Athletic Support
Athletic Support
DESIGNED TO PREVENT INJURIES BY PROVIDING CONSTANT AND COMFORTABLE SUPPORT DURING ACTIVITIES OF MODERATE INTENSITY
Its wide waistband prevents roll up while leg straps keep support in place and provide proper fit.
Characteristics :
- Wide elastic waistband (3”/ 7.5 cm) prevents roll up
- Velcro®-type closures for easy adjustment
- Soft and comfortable pouch
- Elastic leg straps maintain support in place
- Colour: white
Indications :
- Post-surgery
- Vasectomy
- Testicular tumor
- Sports (jogging, racquet sports, ball sports, hockey, etc.)
- Heavy duty
Adjustment :
Put on the athletic support and attach the Velcro® closures. Adjust for comfort.
Made of :
Waistband and leg straps: elastic.
Pouch: knitted polyester.
Cleaning :
Hand wash in cold water. Dry flat.
| CODE | HIP CIRCUMFERENCE | SIZE |
| 9218 | 64 – 93 cm (25’’ – 37’’) | SMALL/MEDIUM |
| 9219 | 93 – 125 cm (37’’ – 49’’) | LARGE/XLARGE |
| 9221 | 125 – 155 cm (49’’ – 61’’) | XXLARGE |
To determine proper size, measure the hip circumference. If the result is between two sizes, choose the largest.
Adjust with Vecro®-type fasteners.
Wash by hand with mild soap and air-dry.
If pain should persist, or if you wish to know more about how to use this product, consult a health specialist.
Polyurethane Underwrap
Orthopedics Formedica Sport®
DESIGNED TO HELP KEEP BANDAGES IN PLACE
Used under the compression bandage or the sport adhesive tape to protect the skin. It allows the bandage to remain in place.
Characteristics
- Very thin layer of polyurethane foam
- Comfortable and easy to use
- Protects the skin from an adhesive bandage
- Prevents the bandage from slipping
- Use with tape 7788
- Colour: beige
Elastic Knee Support
Knee, Orthopedics Formedica Sport®DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND COMFORTABLE SUPPORT TO THE KNEE DURING MODERATE ACTIVITIES
The Elastic Knee Support does not restrict movements and may be used during physical activity.
Characteristics :
- Offers a light support after a trauma to the knee
- Helps to reduce the risk of injuries
- Tension reduced at patella level
- Ideal for the treatment of minor injuries
- Light support
- Easy adjustment
- Does not restrict movement
- Colour: black
Indications :
- To wear during activities which lead to discomfort
- During physical activity to reduce the risk of injuries
- Multisports
Adjustment :
Pull up the knee sleeve and adjust for comfort.
Made of :
77% nylon, 23% elastic.
Cleaning :
Wash by hand with mild soap and air dry.
Rib Belt
Back
Supports the rib cage and helps to relieve pain caused by respiratory movements after fractures or intercostal sprains. The Rib Belt may be used after surgery to hold dressings in place.
Characteristics
- 6’’ surgical elastic
- Velcro-type adhesive closures
- Unisex model with contoured chest band
- The soft stays provide greater support and prevent from Rolling
- Chest trauma
- Fractures / intercostal sprain
- Rehabilitation after thoracic surgery
Elbow Stabilizer
Elbow, Orthopedics Formedica Sport®
DESIGNED TO STABILIZE THE ARTICULATIONS AND PROVIDE OPTIMAL SUPPORT TO WEAK ELBOW MUSCLES DURING INTENSE ACTIVITIES
FORMEDICA SPORT elbow stabilizer is designed to provide optimal support to weak muscles during intense activities. It helps relieve pain associated with strains, sprains or other stress-related injuries. The flexible spiral hinge on each side help to stabilize elbow ligaments, while perforated neoprene, the main component of the support, retains body heat while releasing excess moisture.
Characteristics:
- Retains body heat, increases blood circulation and helpskeep muscles supple
- Remains effective when wet
- Does not absorb water
- Lateral stabilizers help provide enhanced support
- Easy fit
- Sprain
- Strain
- Racket Sports
- Ball games
- Golf
Posture Plus Support Belt
Back, Orthopedics Formedica®
Designed to improve intra-abdominal tension and decrease the strain on the spine. The Posture Plus™ belt relocates the center of gravity and limits the torsion movements of the lumbo-sacral region. Supports the spine in sacrum and lumbar and keeps the abdominal muscles compact to strengthen the core of the body. Recommended to support lumbar region while lifting objects as well as to help relieve lumbar pains caused by poor posture in long-hours sitting positions.
