Braceworks specializes in orthotic care for children with special needs.
Helping people lead active lives in Calgary, Alberta since 1989.
Sports Injuries
Marc Schneider has relied on a knee brace himself since 1980. As a professional with an extensive backgorund in orthopaedic bracing, he employs a number of different braces to enjoy an active life.
Marc elevated his knowledge of knee care well beyond the foundations of his professional expertise as a Certified Orthotist. Since injuring his anterior cruciate ligament in 1978, he gained valuable first hand experience with a variety of treatments for knee ligament injuries, osteoarthritis and chondromalacia including surgery, rehabilitation, bracing and medication. Combined with clinical knowledge, his personal experience yields an extra dimension of care.
Consult Marc for his unique combination of personal experience and clinical expertise to gain the insight you require in making the well-informed and educated decisions about your bracing options.
Marc's Knee Résumé
Marc's orthopaedic history since 1978 spans the evolution of procedures from open to arthroscopic surgery and includes:
1978 - ACL Repair
1980 - Medial Menisectomy
1983 - ACL Reconstruction
2000 (January) - Debride Joint (Right Knee)
2000 (January) - Plica Removal (Left Knee)
2000 (July) - ACL Reconstruction using patellar tendon graph
Marc is very active and has worn a knee brace since 1980 for a range of activities including:
- Skiing (Alpine and Nordic - touring, telemark, classic, skate ski)
- Windsurfing
- Sailing (dinghies and cruisers)
- Indoor Climbing and Bouldering
- Hiking
- Soccer
- Skating (Hockey, Speed Skating)
Following successful ACL reconstruction in 2000, Marc transitioned from bracing primarily for stability to bracing for protection during high risk activities. Read more...
Tips from Marc regarding Osteoarthritis
Regular exercise involving low impact activities such as cycling and strength training are key to maintaining range of motion. Pain and loss of range of motion are clues to follow up with your rehabilitation specialist for a tune-up. Marc takes Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate supplement to relieve pain from osteoarthritis. Visit www.arthritis.org for more information on this supplement.
The Competitive Edge
Determination helps athletes excel. A cool head and a healthy concern for safety get you to the finish line. Many competitors in motocross and other extreme sports wear knee braces and other orthotics to guard against injury. Be careful. Ask Marc about armour plating your joints.
