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Physiotherapy First is pleased to provide access to assisted devices in Brampton for our patients. We carry a wide range of assisted devices including braces, custom made compression stockings, exercise therapy products, and custom-fitted support products. Our physiotherapists and chiropractors are knowledgeable about the most effective use of assisted devices based on the individual patient’s needs, current concerns, and overall recovery objectives.
Assisted devices can be utilized as a part of an overall physiotherapy treatment plan. For instance, braces could be necessary to help provide additional support to the wrist, ankle, elbow, or knee following an injury to one of these areas. The brace helps reduce the risks of additional injuries while supporting the healing and recovery processes.
Another type of assisted device we use is exercise therapy products like resistance bands. These products are designed so that they can be incorporated into exercises our patients can do at home to help aid in restrengthening their bodies to recover faster.
Compression stockings are custom measured and made for each patient. They are designed to control the amount of pressure to the legs to reduce pain, swelling and discomfort. Custom compression stockings help to treat or prevent blood circulation problems and veracious veins.
During an initial assessment and consultation with one of our physiotherapists or chiropractors, if assisted devices could benefit you, we will discuss how they can help, their purpose, and what the next steps are for obtaining custom-fitted assisted devices.
A custom brace can alleviate pain associated with arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other associated issues. These conditions become more common as we age. A custom brace unloads stress from the affected area and refers the pressure to other joints / muscles, creating better mobility in the joint while reducing stiffness.
Resistance bands are great for those who want to exercise at home. There are many benefits to these simple exercise tools, including versatility, convenience, safety, and effectiveness. Resistance band exercises are surprisingly effective and offer many benefits over traditional free weights.
You’ve recently had surgery or have been on bed rest and have been inactive for a long period of time
You’re going on a long flight and you will be inactive and confined to a tight space for many hours, which increases the risk of blood clots. Research has shown that people who wear compression stockings during air travel are less likely to develop swelling in their legs.
You have varicose veins or leg ulcers. Compression socks won’t cure these conditions, but they can combat the aching, swelling, and general discomfort that often accompanies them.
People who stand all day at work – In this case, it promotes lubrication, and hence healthy joints. Prolonged standing leads to malfunctioning of the circulatory system. Compression stockings help regulate the blood flow.
Pregnant women can benefit from custom stockings as they are more prone to high levels of progesterone which leads to the varicose veins with the occurrence of swellings. In this case, compression stockings benefit in putting pressure on your legs and prevent your veins from holding more blood than usual.
Address: 511 Ray Lawson Blvd. Unit 4 & 5 Brampton ON L6Y 0N2
Phone: 905-796-6662
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Email: info@physiotherapyfirst.ca
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The duration you need to use assisted devices depends on your initial complaint, speed of recovery, overall health and well-being, and other such factors. For some patients, assisted devices help improve their mobility and are used long-term. For other patients, they only need to use assisted devices until they are fully recovered from their injury.
While Physiotherapy First does keep a stock of various assisted devices on hand, others will need to be custom-made to the correct dimensions and features you need. In most cases, when we must order custom-fitted assisted devices, it takes about a week before they arrive. We will notify you upon arrival and have you come in to ensure they fit correctly.
In certain cases, health benefits plans will cover the costs of assisted devices. We look forward to answering any question you may have, discussing your health benefits plan coverage, and helping you determine if assisted devices could alleviate your pain and discomfort to feel better.
