Brickyard Physiotherapy in Nanaimo offers a full range of physio services delivered with your recovery in mind. We ensure that each and every patient gets a personalized treatment plan that will help you recover from your injury or pain, or to just feel better.
Braces
At Brickyard Physiotherapy, we specialize in providing personalized care and solutions for people seeking relief from joint pain and injury. Part of your rehab process may include the need for bracing! Supplying Össur braces, we have two great options for you:
- Custom Knee + Hip Braces
- Supplied by Össur, these braces are light, comfortable, and effective
- Ideal for those with osteoarthritis or other degenerative conditions, such as meniscus wear
- Provides Pain Relief: Reduce knee pain and discomfort associated with osteoarthritis, and reduce use of pain medication
- Improves Mobility: Enhance your ability to walk, climb stairs, and engage in daily activities
- Customized Fit: Each brace is created using your individual measurements and photos, for optimal comfort
- Long-Term Solution: Could delay or possibly prevent surgery
If you’re experiencing knee pain, hip pain, or have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, schedule a consultation with one of our physiotherapists today. We’ll work with you to determine if an Össur custom knee brace is the right choice for you.
- Over-The-Counter Braces
- Supplied by Össur, these braces help speed up your recovery and allow you to return to activities that might otherwise by painful
- Knee braces: Support for ligament injuries, meniscus tears, patella subluxations, and other knee pathology
- Ankle braces: Improved stability for sprains or pain relief for tendinopathy
- Elbow braces: Pain relief for tennis elbow or golfers elbow
- Wrist braces: Support for strains and sprains, relief from carpal tunnel
If you require support through bracing, talk to your physiotherapist or chiropractor to determine which brace would work best for you.
Compression Socks
Compressions socks can relieve the pain of tired, achy legs, and are recommended for people who spend long periods of time on their feet or sitting down.
Other indications include:
- Heavy legs
- Varicose veins
- Edema (swelling)
- Diabetes
- Deep Vein Thronbosis (DVT)
- Travel
- Pregnancy
- Sports performance.
Supplied by Sigvaris, we offer both over-the-counter and medical grade compression options. Talk to your therapist or make your FREE appointment with our kinesiologist for custom measurement.
We make the process as seamless as possible, by supplying the appropriate paperwork required to submit to your extended healthcare plan for coverage of your braces and compression garments.