Ligaments are elastic bands of tissue that attach bones together. In the knee, four ligaments connect the thighbone (femur)to the shin bone (tibia), allowing the knee joint to move and rotate with strength and stability. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), located in the center of the knee, controls forward movement and rotation, and helps prevent […]
Therapacks® are Australian-made heat and cold packs, registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (ARTG No. 300320). Therapacks® have been developed by healthcare professionals and are the result of years of practical experience. We ensure they are as allergy-friendly as can be. Australia has one of the highest levels of allergy-related diseases like asthma, so ‘all-natural […]
If you are an active person or you are getting older, the body wears down, and joints begin to hurt, especially when doing exercise or playing sports. A custom knee brace becomes like a second skin for reducing the risk of injury or to aid you in recovery from a severe injury or surgery. There […]
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and can develop as a result of overstretching, overuse or a medical condition.
About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives. LBP is one of the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days.1 While back pain is incredibly common, the exact cause for an individual’s pain can be difficult to determine. For this […]
If you’re not involved in sports or had an illness, you may not have heard a lot about cold therapy and how beneficial it can be. What is Cold Therapy? Cold therapy includes cold water immersion, ice packs, gel packs, ice and ice massages that help relieve symptoms of medical conditions or soothe the aches […]
Tendonitis is a condition where the tissue that is connecting muscle to the bone becomes inflamed. It is also known as Achilles Tendinitis – where there is an injury to the Achilles tendon where the calf muscle attaches to the heel bone. As a general rule, the best course of treatment is RICE – rest, […]
Knee issues plague people for a lot of different reasons, which is why there is a range of knee braces to suit your injury type. Compression knee sleeves are one type of knee brace to help support your knee, increase blood flow and reduce pain. What is a knee Sleeve Knee sleeves are a little […]
Wearing a knee brace for knee support isn’t as uncommon for children as you may think. Kids are high energy and sometimes have accidents or are involved in a sports-related injury, or growth spurts that cause pain. The most popular type of knee brace for children is a knee sleeve. The flexibility of this type […]
You’re out on the field, running fast past your opponent and you hear that snapping noise that is every sports person’s nightmare. You’ve torn your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) which lies deep within the knee joint. This is usually followed by pain, swelling, and difficulty weight-bearing, and you know there’s quite the journey ahead for […]