak months for winter sports, which means hockey players, snowboarders, and skiers alike are hitting the slopes or ice. While the thrill of training and competing is fun, each time you lace up the skates or clip on your skis, you are facing a risk of injury. One wrong move, and you could throw out or seriously injure your back. This is even more true for those currently experiencing back pain. Fortunately, you can get back in the game stronger and safer than ever with the Bauerfeind Sports Back Support. Read on to discover the many...

From making a basket after sprinting down the court to completing the 100 meter hurdle event in track and field, there is no question that the knees of athletes in running sports can take quite a beating. If the knees are not protected each time an athlete steps into a training session or competition, athletes are putting themselves at risk for developing  Jumper’s Knee, or Patellar Tendonitis, over time. Get relief from Jumper’s Knee by wearing the proper gear when hitting the court, track, or training field.      JUMPER’S KNEE SYMPTOMS After smacking the pavement, track, or court repetitively...

Whether you are training with weights or picking up the racket for a competition, your elbows see a lot of action in sports and conditioning. This only makes elbow pains more obvious when they occur. Many elbow supports out there provide compression that can somewhat alleviate elbow pain, but they lack comfort, breathability, and protection against muscle overload. Luckily, there are many benefits that athletes can enjoy in the gym or on the court with the Bauerfeind Sports Elbow Support      BENEFIT 1: UNPARALLELED PROTECTION AGAINST ELBOW PAIN Most mild cases of elbow pain are often due to excessive strain...

From catching the ball to being tackled, football players experience their fair share of tough movements. While most players leave each game unscathed, one wrong move or one awkward land can result in a painful wrist injury. Fortunately, adding our stabilizing  Sports Wrist Strap will help protect players against painful wrist injuries all season long.      WRIST STABILIZATION While a wrist injury is unfortunate for any football player, it is especially debilitating to quarterbacks and receivers. Without the ability to catch or throw, these players will have to hit the bench. To prevent this scenario, players should ensure that their wrist...

They say practice makes perfect. While throwing over and over will help a pitcher perfect their technique and help the team make it to home plate, this repetition puts baseball players at risk for hyperextension. Fortunately, there are ways to heal and prevent hyperextension so players can stay on the field longer and healthier.     WHAT CAUSES HYPEREXTENSION? Unlike injuries that come from a landing wrong or falling, hyperextension is an injury that develops over time from repetitive overhand throwing. This action causes high stress on the elbow and, when repeated many times, can lead to an overuse injury like hyperextension....