Bracing Treatment in Physiotherapy

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What is Custom Knee Bracing?

Custom knee bracing therapy is an effective and efficient tool used in the return to daily active living and recovery after soft tissue injury.

When used in combination with physiotherapy, chiropractic care and/or therapeutic exercise, patients can report decreased pain, expedited healing, increased mobility, strength and quality of life!

At Jack Nathan Rehab, custom knee braces are made specifically for your needs.

Managing Osteoarthritis with a Knee Brace

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common wear and tear natural occurrence as we age. Osteoarthritis can also occur as a result of a past injury or due to marked alignment and positioning between the thigh and shin bones.

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis can be described as a thinning of the cushioning or cartilage between bones that allows for fluid movement and shock absorption.

Types of Knee Osteoarthritis

The most common form of osteoarthritis of the knee occurs in one of the three compartments:

• Medial (Inner)
• Lateral (Outer)
• Center–Patellofemoral

Treatment: The Role of Semi-Rigid Unloader Devices

Through the use of a semi-rigid unloader device, unduly pressures can be shifted away from an affected medial or lateral osteoarthritic compartment.

Key Benefits:

• Decreasing pain
• Reducing inflammation
• Increasing mobility gains

Importance of Patient Compliance

Patient compliance with a single-hinged, sleek and low-profile device is typically best for unilateral osteoarthritis.

Patellofemoral osteoarthritis occurs when there is a decrease in cartilage between the underside of the kneecap and the thigh bone. Custom medical-graded compression knit garments are ideal for this type of osteoarthritis.

The Role of Compression Orthoses in Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis

Compression orthoses will provide gentle yet therapeutic and malleable support to the joint and surrounding tissue.

Benefits Include:

• Decreasing swelling
• Alleviating pain
• Reducing inflammation

Meniscal Injuries: An Overview

Meniscal injuries, most commonly, meniscal tears are tears in the “C” shaped cartilage that line the top of the shin bone connecting to the thigh bone.

Treatment Options: Custom Compression Garments

Custom compression garments can provide a significant reduction in pain and swelling during the healing period of meniscus injuries.

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Bracing for Ligamentous Injuries

Ligamentous injuries are defined as strains, partial or complete tears of the strong ligaments that help hold the position of the thigh and shin bone.

Understanding Ligamentous Injuries

These ligaments restrict over translation, or too much movement of the thigh bone and shin bone being forward, backward or side-to-side.

Types of Ligamentous Injuries

• Strains
• Partial Tears
• Complete Tears

Treatment Strategy: Rigid Double-Hinged Device

Ligamentous injuries commonly require a rigid double-hinged device to aid in structured support during the healing period and the return to activity.

Key Takeaway:
A rigid double-hinged device is essential for providing structured support, facilitating healing, and enabling a smooth return to activity.

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Knee Bracing Therapy Near Me

Vaughan

Edmonton