Bracing Services
Bracing is a valuable tool in physiotherapy. It offers external support to joints or specific body areas to improve stability, ease pain, and guide safe movement. As part of our comprehensive Treatment & Prevention Plans, we integrate bracing to support recovery, reduce the risk of re-injury, and enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation. By tailoring these plans to your specific needs, we ensure a safer and more effective recovery process. It’s commonly used in the management of injuries and conditions such as ligament tears, arthritis, post-surgical recovery, joint instability, and repetitive strain injuries. Bracing can also complement targeted treatments like Heel Pain Physiotherapy Bristol, helping you move with confidence during recovery and beyond.
Bracing Services
Braces we can supply and fit professionally for a seamless service that gets you functioning at your absolute best again:
The DonJoy® ROAM™ OA knee brace by Enovis is a state-of-the-art unloader brace designed to alleviate pain from unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis. It features a lightweight, low-profile design that enhances mobility and comfort. PDF attached.
The DonJoy® Armor Fourcepoint™ knee brace by Enovis is a robust, off-the-shelf functional brace designed for individuals engaged in high-impact or contact sports. It offers substantial support for moderate to severe ligament instabilities, including ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, and combined instabilities.
Key Features:
- Aircraft-Grade Aluminium Frame: Provides a lightweight yet strong structure for optimal support.
- FourcePoint™ Hinge Technology: Clinically proven to reduce the time the knee spends in at-risk positions, thereby lowering the risk of ACL injuries. Click here to learn more.
- Four-Points-of-Leverage System™: Enhances joint stability by controlling anterior tibial translation. Click here to learn more.
- Customizable Fit: Mouldable frame with a medial swooping design for inner thigh clearance and bilateral use. Click here to learn more.
- Short Calf Design: Allows for boot clearance, making it suitable for activities like skiing or motocross. Click here to learn more.
- Anti-Migration Pads: Internally mounted strap tabs and supra condylar pads help keep the brace securely in place during activity. Click here to learn more.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty on frame and hinges; 6 months on soft goods.
DonJoy® OA GO®
The OA GO® is a semi-rigid, hybrid sleeve/wrap knee brace that offers customizable offloading through a dual BOA® dial system.
Key Features:
- Three-Point Offloading System: Utilizes adjustable BOA® dials to control tension within two cable loops, reorienting the brace's flexible elements to offload the affected compartment and provide pain relief.
- Hybrid Sleeve/Wrap Design: Combines the benefits of both sleeve and wrap designs for effortless application and a secure fit.
- Anatomically Contoured Condyle Pads: Adhere to knee anatomy for improved pressure distribution; includes two thickness options (10 mm and 13 mm) for personalized comfort.
- Breathable, Antibacterial Fabrics: Enhance comfort and hygiene, allowing for extended wear.
- Anti-Slip Bands: Positioned at the top of the thigh to prevent brace migration and maintain a comfortable fit.
- Easy-Grip Pull Tab: Facilitates quick and easy attachment and release of the locking plate, folding down flat to avoid catching.
Indications:
- Mild to moderate unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis (medial or lateral)
- General knee joint instability
- Varus-valgus knee conditions benefiting from unicompartment unloading.
Sizes:
- Available in six sizes (XS to XXL), accommodating thigh circumferences from 33 cm to 75 cm.
DonJoy® OA Nano™
The OA Nano™ is the world’s lightest functional OA knee brace, designed for active individuals seeking non-invasive pain relief.
Key Features:
- Ultra-Lightweight Design: Constructed with a malleable magnesium frame, offering strength and flexibility for an intimate fit and increased comfort.
- Adjuster™ Technology: Clinically proven three-point offloading system that shifts compressive loads from the degenerative area to the healthy compartment.
- 4-Points-of-Leverage Frame Design: Provides additional protection for the ligaments and enhances brace suspension for various activity levels.
- Contoured Design: Enhances brace suspension and ensures the brace stays in place during movement.
- Breathable Frame Liners and Strap Pads: Promote comfort and hygiene during extended wear.
Indications:
- Mild to moderate unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis (medial or lateral).
For a comprehensive overview of the OA Nano™’s features and application, you can watch the following video:
Bracing allows conventional physiotherapy and advanced treatments such as laser and shockwave to be more effective in the sustained reduction of pain and return to normal activities.
Ready to give Bracing a try?
Enquire about our Bracing Services
STEP ONE
Free 15 Minute Telephone Assessment
We aim to thoroughly understand both the history of your condition and determine a
precise diagnosis for your condition.
STEP TWO
Initial Treatment & Plan
Once the initial treatment has been performed. We provide you with a hands-on management plan that will accelerate your recovery
STEP THREE
Pain Free and living life
You’ll be able to move freely and enjoy life without the constant burden of pain and discomfort.
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Post Operative Rehabilitation in Bristol
Our physiotherapy clinic in Bristol is conveniently located near the town centre, accessible by both car and foot. Patients in Bristol and surrounding areas can easily benefit from our effective therapy treatments, as well as our full range of physiotherapy services. Our physiotherapy practice in Bristol offers shockwave therapy treatment, which has yielded positive outcomes for our patients. We also incorporate personalised rehabilitation exercises to ensure long-term effectiveness.
The Bristol physiotherapy clinic provides shockwave therapy with or without a medical referral. Before starting treatment, the physiotherapists will assess your injury and create a personalised exercise plan, regardless of any documentation or results provided.
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Physio Elite, The Old Woolmart, Bristol Road, Hambrook, Bristol, BS16 1RB