Guides

Braces & Supports

How braces and supports work, and how to choose between them for common joint problems.

Three tiers of back brace: an elastic lumbar support, a semi-rigid brace with stays and a rigid Aspen LSO
Back Braces for Lower Back Pain: Which Type Do You Need?
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Elastic knitted supports, semi-rigid belts with stays, rigid LSO and TLSO bracing, SI joint belts and posture or maternity orthoses — what each family does, who it suits, which models... Read more...
A GenuTrain compression support beside a GenuTrain OA unloader brace, the two options for knee osteoarthritis
Knee Braces for Osteoarthritis: A Practical Guide
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How compression supports and unloader braces help manage knee osteoarthritis, the difference between the two families, which models we stock for each — and why bracing is one of the... Read more...