• If your brace is worn out, you should replace it. (familydoctor.org)
  • If the brace isn't worn as directed, a corrected clubfoot will return to its original position (this is called a relapse ). (kidshealth.org)
  • Remember, your doctor should determine whether you need a brace. (familydoctor.org)
  • Braces are made from combinations of metal, foam, plastic, or elastic material and straps. (familydoctor.org)
  • The X-Frame Knee Brace is made of injected carbon composite and is the latest innovation in the Leatt knee brace range. (motosport.com)
  • Your doctor will tell you if you should get a knee brace. (familydoctor.org)
  • Your doctor is a good resource and may know of different places you can get the right brace. (familydoctor.org)
  • Determines the number of values to return from brace indexing expressions that return a comma-separated list. (mathworks.com)
  • Gun rights groups slammed a Biden administration rule that forces gun owners to register any weapons with "stabling braces," including pistols. (foxnews.com)
  • The goal of any knee brace should be to work together with the innate structures of the knee to reduce pain and promote stability without loss of normal knee function, thereby reducing injury risk. (healthychildren.org)
  • Green Sun Medical is developing a dynamic scoliosis brace that applies continuous corrective pressure and allows physicians to remotely monitor the performance of their patients. (globenewswire.com)
  • Current treatments for scoliosis include spinal fusion surgeries, and braces developed over 40 years ago. (globenewswire.com)
  • We are honored to have our scoliosis brace recognized with these other pediatric device innovations," said Jamie Haggard, CEO of Green Sun Medical. (globenewswire.com)
  • Green Sun Medical CEO, Jamie Haggard, describing a dynamic scoliosis brace. (globenewswire.com)
  • A review of the literature over the last 50 years was performed from the perspective of current opinion, this with a pinch of personal experience in bracing and scoliosis surgery since 1972. (nih.gov)
  • The MESH terms (scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis) are presented in their number in a flow diagram and the publications on conservative therapies (brace, physiotherapy) are compared to surgical therapies (surgery).Opinions of "eminences" in the 1980s have been replaced by the rules of evidence-based medicine (EBM) at end of the 1990s. (nih.gov)
  • In a prospective study, we randomly allocated 39 patients with isolated fractures of the lower two-thirds of the ulnar shaft to treatment either by a prefabricated functional brace or a long-arm cast. (nih.gov)
  • Functional and postoperative knee braces can be either a combination of metal and plastic or foam liners that wrap around the upper and lower leg and with metal bars along both sides of the knee and hinges that can be adjusted to limit range of motion. (healthychildren.org)
  • Disadvantages of bracing include the fact that many athletes feel less comfortable or stable when wearing braces than they do when the ankle is taped. (medscape.com)
  • However, it is important that the brace is worn as directed to help improve symptoms and possibly prevent the need for surgery. (nih.gov)
  • The use of knee braces is an important consideration for a variety of injuries, and may be intended for prevention or incorporated as part of a treatment plan. (healthychildren.org)
  • If your child or teen refuses to wear their brace, talk to the doctor about other bracing or treatment options. (nih.gov)
  • A study of ankle bracing in college varsity volleyball players found that bracing, whether soft or rigid, led to a significant decrease in vertical jump height. (medscape.com)
  • For some people with OI, wearing braces on the legs can provide support for weak muscles, decrease pain, and keep joints properly aligned. (nih.gov)
  • Thirteen patients returned to employment while still wearing the brace but only one was able to work in a cast. (nih.gov)
  • Research shows that braces work well if your child or teen is still growing and they are worn as directed. (nih.gov)
  • Ankle taping and bracing are fixtures of both athletic training and sports medicine. (medscape.com)
  • The sports medicine physician should understand the concepts and techniques of ankle bracing and taping so that advice and guidance can be offered to athletes and athletic training staff. (medscape.com)
  • Prophylactic knee braces are designed to prevent injury during contact sports. (healthychildren.org)
  • Significantly better wrist function and a higher percentage of satisfied patients were found in the braced group. (nih.gov)
  • If your child or teen wears a brace, they may feel self-conscious or embarrassed. (nih.gov)
  • Unlike sleeves, these braces consist of one or two bars with hinges along the sides of the knee and straps to hold it in place. (healthychildren.org)
  • The goal of wearing a brace is to slow or stop the curves in the spine from increasing. (nih.gov)
  • The brace is fitted to your child or teen and should be worn every day for the full number of hours recommended by the doctor. (nih.gov)
  • Once your child or teen is done growing, your doctor may determine that the brace is no longer needed. (nih.gov)
  • Braces can allow people to get around and function more easily. (nih.gov)
  • Ankle bracing and taping are used for the prevention of ankle injuries, especially in athletes with a past history of ankle sprains. (medscape.com)
  • Ankle bracing and taping should not be used in place of aggressive rehabilitation, including strengthening and proprioceptive exercises. (medscape.com)
  • While there are a variety of different hinged braces, they are all designed to increase stability by supporting the ligaments along the inside or outside of the knee (medical and lateral collateral ligaments). (healthychildren.org)