Ankle Bracing

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Massons Healthcare fits and supplies a large range of off the shelf and custom made ankle braces to meet the needs of all our patients.

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Ankle braces are commonly prescribed to:

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• Manage patients with chronic joint and/or ligament instability
• Assist in providing increased mobility and independence during a patient’s rehabilitation program
• Prevent ankle sprains due twisting or rolling over injuries
• Long term alternative to athletic taping
• Allow a return to sport after sustaining an ankle injury

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Please call Massons Healthcare if you require further assistance with your ankle bracing needs.

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Upper Limb Bracing

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Massons Healthcare offers a large range of Upper Limb bracing for numerous injuries and pathologies ranging from simple wrist and elbow braces to resting hand splints for CVA (stroke) and custom-made devices if required.

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Our clinicians are qualified and trained in fitting various upper limb braces to suit your individual needs with access to various internationally recognised brands like RCAI and BORT.

Please call Massons Healthcare if you require further assistance with your upper limb bracing needs.

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Knee Bracing

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Massons Healthcare fits and supply a large range of off the shelf and custom-made knee braces ranging from a basic knee sleeve to high end sports knee braces including the following:

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• Post-Operative / Rehabilitation Knee Braces
• ACL / PCL Knee Braces
• Unloading Knee Braces (Joint Degenration Management)
• Ligament Protection Knee Braces
• Patellofemoral Knee Braces
• Sports Knee Braces
• Soft Supports

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Knee braces are commonly prescribed to:

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• Manage patients with joint and/or ligament instability
• Management of mild to severe unilateral compartment osteoarthritis
• Assist in providing increased mobility and independence whilst assisting patients with their rehabilitation
• Help prevent injuries for individuals with lax ligaments
• Long term alternative to athletic taping
• Active individuals that require a knee brace to return to sport after sustaining a knee ligament injury
• Proprioceptive purposes

Please call Massons Healthcare if you require further assistance with your upper limb bracing needs.

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Spinal Bracing

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Massons Healthcare fit a wide range of spinal braces and abdominal binders for a variety of clinical reasons including:

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Trauma Management: Fractures, Dislocations, Acute vertebral disc injuries

Infection Management: Subdural, Vertebral body, Vertebral canal

Neoplasia: Subdural, Vertebral body, Vertebral canal

Iatrogenic Management: Infection, Failed internal fixation, Spinal cord and nerve root lesions

Hernias: Scrotal, Inguinal, Incisional

Degeneration: Ageing, Osteoarthritis, Intervertebral disc degeneration

Neuromuscular Management: CNS trauma, Multiple sclerosis, Neuromuscular issues secondary to spinal cord injury

AIM OF SPINAL ORTHOSES

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• To restrict motion and offload intervertebral discs, the vertebrae as well as other spinal structures by applying compression on the abdomen and providing a stable structure to immobilise weak or injured structures of the spine.
• To relieve compressive weight on the spine.
• To correct alignment or posture by providing a three-point force system.

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At Massons Healthcare our clinicians are qualified and trained in fitting various types of off-the-shelf and custom fabricated spinal braces to suit your individual needs with access to various internationally recognised brands that specialise in spinal bracing (e.g. BORT and OPTEC).

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Please call Massons Healthcare if you require further assistance with your spinal bracing needs.