Product Reviews

Moving around a basketball court at high speed has its risks. All those awkward landings and rapid changes of direction can be hard on the body, especially the ankles. That's why ankle sprains are so common, whether you're competing in front of thousands of people or just shooting some hoops with friends.

You’re aware of the benefits of yoga, both physical and mental, and you know it’s something that anyone can start, regardless of age or ability. But, like booking an eye test or that drawer you’ve been meaning to clear out, deciding to start yoga has become another thing shoved to the back of your to-do list, never to be ticked off.

Sports can be tough, and one thing that can quickly sideline you is injury. Injuries to the lower leg in particular can keep you off the pitch, the road or the track for a long time and really restrict your mobility. Many athletes or sportspeople will be all too familiar with crutches, and will probably not have the greatest memories of them.

With the US Open set to start on Thursday, many of us will be dusting off that old set of irons in the garage and getting back on the course, or the range. Whether you're looking for some gear that wouldn't be out of place at Oakmont this week, or you're just hoping to earn bragging rights at the 19th hole of your local club, we've got a great selection of gear for all standards.

Summer is (almost) officially upon us and alongside lobster-red sunburns, disappointing performances in international football tournaments and the papers claiming that it is going to be the "hottest summer for years", another stalwart of the British summer is Wimbledon. Find out more about how the Aircast A60 can protect you with our blog.

If we asked you to consider compression garments, your grandmother may spring to mind. Those beige coloured old stockings used to combat varicose veins, right? But it’s not just the elderly or frequent fliers who benefit from compression garments – in fact, they can be really useful to athletes.

You might think that you need to go to the gym to get that ripped physique you’ve always dreamed of, yet while the weights and machines have their benefits, they’re not the be all and end all of staying fit and healthy. You might be short on time or you might not want to fork out on a gym membership. Whatever the reason, there are still plenty of options available to you.

If you're serious about your running, you'll explore every avenue for improvement. Shaving seconds off your time is significant, so if your socks can make a difference then it makes sense to try something new on your feet. Running socks come in many different shapes and sizes, but do they help?

Running is great for your health. It can help you burn calories, lose weight, become fitter and reduce the chances of you contracting a range of conditions. With all the benefits, though, there are inevitably side-effects, chiefly injury. Running injuries can range from aches, pains and soreness to more serious conditions affecting primarily the lower body.