A Custom Knee Brace can Keep You Active

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Patients often ask question about the kind of knee braces they should be using. Knee braces come in various shapes and sizes, and no one can tell you which one is best for you. Each brace are made to suit a different set of requirements where comfort, pressure and budget are some of the most…

Is a soft Humeral Brace better?

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Mid and proximal humeral fractures and disorders are some of the most complicated cases even for the most qualified orthopedic doctors. The complications do not just revolve around the course of treatment, but also around the kinds of damages or injuries sustained. There is no doubt that injury management is the best way to ensure…

How to treat a Lower Spine Injury with a Lumbar Brace

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Most people dealing with spinal or back injury find it extremely difficult to recover quickly. Why is that? Lower spine holds the centre of gravity of human body and is used for almost all kinds of daily movements, thus and restricting the spine’s movement is almost impossible. On the other hand, for spinal injury to…

What is an Abduction Pillow

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Sustaining an injury is already painful as it is. But you know what’s even more painful – accidental trauma or movement to an injured area. Just imagine breaking your forearm and having someone attempt to lift your arm by the hand… or injuring your lower leg and lying down in bed, only to accidentally turn…

How to recover from the Infamous Tennis Elbow

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Tennis – a sport nearly everyone plays, or wants to learn to play, has always been popular. It is undeniable that the sport is not only fun, but provides an excellent workout. However as with all sports, tennis is not without its fair share of physical injuries brought about by excessive playing, improper technique, strain,…

Common Finger Injuries and the Mallett finger splint

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The mallet finger is one of the most common finger injuries sustained by athletes, especially for baseball and basketball players. But such an injury can happen to pretty much anyone. Even though it’s not fatal, having mallet fingers can seriously affect your daily life if left untreated. However, there is hope. A mallet finger splint,…

Strengthen your Knee with Orthotics

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Knees are often a very common problem area for individuals, irrespective of age. While it was commonly thought that some cases of knee pain was brought about by either arthritis or rheumatism, current scientific studies have shown that even day-to-day repetitive activities can be the cause of knee pain. Actually, knee pain may be due…

How to know if you have the Wrong Orthotic

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Orthotics has, as of recent times, become one of the most sought after correctional items to date. Employed for both general and sports-related purposes, orthotics help to correct gait, improve walking and running, reduce stress to the feet, and help to improve overall balance and coordination. While having orthotics may seem like an amazing thing,…

Choosing the right Orthotic

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Modern day means of transportation are impressive. Trains, buses, planes, motorbikes and automobiles of all shapes and sizes will get you where you need to go; however, nothing can replace a good pair of shoes with proper arch supports. Not having the proper amount of arch support can be uncomfortable to-say-the-least, especially, if you have…

Hard orthotics vs. soft orthotics

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What are orthotics? They are medical accoutrements often employed externally to correct, align, or modify the structural and functional characteristics of skeletal and neuromuscular parts. The most common types of orthotics are leg and foot orthotics employed for runners and sprinters. There are also orthotic devices for other areas of the body as well, as…

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