Assistive Devices in Brampton: Custom Medical Braces, Compression Stockings & Mobility Aids

While Physiotherapy First does keep a stock of various assistive 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 assistive 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 assistive devices. We look forward to answering any questions you may have, discussing your health benefits plan coverage, and helping you determine if assistive devices could alleviate your pain and discomfort to help you feel better.

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.

• Modifies traditional exercises
• Exercises your whole body
• Easily adaptable to your personal fitness level

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 redistributes the pressure to other joints/muscles, creating better mobility in the joint while reducing stiffness.

With a few exceptions, there’s typically little harm in trying compression socks, but it’s wise to talk to your doctor. Compression socks are most likely to benefit you in the following ways:

Post-surgical Recovery

You’ve recently had surgery or have been on bed rest and have been inactive for a long period of time

Long-distance Travel

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.

Soothes swelling

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 accompany them.

Boosts circulation

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.

Maternal comfort

Pregnant women can benefit from custom stockings as they are more prone to high levels of progesterone, which leads to varicose veins and the occurrence of swellings. In this case, compression stockings benefit by putting pressure on your legs and preventing your veins from holding more blood than usual.