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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?

A well-stocked first aid kit should definitely be in every household – even if it only contains plasters. Many different life‑saving first aid kits with varying equipment are offered. Which one is best suited to your personal needs?

Spider veins, delicate vascular patterns under the skin, are primarily a cosmetic issue. They are also referred to as besenreiser varicosity and are usually harmless unless they indicate chronic venous insufficiency. But what causes spider veins, how are they treated and can their development be prevented?