November 18th, 2009 | 
Author: For many injuries, after surgery or even in lieu of surgery itself, medical supports to reduce pain and heal are a necessary part of the recovery process. These come in a wide variety of forms and usually work to support joints to allow the successful healing of bones, ligaments, and tendons. These products keep injuries from worsening by limiting movement and reducing the amount of weight that lies on these areas of the body. This can be very difficult as many of the areas of the body needing these supports are joints, which are in constant use, move in many directions, and are sized differently from person to person.
Most people are probably familiar with the basic neoprene supports for knees, elbows, and wrists. These products are perfect for many different types of injuries that are minor and don’t require major surgery. However, these supports are often used post injury to keep the affected area protected. These products work so well because they can easily stretch and form to the shape of the body, which means a general size will fit almost every person’s body. Moreover, their stretchy material can expand and reshape with the body’s movement so being motor while wearing these products isn’t a problem. Neoprene is also very soft on the skin and isn’t tight like Velcro and cotton. Additionally, neoprene can absorb moisture to keep the area underneath the support from becoming sweaty.
These products are often combined with some form of brace. This is usually a firm metal or plastic insert that helps to limit the range of a joint. This is most commonly seen for the wrists. The firm grip of the neoprene will also help to keep this brace in place and let it move slightly with the motion of the body. This improves the overall effectiveness of the brace and lessens the time needed to heal.
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