Chondromalacia Patella: Knee Braces and Supports to Help Relieve Pain If you have been diagnosed with chondromalacia patella, then you know that it can be an incredibly painful condition to deal with day in and day out. Fortunately, there are many knee braces and supports on the market that can help to relieve your pain […]
Motocross Braces and Supports There is a reason why motocross is considered an extreme sport! Unfortunately, injuries are an inevitable part of riding for hobbyists all the way to seasoned professionals. This is why any level of motocross rider needs protection when they hit the deck. Sportsbraces have the best knee brace for motocross, wrist […]
Braces for Skiing and Snowboarding Prepare yourself as you head into the ski season… Oftentimes, skiers can prevent injury by wearing a brace or support while they ski. Bracing helps provide the added support for weak or unstable ligaments as well as provide reinforcement for commonly injured parts of the body. Skiing Braces and Supports […]
What is a Knee Brace? If you’ve been told that you’ll need to wear a knee brace after surgery, you might be feeling nervous about what this will mean for your day-to-day life. Wearing knee braces may not seem like it would make any difference, but there are many reasons why people decide to wear […]
DonJoy Tru Pull Lite Knee Brace Recommended for acute mild to moderate anterior knee pain, support for patella instability, lateral subluxation and maltracking. Chondromalacia patella is a common cause of kneecap pain or anterior knee pain. This condition often affects young, otherwise healthy athletes. Chondromalacia is due to an irritation of the undersurface of the […]
What is a TENS a Machine? TENS – Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation are used to stimulate nerve impulses for therapeutic purposes and are widely accepted as a method of pain relief for both chronic and acute pain sufferers. The use of TENS is a non-invasive method of treatment for pain management. TENS Machines are a […]
Knee Braces and SupportsWe often get asked, What does a knee brace actually do?4 Ways Knee Braces Can Keep you ActiveSometimes knee injuries slow us down, and our bodies don’t work as well, or as we age, our bodies slow down, but we want to keep active. One way to keep doing the exercise we […]
Osteoarthritis (OA) Knee Braces are weight distribution devices. They apply a varus or valgus force to the knee to unload the affected compartment by transferring weight onto the unaffected compartment.OA braces are only suitable for unicompartmental OA as the unaffected side must accept an increased load. If you suffer arthritis in both the medial and […]
A wrist brace can help by keeping your wrist in a straight, neutral position, relieving carpal tunnel symptoms.
MANAGING ACL INJURY Your options for managing your ACL injury depend on several factors, including how severe the injury is and your lifestyle. Minor sprains may just need rest and home care, while ruptures almost always require surgery to repair.Here are some of the most common treatments:RICE: Rest, ice, compression and elevation may be enough […]