aids and braces

Question 1

what are some types of ankle braces

Answer 1

Aircast stirrup, aircast boot, Rom boot

Question 2

what do these ankle braces do

Answer 2

Aircast stirrup - prevents inversion/eversion
Aircast boot - prevents dorsi/plantar/eversion/inversion
ROM boot - restricts movement

Question 3

what injuries would require an ankle brace

Answer 3

ankle sprain, tendon injury - eg peroneal, fracture

Question 4

why would you use an ankle brace

Answer 4

to prevent reinjury, to support weakness, reduce swelling

Question 5

what are the types of knee braces youd use

Answer 5

ROM brace - restricts flexion/extension
patella tendon strap
compression brace- supportive not restrictive

Question 6

what are the shoulder brace you can use

Answer 6

sling - restricts movement
compression sleeve, ac joint pad - protect from impact

Question 7

what does the lateral epicondylitis strap do

Answer 7

applies compression to the extensor muscles decreases the pull on the tendon at the lateral epicondyle

Question 8

whats the ROM brace of the elbow used for

Answer 8

to reduce further risk of injury, provide further support. Often used after a fracture to the distal humerus or radius head