Description
This orthopedic brace provides intermittent compression to reduce swelling and improve circulation for healing and reducing pain around the ankle. It is made of breathable material and has 2 fitted cushion pads on the inside and outside of the ankle bones to help reduce swelling. It comes with a donning agent for easy application.
Indications: post operative or post traumatic sprains, swelling from osteoarthritis, ligament weakness.
Comes in black or grey colours.
- $170 + HST
Bauerfeind braces are designed and engineered in Germany. Their products are well known for their combination of compressive forces, and rigid design that provides proprioceptive stimulus, reduces pain and promotes mobility. They are made with stretchy breathable knitted fabric that provide stability to joints and massage soft tissues while you move.
If you have extended health coverage, you may be able to get a portion or all of the brace covered. Check with your plan to see if you need a prescription from your Doctor.
Care Instructions – Most of these braces can be washed separately in the washing machine at 30 degrees Celsius with liquid detergent. If the brace has removable metal or plastic splints, these should be removed prior to washing. If there are velcro straps, it is recommended that they be removed if possible or firmly attached to where it is supposed to go. Use laundry spin cycle 500 revolutions per minute maximum and air dry. Regular washing helps keep the compression of knitted fabric