Body Braces

Orthotic braces are actively used to provide support to a weakened body part or joint. While many times they are worn for short periods of time, usually after an injury or surgery, some braces are used to address long-term or chronic conditions. Some braces are used passively; other braces play a more active role in that not only do they support but also provide a counterforce that achieves a desired outcome (i.e., minimizing/preventing any further curvature of the spine in scoliosis patients).

Health conditions, lifestyle, heredity, injury, surgery, age, and pregnancy all play a role in the need for bracing and support items. While these may not all be factors that we can control, bracing and support items, such as knee braces, wrist braces, back braces, ankle braces, shoulder braces and compression garments, can decease pain, support improvements in health and enhance your ability to perform your daily tasks.