Knee & Patella Support
Knee & Patella Support
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
Made of: 33% nylon, 23% elastic and 44% polyester
Indications
- Activities or sports requiring repetitive knee bends, to provide lateral support
- Minor or stress-related injuries
- Long term use
Available sizes
| CODE | KNEE CIRCUMFERENCE | SIZE |
| 9342 | 26 – 33 cm (10” – 13”) | SMALL |
| 9343 | 33 – 41 cm (13” – 16”) | MEDIUM |
| 9344 | 41 – 48 cm (16” – 19”) | LARGE |
| 9345 | 48 – 56 cm (19” – 22”) | 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.
Adjustment
Pull-up the knee sleeve, and adjust until hinges stay on both sides and the opening is placed on the patella.
Cleaning
Wash by hand with mild soap and air-dry.
Caution
If pain should persist, or if you wish to know more about how to use this product, consult a health specialist.
Lycragel Knee & Patella Stabilizer
Orthopedics Formedica®, Knee
Designed to provide comfortable support to lateral ligaments and patella. The flexible spiral hinge on each side help to stabilize knee ligaments while the gel insert helps to reduce direct compression on the patella. The Lycragel™ Knee and Patella Stabilizer may be used following treatments and pain alleviation associated with certain common patella syndromes such as: sprints, sprains and swelling. It limits shock and vibration on patella therefore helps to reduce the risk of injury during physical activity.
Characteristics
- Ergonomic model: elasticate fabric provides even compression
- One flexible spiral hinge on each side
- Provides compression and support
- Firm support
- Easy fit
- Colour: beige
- Various patellar (kneecap) traumatisms
- Racquet sports, ball sports, jogging, biking
- Activities involving heavy lifting
- Walking
Maternity Belt
Orthopedics Formedica®, Back
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
Abdominal Belt
Orthopedics Formedica®, Back
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
- Height: 23 cm (9”)
- Colour: black
- Lumbar pain
- Post-surgery
- Post-childbirth
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