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my TLSO brace: Part I by Donna Peach Patient Expert

Posted Fri 28 Aug 2009 8:08pm to sleep without the brace but to wear it as soon as you are out of bed. I am now able to put the brace on after I get out of bed; this is not only a great advantage, it is pure bliss. When I first got the brace and for the first month or two after rehab, I had to put it on and take it off while lying flat in bed. Encountering that kind of restriction Read on »

New Brace by Lee Patient Expert

Posted Thu 05 Nov 2009 10:00pm some rest for the rest of the day and the next day I put the brace on and as soon as I put weight on my foot it hurt like crazy, I knew there was going to be a problem... could do something about my brace! He came this morning and checked out my brace. it turns out when the mold of my leg was made he didn't make me put weight on my foot so he Read on »

Multiple Sclerosis, Uncomfortable AFO Brace, a Talent Auction, and I'm Not Fat, I'm Big Boned by Jughead Patient Expert

Posted Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:38am this damn thing again either! Wouldn't it be cool if all of this was moot? As soon as I get the stim I am going to try and never put the brace on again! OK, that may be somewhat... was a nervous wreck that nobody would bid, but they did, quite well as a matter of fact. It was fun, a nice night with the in laws, and they fed us too! I wore the new brace Read on »

My New Knee Brace is GREAT! by kimduess Posted Thu 12 Nov 2009 10:04pm the braces can be tuned to your specific leg size. They have instructions for measuring your leg to purchase the proper size braces on their website. They are very easy to put... Mountain Biking on the North Shore Trails at Month 4.5 Post Knee Operation With My Asterisk Cell Knee Brace I’ve been out kite surfing since Month 2 ‘post knee operation Read on »

Braces! by DebbieR Posted Thu 09 Jul 2009 12:00am work, but no such luck. Thankfully, he was able to squeeze into a 3w at Payless. The best part? Only $7.99! A look at the brace * * * * *We're hoping that these socks with grips will work around the house so he doesn't have to wear shoes all day. * * * * * The cute shoes:) * * * * * I was worried he wouldn't put weight on his feet with the braces Read on »

Knee Brace Support by Josh Patient Expert

Posted Mon 05 Jul 2010 6:25pm as if their "knee will go out from underneath" them. These supports have hinges, but they are not for moderate support. Once the knee support is put on, these braces can help to limit... Knee Brace Support Different Types Of Support For Your Knee Are you in search of a knee support, but you are not totally clear on what type to get? Introduction Read on »

Invisalign Invisible Braces by Randall LaFrom Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:07pm technology to remember. Invisalign braces are clear aligners that are worn over the teeth. The braces put pressure on the teeth in gradual increments. Invisalign is intended... of Invisalign technology to remember. Invisalign braces are clear aligners that are worn over the teeth. The braces put pressure on the teeth in gradual increments. Invisalign Read on »

Blankets, Braces and Boxing by Greg T. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 03 Mar 2009 4:13pm Getting ready for bed requires some decision-making. Do I wear arm braces that lock my arms at the elbow and do I put my arms under the covers? Each decision has ramifications.... If I wear the arm braces, I cannot scratch my face very easily. If I don't wear the arm braces my muscles pull up, and my arms hurt worse. If I leave my arms Read on »

Brooklyn's hip brace is in by rettmom Patient Expert

Posted Mon 05 Oct 2009 10:02pm We head back to Jackson, MI tomorrow to pick up Brooklyn's brace for her hips. I hope it fits ok - the doctor said that since she is such a tiny girl that if the small one he ordered does not fit, we will have to cast her for one and I really do not want to put her through that! I will let you all know how it goes and what it looks like. Pray that she Read on »

New AFO Brace by Lee Patient Expert

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 8:32pm Today I got my new AFO brace. It is much different from my last one. The one on the left is the first one and the one on the right is my new one. The new one has an open heel and is hinged at the ankle and rests at a less than 90 degree angle which allows my foot to move. The first brace did not allow my foot to move. Unfortunately Read on »