Ankle
Ankle wrap, binder or sleeve: which ankle support after a sprain?
The ankle supports compared, plus what to do first after a sprain and when to get checked.
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Elbow
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow: wrap or sleeve?
What tennis and golfer's elbow are, and when to choose an elbow wrap or a sleeve.
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Shoulder
Arm sling, sling and swathe, or shoulder wrap: which one?
The three common shoulder and arm supports and what each one is for.
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Neck
Cervical collar or cervical pillow? Soft collar or Philadelphia collar?
What each neck support is for, and why collars should only be worn as long as your doctor says.
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Abdominal
Does an abs wrap (neoprene waist belt) burn belly fat?
The honest answer on waist trimmer belts, and what a neoprene abs wrap does do.
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Abdominal
Abdominal binder after C-section or hernia surgery: when to start and how long
What a binder does after surgery, how to wear it safely, and why your surgeon sets the timing.
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Back
Using a back support for lifting and manual work
What an industrial back support can and cannot do, and how to lift in a way that protects your back.
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Back
Back support for desk workers: when it helps and when it does not
What helps a tired back at a desk: set-up, breaks and where a back support fits in.
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Back
Lumbar belt, back support or posture belt: what is the difference?
Three back supports that look alike but do different jobs, explained side by side.
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Knee
How to choose a knee support: cap, sleeve, stays or immobiliser
A plain guide to the four main types of knee support and which one matches what you do.
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