Characteristics
- Light and comfortable
- Includes a removable compression pad
- Supports the spine in sacrum and lumbar and keeps the abdominal muscles compact to strengthen the core of the body
- Does not restrain muscle contraction
- Light support
- Easy adjustment
- Velcro®-type closures
- Lower chronic back pain
- Discopathy
- Postural compensation
- Do not use the pad at sacrum if spondylosis or spondylolisthesis known
Self-adhering athletic wrap – Blue
Orthopedics Formedica Sport®
DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FIRM SUPPORT TO WEAK MUSCLES AND ARTICULATIONS
Used over the polyurethane underwrap, it provides firm support for weak muscles and articulations.
Characteristics :
- Sticks to itself - no clips required
- Colour : blue
Posture Aid
Back, Orthopedics Formedica®
DESIGNED TO STABILIZE CLAVICLES AND HELP CORRECT IMPROPER POSTURE
The Posture Aid helps maintain proper anatomical spinal alignment therefore helpful in cases of clavicle fracture and poor posture.
Characteristics :
- Adjustment and closure at front
- Made of polyurethane foam covered with felt and brushed tricot
- White polypropylene straps
- Robust plastic loops
- Firm support
- Easy adjustment
- Colour: beige
- Posture problems
- Cavicle fracture
Athletic Adhesive Tape
Orthopedics Formedica Sport®
DESIGNED TO PROTECT WEAK ARTICULATIONS AND HELP PREVENT INJURIES AND SPRAINS
The choice of athletes!
Strapping with the help of adhesive sport tape is important for the prevention of joint injuries, especially in the ankle and the hand. Taping is also essential during early management of injury and rehabilitation.
Characteristics :
Package with 1 roll
Indications
A variety of sports use strapping with adhesive sport tape in order to avoid injuries. Taping is often used by athletes to help recover from ligament sprains of the ankle or to help prevent further injury. The sports most commonly associated with ankle sprains are karate, basketball, football, baseball and soccer.
Hernia Belt
Back, Orthopedics Formedica®
Designed to provide comfortable, effective support for Reducible Inguinal Hernia. The Hernia Belt can be worn with both adjustable pads for a double hernia, or with one pad only for a simple hernia. Pads are removable.
Characteristics
- Includes two pads made of polyurethane foam
- For single or double hernia
- Pads are adjustable and removable
- Effective support
- Easy adjustment
- Colour: white
- Inguinal hernia
Knee Support
Knee, Orthopedics Formedica Sport®DESIGNED TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURIES DURING OR AFTER INTENSE ACTIVITIES
The Knee Support provides compression and heat to support weak knee muscles and joints following strains, sprains and other stress-related injuries.
Characteristics :
- Retains body heat, increases blood circulation and helps keep muscles supple
- Padded open patella for enhanced stability with less pressure on the patella
- Sleeve support
- Remains effective when wet (does not absorb water)
- Provides therapeutic heat and compression
- Colour: black
Indications :
- Strains
- Sprain
- Post-traumatic usage
- Weightlifting
- Sports
Adjustment :
Pull up the knee support and make sure the opening is around the patella. Adjust for comfort.
Made of :
Neoprene covered with non-brushed nylon.
Cleaning :
Wash by hand with mild soap and air dry.
Maternity Belt
Back, Orthopedics Formedica®
This maternity belt provides excellent lumbar and abdominal support during pregnancy. It helps to alleviate pain and fatigue in muscles and ligaments of the lower back by assisting the expectant mother with better posture. The two lateral elastic straps help to add extra support.
Characteristics
- The upper extra-elastic strap is removable (optional) and may be used for additional support
- Four flexible stays
- Moderate support
- Easy adjustment
- Velcro®-type closures
- Colour: beige
Abdominal Belt
Back, Orthopedics Formedica®
Designed to support weak abdominal muscles after surgery or child birth. The Abdominal Belt may also be used to relieve lower back pain due to weak abdominal muscles.
Characteristics
- Velcro®-type closures
- Moderate support
- Easy adjustment
- Unisex
- Two models: 23 cm (9”) elastic band without stays and 30 cm (12”) elastic band with three flexible stays in the back
- Colour: beige
- Lumbar pain
- Post-surgery
- Post-childbirth