Braces & Supports

Find joint supports by body area

Each category holds products for one area of the body.

• Ankle and foot: the ankle and foot range includes lace-up ankle braces, CAM walker boots, plantar fasciitis splints, heel cups and orthotics.
• Knee: knee braces range from slip-on sleeves and patella straps to hinged braces and post-operative immobilisers.
• Back and abdomen: back and abdominal supports include lumbar belts, sacroiliac belts, maternity belts and post-surgical wraps.
• Shoulder: shoulder and arm supports include thermal shoulder braces, posture braces and a rib belt.
• Elbow, wrist and hand: the wrist, elbow and hand range has carpal tunnel splints, thumb splints, tennis elbow straps, arm slings and arthritis gloves.
• Neck and head: the Neck & Above range includes a soft sponge cervical collar, neck supports and sports mouthguards.
• Thigh and groin: the thigh supports range has thigh sleeves and wraps, hernia belts and compression shorts.

Injury supports and recovery aids

After an injury, CAM walker boots (often called moon boots), knee immobilisers, arm slings and rigid wrist splints hold a joint still or limit movement while it recovers. Healthdirect explains that treatment for sprains and strains involves rest, ice, compression and elevation, and that a physiotherapist may recommend bracing, taping or bandaging for moderate to severe injuries. Have an injury assessed by a GP or physiotherapist before you choose a brace, so you know what type of support it needs and for how long.

For the ice part of that advice, hot and cold therapy has reusable Wrap on Ice gel packs with a strap. The Muscle & Joint Relief range holds more hot and cold gel packs, heat patches, rigid strapping tape, and creams and gels from Dencorub and Voltaren.

Compression and everyday support

Not every support is for an injury. Compression socks and hosiery from Ibici, Scholl and McDavid include flight socks, tights and sports compression, and the medical-grade compression options should be fitted on the advice of a health professional.

Choosing a brace or support

• Level of support: elastic sleeves add light compression, wraps and straps let you adjust the fit, and hinged or rigid braces limit movement the most.
• Size and side: many products are sized by a body measurement, and some are made for the left or right side. Check the size information on each product page.
• Material: thermal neoprene holds warmth, while mesh and elastic fabrics are lighter. Several products are listed as latex free.

To ask about any of our braces and supports, call 1300 767 777 or visit the Liverpool showroom.