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.
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.
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
Clavicle Support
Back, Orthopedics Formedica®
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CLAVICLE FRACTURES AND TO HELP CORRECT IMPROPER POSTURE
Characteristics :
- Velcro®-type adhesive closure
- Colour : white
- Clavicle fracture
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
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
Sacro-Forme Belt
Back, Orthopedics Formedica®
Designed to support lower back and abdominal muscles. The Sacro-Forme™ belt is also recommended for sprains, lumbago or muscle spasms, after surgery or trauma. May also be used to improve posture. Easy to adjust, it conforms smoothly to the lumbar arch.
Characteristics
- Flexible stays
- Velcro®-type closures
- Moderate support
- Easy adjustment
- Unisex
- Height: 23 cm (9”)
- Colour: beige
- Acute pain
- Lumbar sprain or acute sacroiliac dysfunction
- Before or after a spinal surgery
- Post-trauma
Prevention Worker’s Belt
Back, Orthopedics Formedica®
Designed to support abdominal muscles, and promote correct positioning and proper lifting.
The Prevention™ Worker’s Belt is recommended to reduce the risks of lower back pain due to sprains, lumbago or muscle spasms. It may also be used to improve posture. Wearing the PREVENTION™ worker’s belt does not interfere with muscle contraction.
Characteristics
- Removable suspenders enable workers to loosen the belt without removing it
- Flexible stays provide support
- Does not interfere with muscle contraction
- Moderate support
- Easy adjustment
- Colour: black
- Prevention during heavy lifting
- Worker who risk injury to the lower back during risky tasks
Thigh Support
Orthopedics Formedica Sport®
DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPTIMAL SUPPORT TO WEAK THIGH MUSCLES AND HELP TO PREVENT RE-INJURY DURING INTENSE ACTIVITIES
FORMEDICA SPORT thigh support helps relieve pain associated with strains, cramps or other stress-related injuries. The 3 adjustable straps ensure perfect fit and customized compression, while perforated neoprene, the main component of the support, retains body heat while releasing excess moisture.
Characteristics :
- Retains body heat, increases blood circulation and helps keep muscles supple
- Remains effective when wet (does not absorb water)
- 3 adjustable straps allow to customize the level of compression
- Velcro® type fasteners for easy adjustment
- Easy fit
- Strain
- Cramp
- Running
- Ice sports
- Cycling
- Racket sports
- Ball games
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
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
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
Therapeutic Sports Belt
Back, Orthopedics Formedica Sport®
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT LOWER BACK AND ABDOMINAL MUSCLES DURING INTENSE ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS
The Therapeutic Sports Belt is recommended to reduce muscle spasms and relax the joints while reducing risks of injury and soreness. With its pouch for a compress, specially designed to maximise the therapeutic benefits of cold treatment (cryotherapy) or heat treatment (thermotherapy) while leaving your hands free.
Characteristics :
- Hot/cold therapy: relieves back pain (compress 401 included)
- Flexible stays provide support
- Effective support to the lower back and abdominal region
- Velcro®-type closures
- Compensate for a deficient abdominal exercise
- Abdominal compression
- Lumbar support
- Helps prevent recurrence or new injuries
- Neoprene covered with brushed tricot and terry cloth interior
- Removable and adjustable tension strap
- Easy fit
- Colour: black
- Intense activities
- Hockey
- Snowmobile
- Weightlifting
- Ice sports
- Motorsports
- Golf