A person with a red backpack stands on a rocky ledge in the Dolomites, gazing into the distance. The sky is cloudy, and there is a cairn structure in the foreground.

Hiking

Knee pain when hiking

… and how the Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Knee Support helps to avoid them.

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Being outdoors gives us a feeling of freedom, being at ease, and happiness. And that’s why we love hiking. It doesn’t just connect us with ourselves and our environment, but it also has numerous health benefits. Hiking will lift your mood and strengthen physical health. But despite all positive effects, hiking also poses risks for the knee in particular. Find out here what these risks are and how the Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Knee Support can help you mitigate them.

Mountain hut in the mountain panorama of the Dolomites, with some snow around it.

Knee injuries during hiking

According to studies, around 45 percent of injuries that occur during hiking affect the knee.^*1 The knee is subjected to particular strain when going downhill, which can cause pain at the front of the knee. A study focusing on hiking came to the conclusion that 75 percent of injuries occur during a descent.^*2 The most common causes of knee pain during hiking include the extreme strain the knees are subjected to when going downhill, and wearing a heavy backpack. During a descent, the knees have to absorb several times your body weight, which puts a huge load on the knees. This can result in various problems, such as bursitis, patellar tendonitis, and a torn meniscus.

A hiker with trekking poles and a knee brace walks on a rocky trail through a mountainous landscape. Other hikers and clouds over the mountains can be seen in the background.

The Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Knee Support

The Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Knee Support can provide you with additional confidence with every step you take. It stabilizes the knee (thanks to the compression knit as well as integrated pad) and relieves the anterior knee using the adjustable strap system. It’s made of merino wool that regulates both moisture and temperature, ensuring pleasant wearing comfort. Based on its anatomical fit, the support doesn’t slip and remains securely and comfortably in position. Thanks to the special yarn technology, the merino fiber is protected, making the product durable and robust. It supports controlled movements and prevents excessive strain. In 2023, it received the prestigious ISPO Award. The Outdoor Knee Support ensures stability during ascents as well as descents, and reduces pressure on the anterior knee joint, which allows hiking without feeling pain.

A hiker adjusts their orange knee brace during a mountain hike. Rocky mountains and a sunset are visible in the background.

Three hikers sitting and laughing on a rock by the trailside in the Dolomites. They are wearing hiking clothes and backpacks.

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A female hiker with a backpack and headband climbs through rocky terrain, supporting herself with one hand on the rocks. She is wearing outdoor shoes and an ankle brace for extra stability.

Typical injuries when hiking

Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Knee Support – summary

Hiking has many health benefits but also poses risks for the knee joint. The Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Knee Support stabilizes as well as relieves the knee, and promotes both joint proprioception and controlled movements, which can prevent excessive strain and injuries. Thanks to premium-quality merino wool that regulates moisture and temperature, combined with its anatomical fit, it offers excellent wearing comfort throughout the day. With this support, hikers can enjoy the great outdoors without having to worry, safe in the knowledge their knees are perfectly protected.

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