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 […]
Therapacks® are Australian-made heat and cold packs, registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (ARTG No. 300320). Therapacks® have been developed by healthcare professionals and are the result of years of practical experience. We ensure they are as allergy-friendly as can be. Australia has one of the highest levels of allergy-related diseases like asthma, so ‘all-natural […]
If you are an active person or you are getting older, the body wears down, and joints begin to hurt, especially when doing exercise or playing sports. A custom knee brace becomes like a second skin for reducing the risk of injury or to aid you in recovery from a severe injury or surgery. There […]
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and can develop as a result of overstretching, overuse or a medical condition.
If you’re not involved in sports or had an illness, you may not have heard a lot about cold therapy and how beneficial it can be. What is Cold Therapy? Cold therapy includes cold water immersion, ice packs, gel packs, ice and ice massages that help relieve symptoms of medical conditions or soothe the aches […]
Tendonitis is a condition where the tissue that is connecting muscle to the bone becomes inflamed. It is also known as Achilles Tendinitis – where there is an injury to the Achilles tendon where the calf muscle attaches to the heel bone. As a general rule, the best course of treatment is RICE – rest, […]
Knee issues plague people for a lot of different reasons, which is why there is a range of knee braces to suit your injury type. Compression knee sleeves are one type of knee brace to help support your knee, increase blood flow and reduce pain. What is a knee Sleeve Knee sleeves are a little […]
You’re out on the field, running fast past your opponent and you hear that snapping noise that is every sports person’s nightmare. You’ve torn your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) which lies deep within the knee joint. This is usually followed by pain, swelling, and difficulty weight-bearing, and you know there’s quite the journey ahead for […]
What injuries requires a boot? How is Airselect Boot Different? How Is AirSelect Boot Different From Others?When assessing the function and role of a walker for, there are 4 important key factors to consider: Immobilization – Swelling Reduction – Gait Pain – Patient Experience Our AirSelect boot is the only walker on the market clinically proven to reduce swelling. Its focus […]
I can hear you all cheering ‘Footy’s back’ and with that, it also means that sports training and games are back for many other sports as well. Winter sports season not only brings with it a whole lot of fun, slipping and sliding in the rain and mud, or battling it out inside on the […]