Products
Selecting a product specific to your injury can often be a difficult process if you have not consulted your health professional. Below we provide some useful information about a range of products that we believe are extremely useful in helping aid promote effective injury recovery and prevention. The "buy now" buttons will direct you to a specific product page of a merchant dealer.
KNEE BRACE
A compressive elastic knee joint brace that comes in multiple sizes. It can be used to help support the knee following ligament or other soft tissue injuries and help minimise swelling in and around the knee. Supportive knee braces are widely used in many sports to provide extra stability at the knee joint. The compressive nature, light weight and flexible elastic material enables stability throughout your knee range of movement without limiting knee flexibility. These characteristics make the supportive knee brace a valuable tool for knee rehabilitation or for general knee support while playing sport.
TRIGGER POINT DEVICE
The trigger point ball is a 10cm rubber ball with massage nodules. It can be used to relieve localised tight tender areas (or trigger points) in muscles surrounding injured areas. The depth of the massage provided by the trigger point ball is controlled by you by simply adjusting your body weight or changing the surface you use it on. The less body weight applied and the softer the surface decreases the depth of massage while the more body weight applied and the harder the surface increases the depth of massage. The small design and massage nodules of the trigger point ball allows the trigger point ball to target the smaller tight parts of the injured muscle. It comes in a variety of colours and is light weight making it a convenient exercise tool for before and after exercise.
PELVIC SUPPORT BRACE
The pelvic support brace is an elastic adjustable brace that wraps around the pelvis. It can be used to help stabilise the pelvis and create a stable base for the lower back. The elastic support enables you to maintain proper pelvic stability during movement and minimise symptoms caused by pelvic instability. The soft elastic straps make this pelvic support brace very comfortable and easy to wear. Given its slim design you can wear it under your clothing making it a great product to wear at home, on the sporting field or in the office.
ORTHOTICS
Orthotics are high density foam, rubber or even plastic inner soles that are inserted in your shoes. Orthotics can be used to correct standing, walking and running foot biomechanics. This can help address and prevent injuries by reducing structural load through the muscles, joints and bones in the foot and leg. They can also be used to help aid in low back and hip injuries. As foot biomechanics can affect the whole kinetic chain of the leg and lower back, orthotics are a great product for injury rehabilitation and prevention.
COMPRESSION BANDAGE
A compression bandage is a cotton elastic circular sleeve that can be used on your leg or arm. Compression bandages can be used to reduce pain and swelling and help support injured areas. There are different compression bandage sizes for different body areas and different shaped limbs. They can be used as a rehabilitation tool or simply as a preventative support while exercising. The ease of being able to slip the compression bandage on and off quickly and the light weight and breathable material makes them a great addition to your exercise, activity or sport.
HEAT PATCHES
The disposable heat patches are a adhesive self heating patch that are 10 by 13cm in size. The heat is generated by a chemical reaction to air creating comfortable heat that lasts up to 12 hours. They can be used to reduce pain, joint stiffness, muscle tightness and promote healing of injured tissues. They can also be used to aid in relaxation after a busy day. The slim, long lasting and adhesive nature of the heat patch make it a very convenient product to aid in your rehabilitation while you work, participate in sport or simply spend the day how you want to.
HALF FOAM ROLLER
The half foam roller is a cylindrical high density foam stretch roller. It can be used to help relieve mid back stiffness and tightness and help aid in correcting poor posture. The extent of the stretch provided by the half foam roller is controlled by you. Using it on harder surfaces with no pillows for head support increases the stretch while using it on softer surfaces with pillows for head support eases the stretch. It is very useful for before and after exercise or as part of your injury rehabilitation. It is 15 by 30 cm in width and length which makes it a very convenient exercise tool to transport wherever you go.
EXERCISE BAND
An elastic resistive exercise band is a elastic rubber cord used for specific rehabilitation exercises. It can be used to improve strength and stability in the muscles around weak and injured areas. The resistive strength provided by the elastic resistive band is controlled by you by simply adjusting the tension of the band. This can be done by standing at a greater distance to the anchor point or where the band is looped around. There are also different elastic resistive band colours for different resistive strengths. So no matter what the exercise or your capabilities, an elastic resistive exercise band is great exercise tool to meet your specific needs.
SITTING LUMBAR SUPPORT
The sitting lumbar support roll is a 15 cm wide foam roll that attaches to the back rest of your chair. It can be used to help initiate and support proper lumbar spine alignment which is imperative for good posture. The soft foam and specific contoured padding allows the sitting lumbar support roll to be comfortable no matter the chair you sit in. Its small size and elastic back rest strap makes it very convenient to travel with and use in a variety of office chairs and car seats.
