UPPER EXREMITY
Wrist
These orthotics encompass the forearm and the palm. They are primarily used to support weak muscles and/or immobilize or limit the motion of the wrist while allowing the fingers to move.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Post surgery
- Pain
Elbow
Braces work by applying pressure to the muscles below the elbow. The goal of bracing is to reduce pain and increase a person’s ability to freely move their arm and elbow.
An elbow brace may be recommended to help support elbow tendons, thereby reducing tension and pressure on these tendons and relieving the inflammation.
- Tennis elbow
- Elbow tendonitis
SHOULDER
Shoulder braces are to assist after injury in a variety of ways. These include supporting the shoulder, as well as compression of the surrounding skin and tissues. Neoprene braces are also thought to offer some protection to the skin and superficial tendons due to the thickness of the neoprene
- Shoulder osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Post surgery
- Shoulder pain
