Media & Press
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Blog
A warm welcome to the RUCK corporate blog. Here you’ll find a colourful mix of expert articles, the latest news and announcements, interviews and much more. It’s well worth dropping by regularly, as there’s always something new to discover!
From the crystal ball to the podiatry practice: the history of cold plasma
July 24, 2026
RUCK Blog
From the light in crystal balls to modern plasma medicine: the history of cold plasma has proceeded since around 1700, taking us right through to today’s podiatry practice. A fascinating insight into 300 years of research in physics & medicine.
More flexibility in day-to-day practice: the new Start-Stop Tag for the Nova Pro and Nova SE
July 22, 2026
RUCK Blog
Maximum versatility and ergonomic workflows in podiatry: The Start-Stop Tag for Nova Pro and SE allows the handpiece motor to be started and stopped intuitively, directly within the workflow.
Innovations you can experience first-hand: that was the RUCK in-house exhibition 2026
July 16, 2026
RUCK Blog
Around 1,400 visitors, pioneering new products, practical expertise and opportunities to meet people personally: the RUCK In-House Exhibition 2026 brought innovation to life and provided inspiration for everyday working life. Discover the highlights now!
A clear direction: peclavus unveils a unified packaging design for all its ranges
From autumn 2026, peclavus will be presenting all eight ranges in a unified packaging design. The new design brings greater clarity to the product range, makes it easier to navigate and combines modern design with sustainable material savings.
Less complexity, greater safety: RUCK unveils new orthoses for professional foot care
Standardised mixing processes, colour coding and a measuring spoon system: the new RUCK orthoses make the production of customised silicone orthoses safer and more reproducible – for targeted pressure relief and greater safety in day-to-day practice.
Mobile cold plasma technology for podiatry: HELLMUT RUCK GmbH brings ViroCap exclusively to Europe
HELLMUT RUCK GmbH is expanding its portfolio to include ViroCap, a portable cold plasma system for podiatry. As the exclusive partner, RUCK is bringing the technology to Europe, enhancing innovative treatment options available in professional practice.
Natural care, effective protection: peclavus launches its own range of foot foams
peclavus is expanding its product range with five new foot mousses for its tried-and-tested skincare ranges. The new texture combines easy directions with effective, natural care – offering solutions for dry, fungus-prone, sweaty and diabetic skin.
The RUCK Complete Catalogue is back – a one-stop shop for professional practices
The RUCK complete catalogue is back: 1,060 pages full of products, learning & services for professional practices. As the centrepiece of the RUCK one-stop shop, it combines print & digital solution, providing everything needed for day-to-day practice.
Fire damage in the practice – how a podiatrist managed the most serious crisis of her professional life
July 3, 2026
RUCK Blog
A fire at her chiropody practice plunged Petra Rabenhofer into the largest crisis of her professional life. Between water damage, business disruption and personal setbacks, she explains how her insurance and a strong team helped her to manage it all.
RUCK Podiatry & Foot Health Blog: everything about healthy feet
A warm welcome to the RUCK corporate blog: dive into the world of foot health! Here you can expect a colourful mix of topics from the fields of podiatry, foot care and foot beauty from the specialist for beautiful, healthy feet. Discover expert articles on foot health and foot care, current information and announcements, interviews with specialists and practical tips for happy feet. Stop by regularly – there is always something new waiting for you!
Podiatry and foot health, with passion
As a pioneer among foot care specialists, RUCK offers you specialist expertise and a company history dating back to the 1920s. In 1928, Hellmut Ruck Sr. founded the “Association of Foot Specialists” and was the first to offer training in the field of medically oriented podiatry treatment.
Today, HELLMUT RUCK GmbH ranks among the most important institutions in the field of medical and beauty foot care. As a product innovator and leading specialist wholesaler for podiatry, foot care, beauty and wellness, RUCK provides a wide product range of podiatry drills, instruments, care products, accessories and practice equipment.
Furthermore, as a training centre RUCK fosters the future of medical and beauty foot care – with podiatry & foot care training courses in full-time and part-time formats or with our on-site courses, webinars and events at the RUCK Academy.
Always up to date on natural, professional foot health
Our RUCK corporate blog covers the full diversity of all topics surrounding healthy and beautiful feet. With interesting blog posts and interviews, we provide you with a close-up look at our corporate world, the fundamentals of foot health as well as new developments and insights from the worlds of podiatry, foot care, beauty and wellness.
Topics you can expect on our blog include:
- Latest company news: foot health is one of our top priorities, because feet move us. That is exactly why RUCK – as a leading specialist wholesaler, product innovator and training centre – never stands still. With our blog, you stay informed about new product innovations, awards, updates to our RUCK online shop and our day-to-day company life.
- Medical and beauty podiatry treatments: would you like to learn more about professional beauty and medical foot care? Then we will provide you with an interesting and easy-to-understand introduction and overview of treatment methods, expertise, podiatry instruments and foot beauty, as well as the fundamentals of foot health.
- Tips and advice for healthy, nourished feet: when is it time for professional foot care? How do you recognise foot and nail disorders that require treatment? How can you strengthen general foot health in everyday life? Our blog answers the most important questions and reveals tips, tricks and background knowledge on symptoms, treatment, prevention and home foot care.
- New products and treatment methods: our blog not only gives you an overview of our most popular products, instruments and care lines, but also introduces you to new product and care worlds from RUCK.
- Insights into the profession of podiatry and beauty foot care: our blog posts give the profession of podiatry and beauty foot care the attention it deserves. We offer deeper insights into the training, continuing education and seminar programmes of the RUCK Academy. Get a taste of the day-to-day work of podiatrists and beauty foot care professionals, or deepen and expand your expertise.
- Meet the RUCK team: behind RUCK stand experts whose hearts beat for nourished, happy feet. In our interviews, you can get to know the people behind the RUCK brand.
Podiatry & Foot Health Blog: stop by regularly – it’s worth it!
From naturally healthy feet to professional treatment methods and care products for foot health – the colourful mix of topics, information and expert articles on our RUCK corporate blog supplies you regularly with everything worth knowing from the world of podiatry and foot care.
Media & Press
Stay up to date in our media and press section! Here we inform you about the latest press releases regarding RUCK. Learn more about our commitment to foot health and our product innovations, which regularly attract the attention of trade media and experts.