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Tension, hardened muscles, circulatory problems, swelling, joint pain: for these and many other complaints, colourful adhesive strips provide relief — and all without medication. What is their mechanism and what else can tapes do?

Arnica is known as a powerhouse plant that helps bruises disappear faster and relieves pain. Its healing power is so strong that it has been regarded for centuries as a secret weapon of traditional medicine. Yet not everyone knows that it also carries risks. What really lies behind this medicinal plant and why shouldn’t it always be used without caution?

One unfortunate movement – and ligaments or tendons are torn or overstretched. In such cases an orthosis is often used to balance mobility and stability of the body and thereby restore movement. How does an orthosis work and what should you know about it?