Bracing and Products!
We are so fortunate at PROTx Services to have a dedicated Bracing and Product Specialist, Jenn Power, available to all our clients AND to anyone in the community!
Bracing is used to bridge the gap between an injured and a healthy joint, or to extend the quality of life in a weakened or aging joint. Depending on your needs, bracing can be done for almost any joint. When combined with other modalities of rehabilitation, bracing can be a crucial tool to help get you back into doing the activities that bring you joy!
What does the Bracing Process involve?
The process starts with a conversation with your therapist or our Bracing Specialist to determine the best course of bracing to fit your needs! With the knee joint for example, there are different types of braces that can give you added stability, or help restrict movement to assist your recovery from ligament damage, or to help with offloading pressure to help with degenerative damage caused by illness such as osteoarthritis.
Nova Scotia has long wait times for orthopedic surgeries, but bracing can help you stay active while you wait! Your brace will still be useful after surgery to reduce the pressure on your new knee joint.
For some injuries, a brace can help you avoid surgery all together! Knee braces can help to stabilize the joint, protect ligaments from added strain and help you stay in the activities you love.
Custom Knee braces can give you a new lease on life – even if you are waiting for surgery! Book a consultation with Jenn Power, our Bracing and Product specialist, to find out what options are available. We have simple braces for general aches as well as high tech options for those with severe knee osteoarthritis. Stop suffering and get back to the activities you love!
Call 902 334 2300 to set up a free consultation, or email bracing@protxservices.ca. You have the option to book at our Dartmouth, Lower Sackville, Stewiacke, or Elmsdale locations!
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not require a doctor’s referral to have a brace consult. If you are using health insurance for the cost of the custom knee brace, they generally will require a physician’s referral with the diagnosis stated (including if it is your right or left knee) and that a ‘custom brace is recommended’.
A custom brace is made to fit your body exactly, using your measurements of the area. It’s designed for your specific needs and offers the best possible fit and comfort.
An off the shelf braces comes in standard sizes and can work well for common injuries, but may not fit as perfectly or provide the same level of support as a custom one.
Our bracing specialist or provider will measure you properly to make sure you get the right size and fit. Whether its a custom brace or an off-the-shelf option, we’ll help you find what feels comfortable and gives you the best support.
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5 Locations Now Offered!
You can now book at our Elmsdale, Portland Hill, Caldwell Road, Sackville, or Stewiacke locations!
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