A lot of people come into the bracing room and they ask us what type of brace they need. It’s such a tough question to answer because there’s a wide range of braces out there. You have your knit compression sleeve and then you have something that’s completely custom for a ligament injury or arthritis. The biggest thing for us is gathering all the information. So come in for an orthopedic assessment, we will get a history, check your functional movements see if there’s any x-ray results that we can incorporate into your plan and then we will recommend which type of brace is best for you. Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 for details.
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Compression Socks
Compression socks come in a wide variety of colors and styles for everyday wear. Gone are the days when you were wearing your ugly nude color compression socks that you wanted to hide from everyone. Now there are compression socks for sports and activities, work and dress, and anything in between. You can get them in a wide variety of colors and the knits are so soft. Remember to never put your compression socks in the dryer and to wear them every day for effective use. Come in to see us to get fitted for your compression socks today. Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 for details.
Ankle Brace
If you’re involved in jumping sports or lateral motion sports or have had multiple ankle sprains, an ankle brace may be right for you. There are a couple of brands that we really believe in. Bauerfeind MalleoTrain and the ASO ankle stabilizer. What’s nice about the ankle braces is that they provide excellent compression at the ankle joint as well as helping to stabilize to prevent further injury. They also fit really well in athletic footwear. Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 to manage your ankle pain.