Wrist Stabilizer
Wrist Stabilizer
Designed to help relieve pain associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other wrist-related injuries. This Wrist Stabilizer provides moderate support when rigid stabilization is required. The integrated metal splint minimizes flexion movements, while Neoprene, the main component of the support, improves muscle and ligament suppleness.
Characteristics
- Does not limit finger movement
- Removable aluminum spoon-type stay
- Neoprene covered with brushed nylon and terry cloth interior
- Two Velcro®-type closures to adjust tension
- Moderate support
- Easy adjustment
- Colour: black
Made of: Neoprene covered with brushed nylon and terry cloth interior lining.
Indications
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Post trauma
- Post surgery
| Left | Right | Size |
| 9980 | 9981 | ONE SIZE |
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.
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
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
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
Preventive Wrist Support
Orthopedics Formedica®, Wrist and Hand
Designed to help reduce the risk of inflammation caused by repetitive wrist movements. The removable pad helps alleviate strain and encourages a neutral wrist posture, even after hours of repetitive movements.
The Preventive Wrist Support can also be worn - without removable wrist support pad - as an effective wrist support during sports and other activities. Neoprene retains body heat, increases blood circulation, and helps keep muscles supple.
Characteristics
- Can also be worn - without removable wrist support pad - as an effective wrist support during sports and and other activities.
- Neoprene covered with brushed nylon and terry cloth interior
- Moderate support
- Easy adjustment
- Ambidextrous
- Colour: black
- Sports: lifting weights, racquet sports, ball sports, golf
- Work on the computer
- Heavy objects handling
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
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
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
Ankle Stabilizer
Ankle, Orthopedics Formedica®
Designed to stabilize joints and help reduce risks of ankle injuries. The figure-8 sleeve wraps around ankle like a bandage, and provides moderate support. It does not restrict movements, and may be used during activity.
Characteristics
- Criss-crossed shape for additional support
- Excellent against ligament laxity
- Moderate support
- Easy adjustment
- Made of 53% cotton, 31% elastic and 16% rayon
- Colour: beige
- Swelling
- Sprain
- Ankle instability
Lateral Epicondylitis Brace
Elbow, Orthopedics Formedica®
The lateral epicondylitis Brace is designed to help relieve tendon pain caused by irritation or inflammation. The compression pad on the forearm relieves tension on the tendon. The pressure is evenly distributed to promote comfortable use over a long period. It may be worn during housework, manual and construction labour, or for clerical and computer tasks.
Characteristics
- Targeted pain relief
- Plastic reinforcement (insert)
- Used to prevent or to control the symptoms of tennis & golf elbow
- Long-term use
- Easy to use an adjust
- Velcro®-type adjustable closure
- Colour: black
- Professional activities requiring repetitive hand movements
- Manual labor
- Bowling
- Golf
Thumb Stabilizer
Orthopedics Formedica®, Wrist and Hand
Designed to help relieve pain due to sprains, strains, arthritis, arthrosis and during recovery from thumb tenosynovitis (De Quervain’s Syndrome). The Thumb Stabilizer is also recommended as a post-surgical support.
Characteristics
- Increased support
- Adjustable tension around the thumb
- Neoprene covered with brushed nylon and terry cloth interior
- Easy adjustment
- Ambidextrous
- Colour: black
- Sprains
- Strains
- Arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Thumb tenosynovitis (Quervain’s syndrome)
Soft Cervical Collar
Neck, Orthopedics Formedica®
Provides light support in cases where heat is required. Made from medium density polyurethane foam. May also help to reduce snoring.
Characteristics
- Light and comfortable
- Covered with cotton stockinette
- Velcro®-type closures
- Hypo-allergenic
- Washable
- One size: neck circumference between 38 and 56 cm (15” - 22”)
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