You already know that a knee brace will significantly impact the healing process of your knee. However, did you know that the way you wear it also affects your recovery period? Yes, knee braces often include straps that allow you to adjust the tightness or looseness of their fit. With this level of importance, it …
When you go to the doctor for a knee injury, there is a good chance that a physical therapist will recommend that you wear a knee brace. This tool helps rehabilitate your knee joint, reduce pain, and prevent even more damage. However, only a few people know when they can remove them. So, if you’ve …
A knee brace is one of the most common aids used in physical therapy. It is used to help treat all sorts of knee injuries and ailments, from sports accidents to work-related trauma. Aside from ACL injury and fractures, the next most typical cause of knee pain is torn meniscus. If you suffer from this …
A knee brace is one of the most common and effective ways to rehabilitate a bad knee. Whether it’s from an injury or the result of overuse, your doctor will most likely recommend this to restore your knees’ function. However, no one can dispute that knee braces can be mildly uncomfortable. For instance, wearing it …
Knee braces, not to be mistaken for the much stretchier knee sleeves, are a kind of knee support product that wraps around the knee area. It is made of a stiffer material to support the knee during recovery from injuries and to prevent further complications. While you probably have heard of and seen them before, …
Should I wear an ankle brace all day? If you’ve just sprained your ankle, you could be asking this very question. As a standard rehabilitative tool, ankle braces can significantly impact your foot health and comfort for a couple of weeks. Let’s explore the different types of ankle braces and the best times to wear …
Recognized worldwide as the leading cause of heel pain, plantar fasciitis is a condition that affects the plantar fascia – a thin, flat band of connective tissue that extends from your heels to your toes. Often, plantar fasciitis is caused by injury, but sometimes it can develop simply as a result of overworked feet. The …
Big, bulging, badly aligned bunions can be a very unappealing sight to behold. Medically, the condition is called hallux valgus, and is characterized by the biggest toe leaning against the second toe, pushing the first metatarsal bone out sideways along the medial border of the foot. While it isn’t a major health risk, bunions can …
Compression not only feels good to sore knees, it is also a key part of the recommended treatment for muscle, tendon and joint injuries known as RICE – rest, ice, compression and elevation. Compression works by limiting swelling and providing support so it is equally as effective for those who stand on their feet all …
If you’ve sustained a torn meniscus injury, your doctor has likely recommended that you keep your affected knee immobilized at all times. A torn meniscus can be very painful, but because it can often heal itself over time, immobilizing the joint will help achieve a faster, more efficient recovery. Using a knee brace for a …
