What is Bracing?
- Bracing is a therapeutic method that uses specially designed supports to stabilize, align, and protect certain parts of the body during recovery or to manage chronic conditions.
- These supports, often made from materials like plastic, metal, or fabric, are tailored to fit specific body parts, including the spine, knees, wrists, or ankles.
- Bracing helps limit movement, reduce strain, and alleviate pain, allowing injured tissues to heal properly or providing ongoing support for long-term conditions.
How does bracing help therapeutically?
- Braces play a crucial role in rehabilitation and prevention by offering stability and support where it’s needed most.
- For individuals recovering from an injury or surgery, bracing can reduce the risk of further damage by limiting unnecessary motion.
- For those managing chronic conditions, such as arthritis or scoliosis, braces can improve posture, reduce discomfort, and enhance mobility.
- When integrated with a comprehensive treatment plan, bracing empowers patients to regain confidence in their movement and improve their overall quality of life.
What conditions are treated by bracing?
- Bracing is a versatile therapeutic tool used to treat a wide range of conditions across various parts of the body. Some of the most common conditions treated by bracing include:
- Orthopedic injuries such as fracture and tears
- Braces help stabilize broken bones and damaged joints, allowing them to heal properly.
- Ligament Injuries:
- ACL tears
- Meniscus tears and injuries
- Sprains/strains in joints such as ankles, hands, wrists, knees, shoulders, neck, hips, back and pelvis
- Joint injuries and instability
- Post-surgical recovery
- Chronic joint and spine conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Scoliosis
- Herniated discs
- Pelvis and hip instability
- Pregnancy:
- Providing support during pregnancy for back, pelvis, hip, and pubic/groin pain
- Sports and overuse injuries
- Tendinitis and tendinosis
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff pathology
- Capral tunnel syndrome
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Patellofemoral syndrome
- Jumper’s knee
- ACL, PCL, meniscus injuries
- Knee instability
- Postural syndrome
- Neck strain
- Back pain
- Pubic pain and groin injuries
- Ankle instability
- Achilles tendinitis
- Orthopedic injuries such as fracture and tears
Bracing is also used preventively to avoid injury during physical activity or to support weakened areas of the body. By reducing pain and enhancing stability, braces play a crucial role in recovery, mobility, and long-term health.
QubeCore Sports & Rehab offers bracing services in North Vancouver for a wide range of injuries and conditions. To book your appointment with our experienced orthotics experts, call 604.210.2274 or simply BOOK ONLINE.