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(also known as Orthopedic Brace, Back Brace, Orthotic)
An orthopedic brace (also orthosis or orthotic) is a device used to immobilise a joint or body segment, restrict movement in a given direction, assist movement, reduce weight-bearing forces, or correct the shape of the body. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Scoliosis | 232 |
68% |
| Cerebral Palsy | 7 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 3 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 4 |
100% |
| Accidents | 4 |
100% |
Overall, 70% (269
Members)
find Brace helpful
Brace Reviews
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Being braced did reduce my curvature, but the process was long and, at times, disheartening.
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I had it between aged 9 and 16
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She wears a brace underneath her clothes. No one notices though. That's a good thing because it makes her feel less self conscious about her body.
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Wore the Milwaukee Back Brace in the late 1970's in high school, while still growing. I have pains in my neck from where it overstraightened my neck when it was pulled up and immobile from the brace those years I wore it.
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I wore a back brace as a teenager for 3 years and I do feel that my curve was some what controled due to the fact that I wore the brace.
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used this after surgery
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Had one after surgery for 9 months.
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Wore from age 11 to 17. I think it kept the curve from progressing faster/further.
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The brace worked very well for me because I was so young when I began the bracing treatment. My body reacted very well, reducing my noticeable lopsidedness completely.
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Discussions
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Back brace
I have to agree with se. I have never used a brace, but I feel really old some days. My husband uses a back brace and he says it really helps him. Goo... [More] -
Back brace
I have to tell yall this funny lol. I broke my ribs nov of 06. I wore a rib belt to help support that area. Which of course is a living nightmare bec ... [More] -
Back brace
I'm getting fitted for a back brace next week. It has a hot/cold pack inside it so I am happy about that. Other than that it feels like I'm getting ol... [More] -
Back brace
I'm getting fitted for a back brace next week. It has a hot/cold pack inside it so I am happy about that. Other than that it feels like I'm getting ol... [More] -
Back brace
I'm getting fitted for a back brace next week. It has a hot/cold pack inside it so I am happy about that. Other than that it feels like I'm getting ol... [More]
