Malteser Hornhauthobel No 19

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?

Our feet carry us through everyday life – often leaving noticeable traces. Callus forms as a natural protective mechanism of the skin, especially in heavily stressed areas such as heels or the ball of the foot. What serves as protection can often become a cosmetic problem. What exactly is callus, what are the causes and how can one prevent excessively thick callus?

Noise is part of everyday life, but too much noise exposure can harm health because our hearing is not designed for continuous noise. How can you avoid noise-induced hearing loss and what should you consider when choosing hearing protection?