Knee Braces in Kingston
Find pain relief with Best Health Physiotherapy and massage.
Knee braces are widely used across all ages and can be helpful for a number of different reasons
- Pain reduction
- Limiting swelling
- Enabling increased activity
- Ligament and cartilage protection
- Limiting progression of arthritic changes
- Limiting excessive movement post injury or following surgery
Braces are used to help stabilize and reduce pain in many different knee conditions
- Patello-femoral dysfunction
- Chondromalacia Patella (pain under the knee cap)
- Dislocated Knee Caps (Patellae)
- Patellar tendonitis
- Osgoode-Schlatter’s disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Meniscal tear or degradation
- Ligament sprain or deficiency
- Post-operative ligament and meniscus protection
Braces come in many different forms, from as simple as a single compressive strap to manage patellar tendonitis or Osgoode Schlatter’s Disease, to a complex hinged brace constructed with an aircraft aluminum frame secured with straps and pads.
Choosing the appropriate brace can be confusing and is dependent upon multiple factors such as:
- Knee condition or diagnosis
- What activities the brace will be used for
- Ease of application
- Comfort of brace
- Budget
- Short term or long-term need
Why choose Best Health Physiotherapy for your bracing needs?
Your physiotherapist is the care provider who has the greatest understanding of your condition and your therapeutic needs. They can guide your decisions and help you choose the type of brace that will best suit your knee and give you the confidence that your choice is appropriate. Best Health Physio has access to braces and supports from many suppliers for all joint areas such as wrist, thumb and ankle, and specifically, we are able to provide many bracing options for our osteoarthritic knee patients.
We have had a long-term relationship with Breg who supports us in providing custom hard-shell braces to off-load the osteoarthritic knee. They also manufacture a line of braces to protect anterior or posterior cruciate deficient or surgically repaired knees. Both lines of brace feature a patented hinge design which provides dynamic force reduction to support the knee in the ROM where protection is most needed. The video links below demonstrate how Breg’s unique design and construction optimize stability and comfort.
Breg Duo Dynamic OA Bracing
Breg Z 12 Dynamic Cruciate Bracing
Several companies manufacture custom braces but we have confidence in and positive experiences with Breg’s novel measurement system. Their rigorous approach involves 24 specific points of measurement to produce a brace which forms to the unique shape of each individual. The use of aircraft aluminum and magnesium in the shell construction makes for a sleek and minimal design without sacrificing strength.
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To find out more about our services and how we can help you with your specific situation, please contact the clinic by phone (613 634 2378) or by completing the contact form below.
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