Ergonomic Knee Support
Ergonomic Knee Support
Designed to provide light support to lateral ligaments. The flexible spiral hinge on each side helps to stabilize knee ligaments, while the criss-cross back provides comfort during normal daily activities.
Characteristics
- One flexible spiral hinge on each side
- Made of 67% nylon, 23% elastic and 10% lycra
- Light support
- Easy and ergonomic adjustment
- Colour: beige
Made of: 67% nylon, 23% elastic and 10% lycra
Indications
- Sports or activities requiring rotation/tortion movements (ex. golf, raquet sports), without frequent and complete knee bends
- Long term use
Available sizes
| CODE | KNEE CIRCUMFERENCE | SIZE |
| 9222 | 26 – 31 cm (10” – 12”) | SMALL |
| 9223 | 31 – 36 cm (12” – 14”) | MEDIUM |
| 9224 | 36 – 41 cm (14” – 16”) | LARGE |
| 9225 | 41 – 48 cm (16” – 19”) | 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 of patella and the crisscross is comfortably placed at the back of the knee.
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.
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
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
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)