Orthopedic Bracing
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…
Knee pain is a familiar foe to most avid runners. In fact, about 40 percent of running injuries are knee injuries and 13 percent of runners have experienced knee pain in the past year, according to a survey by Runner’s World. In this post, we take a look at four of the most common running…
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 support belt 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…
A wrist support will offer one of the most flexible wearing experiences of any orthopedic brace. Many patients are anxious that orthopedic supports will hinder their daily activity and will shy away from proper use or even avoid wearing a wrist support altogether. Certain wrist supports permit the wearer to move the finger and thumb…
Knee supports, 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 questions patients may ask about knee support products and some straightforward advice you can give to them. 1. What Will Wearing a Knee Support Do?…
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…