Knee Support
Knee Support
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.
| CODE | KNEE CIRCUMFERENCE | SIZE |
| 9437 | 33 – 36 cm (13” – 14”) | SMALL |
| 9438 | 36 – 38 cm (14” – 15”) | MEDIUM |
| 9439 | 38 – 43 cm (15” – 17”) | LARGE |
| 9440 | 43 – 51 cm (17” – 20”) | XLARGE |
To determine proper size, measure the circumference at the mid-section of the knee joint. If the result is between two sizes, choose the largest.
Pull up the knee sleeve and make sure the opening on the knee support is around the patella.
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.
Athletic Support
Back, Orthopedics Formedica Sport®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.
Laced Ankle Brace
Ankle, Orthopedics Formedica Sport®DESIGNED TO STABILIZE THE ANKLE AND HELP PREVENT INJURIES DURING INTENSE ACTIVITIES
Provides superior support and ankle protection in all sports. Designed to help prevent ankle injuries while remaining flexible for daily activities. Ideal in the treatment of sprained ankles and can be worn on either foot.
Characteristics :
- Allow a break-in period of 6-8 hrs before the brace conforms to the shape of your ankle
- Removable reinforced stabilizer on each side
- Firm lateral support for additional protection
- Allows flexibility
- Easy fit
- Fits both right and left feet
- Colour: white
Indications :
- Sprain
- Post trauma, Post surgery
- Prevention during sports
- Recommendation by a physiotherapist
- Hiking
- Ice sports
Adjustment :
Put on brace and pull laces from bottom eyelets until the brace fits tightly but maintains comfortable. There should be no gap or bulge in the heel cut-out. Wear socks to absorb sweat. Allow a break-in period of 6 to 8 hours before the brace conforms to the shape of your ankle. If you wear two braces, mark each one as left or right to ensure optimal adjustment.
Made of :
35% Polyester, 20% Polyurethane, 15% Cotton, 10% Foam, 15% Plastic, 3% Spandex, 2% Copper.
Cleaning :
Wash by hand with mild soap and air dry.
Orthosis Girdle
Knee, Orthopedics Formedica®
Lightweight tubular cotton sleeve, to wear under a neoprene support (or any support / splint / immobilization) to reduce skin irritations due to friction or moisture / perspiration.
Each package contains a 1 meter length of girdle, which can be cut to desired length, for multiple uses
Characteristics
- Tubular girdle made of light cotton
- Absorbs perspiration
- Prevents excessive humidity
- Packaged individually
- Colour: beige
Instant ice wrap with clips
Orthopedics Formedica Sport®
DESIGNED TO TREAT SPORTS INJURIES, AS WELL AS STRAINS AND SWELLING
FORMEDICA SPORT 2-in-1 instant ice wrap provides compression and cold therapy at the same time. It provides immediate pain relief during or after intense activities and sports.
Characteristics :
- Ready to use
- No refrigeration required
- Keeps cold for hours
- Eliminates the need for ice bag
- Great to use for elbow, knee, ankle and other muscles injuries
- Includes 2 clips
- Single use
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
Hinged Knee Brace
Knee, Orthopedics Formedica®
Designed to provide firm support during physical activities. A snug fit to the knee for your comfort, this firm support does not restrain movements and lessens the risk of injuries during activity. Lateral hinges provide effective support and increase safety; the removable cushion around the patella opening stabilizes the patella and disengages the kneecap to avoid direct pressure on the knee. Specially designed to support the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), it may also be used for many different patella problems, including Chondromalacia, Patella Tendonitis, Subluxation and Dislocation. Neoprene retains body heat, increases blood circulation, and helps keep muscles supple.
Characteristics
- Removable hinges provide a 180° extension
- Patella opening with removable cushion
- Back opening to enable flexion
- Colour: black
- Various kneecap problems, such as chondromalacia of the patella, tendonitis and partial or total patellar subluxation.
- Raquet sports, ball sports, jogging, biking
- Activities involving heavy lifting
- Walking
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
Wrist Stabilizer
Orthopedics Formedica Sport®, Wrist and Hand
DESIGNED TO STABILIZE THE ARTICULATIONS AND PROVIDE COMFORTABLE SUPPORT TO WEAK WRIST MUSCLES DURING OR AFTER INTENSE ACTIVITIES
The wrist stabilizer can be used to relieve pain following a strain, a sprain or after overusing muscles. It retains body heat, increases blood circulation and helps keep muscles supple. The wrist stabilizer is especially recommended for people suffering from chronic instability in the wrist.
Characteristics :
- Retains body heat, increases blood circulation and helps keep muscles supple Helps to reduce the risk of injuries
- Remains effective when wet (does not absorb water)
- Easy fit
- Strain
- Sprain
- Racket sports
- Ball games
- Heavy objects
- Weightlifting
Adjustment :
Wrap around your wrist and adjust the tension by properly attaching the Velcro® strap. Adjust for comfort.
Made of :
Neoprene covered with 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
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.
Stabilizing Knee Brace
Knee, Orthopedics Formedica®
Designed to provide optimal support during physical activities. The Stabilizing Knee Brace may be used for many different patella problems including chondromalacia, patella tendonitis, subluxation and dislocation.
Specially designed to support the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), it may also be used for many different patella problems, including Chondromalacia, Patella Tendonitis, Subluxation and Dislocation. Neoprene retains body heat, increases blood circulation, and helps keep muscles supple. Neoprene retains body heat, increases blood circulation and helps keep muscles supple. It remains effective even when wet and does not absorb water.
Characteristics
- Sleeve support
- Velcro®-type fasteners keep sleeve in place and increase stability
- Two spiral hinges on each side
- The Polyethylene pad alleviates direct pressure on patella
- Perforated neoprene covered with non-brushed nylon
- The removable cushion alleviates direct pressure on patella
- Provides extra stability to patella
- Firm support
- Easy fit
- Colour: black
- Sprain
- Patella implication
- Various kneecap problems, such as chondromalacia of the patella, tendonitis, dislocation and partial or total patellar subluxation.
- Raquet sports, ball sports, jogging, biking
- Activities involving heavy lifting
- Walking
Knee & Patella Support
Knee, Orthopedics Formedica®
Designed to provide comfortable support to lateral ligaments and patella. The flexible spiral hinges on each side help stabilize knee ligaments, while the frontal opening helps relieve pressure on the patella. This support helps reduce the risk of injury during physical activity.
Characteristics
- Two flexible spiral hinges on each side
- Added support for patella
- Made of 33% nylon, 23% elastic and 44% polyester
- Moderate support
- Easy and ergonomic adjustment
- Colour: beige
- Activities or sports requiring repetitive knee bends, to provide lateral support
- Minor or stress-related injuries
- Long term use