Man wearing tennis elbow brace

Choosing An Elbow Brace For Tennis Elbow: 3 Important Things To Know

Tennis elbow is the more commonly used name for lateral epicondylitis, which is a repetitive stress injury that occurs usually a result of repetitive movements of the wrist and arm. One example of this is when a baseball pitcher throws inning after inning of fastballs. Another could be a factory worker stationed on the assembly…

Four Benefits Of Using An Ankle Brace For Sprains

Four Benefits Of Using An Ankle Brace For Sprains

If you’ve had the misfortune of experiencing an ankle sprain, you know that it can wreak havoc on your body and quality of life. It is extremely important to pay special attention to properly recovering from a sprain, consult a medical expert and be diligent in your recovery program. We have divided the recovery process into…

Patient wearing lower back brace

Four Ways A Back Brace Can Prevent Future Back Pain

When most people hear the phrase ‘back brace’ they usually associate it with aches, pains and misery, but it’s time this negative connotation ended. Investing in a back brace and wearing it in certain everyday situations can prevent future injuries and save you from becoming one of the seven million Canadians that experience back pain…

Male patient being fitted for wrist brace

The Benefits And Risks Of Wearing A Wrist Brace

There is no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to guiding an individual through the injury recovery process, especially when it comes to the wrist. What may work for one person and his/her wrist injury may not be as effective on another person with the same or a similar wrist injury. Educating yourself and…

Six Knee Brace Questions And Answers

Six Knee Brace Questions And Answers

Knee braces, while appearing simple at first glance, can be complex and baffling objects to many patients upon further inspection.  That’s why we’ve put together six of the most common knee brace questions that patients may ask and some straightforward advice you can give to them. What will wearing a knee brace do? All patients want…

Four Benefits Of Using An Orthopedic Brace For Arthritis

Four Benefits Of Using An Orthopedic Brace For Arthritis

Arthritis has become one of the most common conditions in the world and is also one of the most debilitating. In one form or another, it affects approximately 5 million Canadians, which is a prevalence rate of around 15%. The pain and immobility associated with the disease can affect any joint in the body and…