Bauerfeind ANZ

Bauerfeind ANZ: German-made orthoses and medical compression

Bauerfeind ANZ is the Australian and New Zealand subsidiary of the German company Bauerfeind, dedicated to the distribution of supports, orthoses and medical compression garments. Its catalogue is organised around two main lines: the Originals range, focused on managing and preventing pain and injuries, and the Performance range, designed to enhance athletic performance and shorten recovery times.

The company states a history of German manufacturing since 1929 and presents its offering as German-engineered compression, with patented technology applied to products designed to support each user's training, recovery and performance goals.

Catalogue by product type and body part

The range is structured by product type — braces and supports, sports supports, sports compression, medical compression and insoles — and by the body part it is intended for: knee, ankle, wrist, elbow, shoulder, back, leg and foot. Among the most notable items are the GenuTrain knee support, the GenuTrain S hinged knee brace, the EpiTrain elbow support, the MalleoTrain ankle support and its MalleoTrain S version, the OmoTrain shoulder support and the GenuPoint patellar strap.

The sports range includes knee, ankle, elbow and wrist supports, as well as compression sleeves for thigh, calf, knee and arms, sold in pairs for limbs. The catalogue also includes an NBA-approved basketball knee support and a knee compression sleeve from the same line.

Injuries and conditions covered

The website classifies its products according to the injury or condition they can help treat. For the knee, it mentions anterior cruciate ligament, arthritis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, instability, ligaments, meniscus, patellar tendinitis, patellar tracking disorder and posterior cruciate ligament. For the ankle, it lists Achilles tendon, Haglund's deformity, instability, ligaments, post-surgery, rolling ankle and sprained ankle. For the wrist, it includes carpal tunnel, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, post-surgery, repetitive strain injuries, skier's thumb, sprained wrist and tendinitis.

For the elbow, it covers arthritis, golfer's elbow and tennis elbow; for the shoulder, arthritis, bursitis, dislocation, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, post-surgery, rotator cuff and tendinitis. For the back, it includes arthritis, hip dysplasia, lordosis, lower back pain, osteoporosis, pelvic pain and sciatica. For the leg, it lists deep vein thrombosis, hamstring, lymphedema, quadriceps, spider veins and varicose veins. For the foot, it covers flat foot, Haglund's deformity, hallux valgus, heel spur, high arch and plantar fasciitis.

Product selector and sports activities

The store offers a product selector that, through a few questions, suggests the most suitable support, orthosis or compression for each need. In addition, the catalogue can be filtered by activity: running, cycling, fitness and workout, rugby, soccer, netball, cricket, basketball, tennis, golf, volleyball, surfing, yoga, skiing, hiking and dancing.

Guarantees and relationship with professionals

Bauerfeind ANZ states that its products feature a perfect fit system and a 30-day try-on guarantee, as well as fast shipping. The company maintains a line of collaboration with medical professionals and with partners who wish to distribute its products, and has a store finder. It is also listed as a partner of Rugby Australia and sells the Wallabies Performance series.

Customer service and presence in Australia and New Zealand

The company handles enquiries via phone 1300 668 466 and email info@bauerfeind.com.au. Its catalogue includes products fundable through the NDIS, the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme.