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How to brace yourself for the winter sports season

Bauerfeind’s guide to a safe trip on the slopes or ice

Woman skiing down a mountain slope wearing full ski gear and Bauerfeind's Sports Back Support, Sports Knee Support and Ski Performance Compression Socks.

Regardless of your experience level, preparing your body for a trip down the slopes or on the ice is an important first step to limiting the risk of injury.

Because you need the flexibility to maneuver each movement and the stability to withstand various forces on your joints, we’ve created a practical guide filled with tips and exercises related to skiing, snowboarding and hockey, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports activity or getaway.

Get ready with these tips and exercises!

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Winter Sports Gear

Whether you’re new to skiing or snowboarding or are shifting from one to another, our guide walks you through all the gear you’d need.

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Common Winter Sports Injuries

With this guide, you’ll learn about common injuries related to skiing, snowboarding and hockey and how to protect yourself.

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Ski Exercise

Hitting the slopes? Get ready with our choice of exercises that target frequently used areas of the body for skiers.

Close-up of a skier's hands holding ski poles, featuring Bauerfeind's RhizoLoc thumb spica splint, winter sportswear and gloves on a snowy background.
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Best Ski Braces and Supports

From knee and back pain to skier’s thumb, get the support you need to protect your joints and hit the slopes with confidence.

Bauerfeind braces and supports provide the flexibility and support to allow you to play your favorite sports. For sports where the brace will have multiple high-impact encounters with the ground or other hard surfaces, remember the brace is not a substitute for a knee pad. Failure to use a knee pad could result in excessive wear and tear that is not covered by product warranty.

Essential gear for winter sports

Performance
Blue and green knee brace for joint support and injury prevention Close-up of two basketball players during a game, one wearing a knee brace and holding a basketball.

Average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Image of Ski Performance Socks Blue Image of two skiers preparing for day wearing Ski Performance Socks

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Ski Performance Compression Socks
$46.74* Original Price $54.99*
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Image of Ski Ultralight Socks Pink Image of person wearing Ski Ultralight Socks
Ski Ultralight Compression Socks
$46.74* Original Price $54.99*
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Image of man wearing a Sports Back Support Image of woman with surfboard wearing a Sports Back Support

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

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Image of Compression Sleeves Upper Leg White Image of woman putting on the Compression Sleeves Upper Leg

Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

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Image of Compression Sleeves Lower Leg Packaging Image of couple relaxing wearing Compression Sleeves Lower Leg

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Image of man climbing the side of a mountain while wearing Bauerfeind's OmoTrain shoulder brace. Image of a man donning Bauerfeind's OmoTrain shoulder brace before putting on his ski gear.

Average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

Close-up image of a person wearing Bauerfeind's titan GenuTrain knee brace. Image of a man wearing Bauerfeind's GenuTrain knee brace while jumping over a wall.

Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

Woman wearing Bauerfeind's ManuTrain wrist brace (titan) while standing in front of a gray background. Image of a woman wearing Bauerfeind's ManuTrain wrist brace (titan) while cutting carrots in the kitchen with her daughter.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Man wearing Bauerfeind's ManuLoc wrist support splint in front of a gray background. Image of a woman wearing Bauerfeind's ManuLoc wrist support splint while drinking coffee with husband on a winter morning.

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

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Basketball player wearing black sneakers and colorful socks sitting on an outdoor court with a ball Basketball player wearing black sneakers and colorful socks sitting on an outdoor court with a ball

Average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

Close-up view of a blue and gray ankle support brace on a person's left foot against a white background Woman practicing yoga on a sandy beach overlooking a serene lake, wearing a green workout outfit and a supportive ankle brace.

Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

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