Collateral ligament protection

Provoke™ ligament knee brace

Provoke™ – The first ligament knee brace to reproduce the natural movement of the knee. Osskin. Built around human factors and ergonomics Provoke is designed and engineered around each leg and patient’s needs, with the … READ MORE

Ruptured ACLs can heal without surgery, study finds

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures can heal without surgery and this could be key to better patient outcomes, according to new findings challenging the common notion that an ACL injury cannot heal. A new study challenges the … READ MORE

Boots and balls made for men an injury risk to women footballers

Women football players require specifically tailored products such as kit, boots, and balls in order to optimise their performance and safety on the pitch, according to a paper published in Sports Engineering. The authors conclude … READ MORE

Osteoarthritis: Realigning bad knees may prompt the body to generate cartilage again

Osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear disorder marked by bone thickening and cartilage degeneration, an excruciatingly painful disability and a major cause of impaired mobility as people age. But scientists have begun viewing this form of … READ MORE

Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis

New genetic research could lead to a blood test, better preventive strategies and even potential drug treatments. Surgery professor Adetola Adesida and his team tested bioengineered cartilage in simulated low gravity to find out why … READ MORE

Your shoes were made for walking. And that may be the problem

Upward curve at tip eases motion but may lead to weaker muscles, problems. Credit: Freddy Sichting By Juan Siliezar, Harvard Gazette September 17, 2020 The toes of most shoes, especially sneakers, bend ever so slightly upward. While … READ MORE

University of Barcelona researchers describe a new anatomic structure in the ankle

This ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain. The superior fascicle of the anterior talofibular ligament (1) is an intra-articular non-isometric structure, that is, it relaxes when the foot is on dorsal … READ MORE

First glimpse of body’s steering wheel joint sparks hope

For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human body’s ‘steering wheel’ – the subtalar joint. Figure 1.5. Illustration of the inversion/eversion and plantar flexion/dorsiflexion movements. … READ MORE

Meniscal damage predicts development of accelerated knee osteoarthritis

Study data published in Arthritis Rheumatology suggest that destabilizing meniscal tears, large bone marrow lesions, and cartilage loss may predict the development of accelerated knee osteoarthritis (OA). Emily Pond, Rheumatology … READ MORE

Marc Schneider, Clinician, Pediatric Specialist

Marc has specialized in pediatrics since 1989 when he joined the Alberta Children’s Hospital, practicing there until 1996 when he established the Braceworks clinic. He thrives on the clinical challenge of treating highly … READ MORE

Rotator cuff and shoulder conditioning program

This shoulder conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless otherwise specified by your doctor or physical therapist. After your recovery, these exercises can be continued as a maintenance program for lifelong … READ MORE

I’m new to exercise – how do I get started?

It’s never too late to start keeping yourself fit. Your body is designed to move and not doing so can harm the tissues in and around your joints. Evoke™ knee brace highlights. OssKin Many people are afraid to exercise … READ MORE

Why is exercise important?

It’s important to keep your joints moving and your muscles strong – if you don’t use it, you may lose it. If arthritis is causing pain, you may not want to move. But this can increase stiffness and in the long term your … READ MORE

How much exercise should I do and how often?

Little and often is generally a good approach to exercise. We should all aim to do 30 minutes of exercise that makes us a bit short of breath five times a week. It’s also recommended that we spend 30 minutes a day on our feet – … READ MORE

General fitness exercises

Fitness exercises are very important to keep your heart healthy. It can be as simple as walking a bit further or faster than normal. Swimming is an excellent all-round exercise for people with arthritis. The water supports your … READ MORE

What sort of exercise is important?

You don’t need to join a gym or buy special equipment to exercise. The simplest exercises are often the best. You should try to do three main types of exercise: Stretching exercises help ease aches and pains and get the best … READ MORE

Keep moving booklet

This booklet is for people with arthritis who want to know more about how they can exercise safely. We’ll explain why exercise is helpful and important, and what types of exercise you can do. The handy poster shows you some examples … READ MORE

Stretching exercises

Stretching exercises (also known as ‘range of movement’ exercises) are designed to make sure your joints are stretched as far as they safely and comfortably can be. They’re often very simple and most of us already do some … READ MORE

Strengthening exercises

Strengthening exercises help you to strengthen your muscles so they can support your joints. To strengthen muscles we usually need to move them against some resistance. Why are strengthening exercises important? If your muscles are … READ MORE

Osteoarthritis exercises

Many people with osteoarthritis are afraid to exercise because they believe – mistakenly – that it will cause further damage to their joints. However, joints are designed to move and inactivity is harmful to the tissues in and … READ MORE

Keep moving exercise poster

The handy poster shows you some examples of exercises to do at home. Visit Arthritis Research … READ MORE

Elbow pain exercises

Elbow pain is a very common problem but it’s not usually a sign of arthritis or any other underlying medical condition. Visit Arthritis Research … READ MORE

Shoulder pain exercises

Stretching and strengthening exercises. Taking painkillers before you exercise can help you stay active without causing extra pain. Visit Arthritis Research … READ MORE

Neck pain exercises

Start exercising gently and increase gradually. You should not try to push hard to get rid of pain. A little discomfort is common when starting a new activity or exercise, especially if you have not been active for some time, as your … READ MORE

Back pain exercises

Start exercising gently and increas gradually. You should not try to push hard to get rid of pain. A little discomfort is common when starting a new activity or exercise, especially if you have not been active for some time, as your … READ MORE

Osgood-Schlatter disease (knee pain)

OrthoInfo, Last Reviewed August 2020 Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is an inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap (patellar tendon) attaches to … READ MORE

Custom Adjustable OA Defiance Knee Brace

Bradley Nash on the court during a volleyball game. Submitted photo by Bahram Mark Sobhani for the WAC – All Rights Reserved DonJoy’s® premier Custom OA product. It is designed for the active OA patient, is extremely … READ MORE

Latest technology for protecting knees during play

Injuries to the knees are common in soccer. This is because the sport requires a lot of stopping and starting as well as quick changes in direction. There’s also a lot of running up and down the field, which takes its toll on knees. … READ MORE

Knee conditioning program

This knee conditioning program should be continued for 4 to 6 weeks, unless otherwise specified by your doctor or physical therapist. After your recovery, these exercises can be continued as a maintenance program for lifelong … READ MORE

Hip conditioning and exercise

This is a general conditioning program that provides a wide range of exercises. To ensure that the program is safe and effective for you, it should be performed under your doctor’s supervision. Talk to your doctor or physical … READ MORE

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