Braces and Straps

Need support for back and knee pains? We can help. 

We offer a range of functional braces and straps that can provide support, help you heal, and prevent injuries.

A patient being fitted for a knee brace.

Conditions

Braces and supports help in a variety of situations, such as recovering from an injury or just leading an active lifestyle and needing to protect your joints. Here are just a few examples of when braces and straps can help:

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Injuries

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Post-operative rehab

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Joint conditions like Arthritis

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Conditions related to Athletic Injuries

A patient with back pain from heavy lifting.

Jobs involving heavy lifting or repetitive motions

A painful joint with strained connective tissue.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)

A knee joint with pain from jumper's knee.

Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee) and conditions related to Runner’s Knee

How do Braces and
Straps work?

Similar to a cast, braces and straps can help you heal and prevent injuries by limiting movement. Where they differ from a cast is that they allow some freedom of movement so you can perform your regular tasks. Braces can also offer added stability and strength so you can get back to regular activities sooner.

Types of Braces and Straps:

provide exceptional support. They are typically used for joints like the knee or elbow. Their hinged design provides rigidity to support the joint while also allowing you to move. They can be used to help with severe injuries and conditions where unsupported movement could cause further damage. For example, hinged knee braces can help with ligament injuries, meniscus injuries, sprains, and osteoarthritis.

can provide back support by keeping pressure off your spine and helping to prevent strains. They are often used for jobs involving repeated lifting or sports that involve twisting the back frequently or to help with injuries like torn back ligaments. The brace provides the necessary lumbar spine support by helping to keep your back in the right position and by providing some compression.

also referred to as bands, can be used to take stress off a particular area by applying gentle pressure. For example, knee straps can apply pressure to the front of the knee to take stress off a problematic tendon. This helps prevent a condition known as “jumper’s knee” because it often affects athletes in sports that involve lots of running and jumping.

A patient putting on a lower back brace.

Choosing the Right Brace

With the wide variety of braces available, it can be hard to find the right one for you, as there are knee sleeves, knee straps, knee braces and back braces for lower back pain to choose from,  but our experienced medical professionals can help.

Cost and Coverage

Our team includes physiotherapists, kinesiologists, chiropractors, and more. They have a thorough understanding of biomechanics and how to keep you moving properly. By analyzing your issues and goals, they will help you find the best solution. To learn more about our functional braces and straps, give us a call or schedule a consultation today.

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Visit one of our conveniently located clinics that serve communities in and around Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Scarborough, or Kitchener.

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