Orthosis Girdle
Orthosis Girdle
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
Available sizes
| CODE | WIDTH | LENGTH |
| 9109 | 5 cm (2”) | 1 m (39”) |
Adjustment
Cut to desire length. For use on the hand, cut slit for the thumb.
Cleaning
Wash by hand with mild soap and air-dry.
Prevention Worker’s Belt
Orthopedics Formedica®, Back
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
Knee & Patella Support
Orthopedics Formedica®, Knee
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
Wrist and Thumb Immobilizer
Orthopedics Formedica®, Wrist and Hand
Designed to immobilize thumb and wrist following severe sprain, arthritis, arthrosis and following a health care provider’s advice. It may also be used to help recovery from thumb tenosynovitis (De Quervain’s syndrome)
Characteristics
- Three removable stays prevent wrist and thumb movement
- Does not limit fingers movement
- Neoprene covered with brushed nylon and terry cloth interior
- Fix-Loc™ closure system: one single tab to pull
- Firm support
- Easy adjustment
- Velcro®-type closure around the thumb
- Colour: black
Posture Plus Support Belt
Orthopedics Formedica®, Back
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
- Colour: black
- Lower chronic back pain
- Discopathy
- Postural compensation
- Do not use the pad at sacrum if spondylosis or spondylolisthesis known