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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
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Brace Reviews

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Working / Worked
Its retained its form
Working / Worked
She has had her braces for the past 2 1/2 years. They have helped her extremely. She doesn't have feeling from the knee down so when she's wearing the braces she does very well at keeping herself up with that great support. The only thing they don't do well is helping her feet stay straight, she still turns them in and you have to remind her to correct them sometimes.
Working / Worked
so far this brace is doing the job ,when I am in it I feel no pain ,when out I can barely walk,the usual side effects ,tend to not float too well so swimming is out unless I leave it off whilst in the water,and I would much rather wear it than try to go without it
Working / Worked
It was essential at the time. It was not pleasant but something I HAD to do and I am glad I did.
Working / Worked
Seemed to work fine.
Working / Worked
It was hell. I was braced from half way through sixth grade until right before my senior year of high school. I wore the brace for 23 hours per day for the first 3 years.
Working / Worked
i wear them when i go walk for long distances helps
Working / Worked
It worked. I have no problems to this day.
Working / Worked
Not sure, because I wore one from 2 weeks to 15 years any where from 8 hours a day to 23.
Working / Worked
My experience has been very frustrating. The more I have tried to correct and repair things, the more my body has fallen apart.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: 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]
  2. Discussion: 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]
  3. Discussion: 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]
  4. Discussion: 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]
  5. Discussion: 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]

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