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.
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)
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
Hernia Belt
Orthopedics Formedica®, Back
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 Stabilizer
Orthopedics Formedica®, Wrist and Hand
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
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Post trauma
- Post surgery