TENNIS ELBOW BRACE
A tennis elbow brace is a velcro adjustable forearm brace. It can be used to help reduce the structural load through injured tendons and muscles in the forearm and elbow. Tennis elbow braces can be used as a rehabilitation tool or simply as a preventative support while exercising. The adjustable nature of the brace allows it to fit most forearms and the tightness to be controlled by you. It is very quick and simple to apply allowing it to be used before, during and after activity with ease.
HEEL CUPS
A heel cup is a rubber heel moulded cup that is placed in shoes as an insert. A heel cup can be used to help reduce structural load placed on the heel of your foot when walking or running. Heel cups come in different sizes depending on the size of your foot. The flexibility of the heel cups allow it to mould to almost any heel and shoe making it ideal for your specific needs.
HEAT PACK
The re-usable heat pack is made of non-toxic pliable gel and is heated by a short period of time in the microwave. It can be applied to injured areas to help reduce pain, joint stiffness, muscle tightness and promote healing of injured tissues. It can also be used to aid in relaxation after a busy day. The pliable gel matrix allows it to comfortably mould to any body part enabling effective heating. The slim and light weight design allows this heat pack to be worn under clothing and transported to wherever you go.
FOOT ROLLER
The foot roller is a cylindrical plastic self massage roller with nodules. It can be used to help relieve muscular tightness in the sole of the foot or aid in addressing tension in the planar fascia of the foot. It is very useful for before and after exercise or as part of your injury rehabilitation. The depth of the massage provided by the foot roller is controlled by you by simply adjusting your body weight or changing the surface you use it on. The less body weight applied and the softer the surface decreases the depth of massage while the more body weight applied and the harder the surface increases the depth of massage. It is around 15 cm long making it convenient for use wherever you go.
FULL FOAM ROLLER
The full foam roller is a cylindrical high density foam massage roller. It can be used to help relieve muscular tightness for all the major muscle groups in the the leg and buttock. It is very useful for before and after exercise or as part of your injury rehabilitation. The depth of the massage provided by the full foam roller is controlled by you by simply adjusting your body weight or changing the surface you use it on. The the less body weight applied and the softer the surface decreases the depth of massage while the more body weight applied and the harder the surface increases the depth of massage. It is 15 by 30 cm in width and length which makes it a very convenient exercise tool to transport wherever you go.
WRIST JOINT BRACE
A compressive elastic wrist joint brace that comes in multiple sizes. It can be used to help support the wrist following ligament or other soft tissue injuries or to help minimise swelling in and around the wrist. Supportive wrist braces are widely used in many sports to provide extra stability at the wrist joint. The compressive nature, light weight and flexible elastic material enables stability throughout your wrist range of movement without limiting wrist flexibility. These characteristics make the supportive wrist brace a valuable tool for wrist injuries or for general wrist support while playing sport.
ORTHOPAEDIC PILLOW
A supportive yet comfortable pillow that maintains your normal curvatures of the spine while you sleep. Many orthopaedic pillows are adjustable depending on whether you sleep on your side or sleep on your back. A balance between support and comfort is imperative to ensure it is a practical option for you. Orthopaedic pillows can vary in material with many of them containing some form of memory foam. Your closest health professional can advise you on the most suitable orthopaedic pillow for you.
POSTURE SUPPORT BRACE
The posture brace is an elastic brace that wraps around the chest, mid back and shoulders. It can be used to help correct poor sitting and standing postures. The elastic support enables you to engage and exercise the correct postural muscles to help regain correct posture.The soft elastic straps make this supportive posture brace very comfortable and easy to wear. Given is slim design you can wear it under your clothing making it a great product to wear at home, on the sporting field or in the office.
HEEL WEDGES
A heel wedge is a high density foam wedge that is placed in shoes as an insert. A heel wedge can be used to help elevate the heel to improve foot biomechanics and reduce structural load on injured areas. Heel wedges come in different sizes depending on the extent of elevation that is needed or the height of the shoe they are placed in. 6 or 8mm high wedges are the most common and they can be cut to suit different shoe shapes. This makes heel wedges a great addition to your rehabilitation that can be tailor made to meet your specific needs.
COLD PACK
The re-usable cold pack is made of non-toxic pliable gel and is cooled by a short period of time in the refrigerator or freezer. It can be applied to injured areas to can be applied to injured areas to help reduce pain, swelling, inflammation and promote initial healing of injured tissues. The pliable gel matrix allows it to comfortably mould to any body part enabling effective cooling. The slim and light weight design allows this heat pack to be worn under clothing and transported to wherever you go.
RIGID SPORTS TAPE
Rigid sports tape is a 5cm in width tan coloured tape with a strong zinc oxide adhesive. It can be used to help stabilise, restrict and support injured joints and muscles. The strong zinc oxide adhesive make this tape very durable and effective during the most intensive activities. It is water proof and has a serrated edge which allows easy tearing making it a very useful product to have wherever you go.