by Ryan Shea | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog
As physiotherapist and bracing specialist with Kratos Health, it is important for me to know, and when possible, try the products that we are selling. I run long distances on a daily basis and have recently added marathon running to my list of hobbies (if you can call...
by Ryan Shea | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Knee Brace
Why should I choose a brace? What will it do for me? Is it worth the investment? Before you spend the money on anything, this is a valid question to ask yourself. A brace is not something that you buy everyday and you may be wondering why it’s a good investment. Here...
by Ryan Shea | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Knee Brace
Custom Knee Bracing: Is it worth the money? Custom knee bracing for medial knee osteoarthritis is quite common But it can also be quite expensive (though is often covered by extended health plans), so it is important to know what the potential benefits are. Custom...
by Ryan Shea | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Knee Brace
A product that I often find myself recommending in my practice is the Bauerfeind Genutrain. I often tell patient’s that this product is the “Cadillac of knee braces”, and that the quality and performance of this brace is likely unmatched. In looking at it, it just...
by Ryan Shea | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Knee Brace
Don’t let knee pain affect your life!Learn how bracing and Physiotherapy can help your kneepain associated with arthritis.Getting a brace for your knee pain can be a confusing and overwhelming task! It is hard toaccept the fact that you may need to ‘brace’ for the day...
by Ryan Shea | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Treatment Methods
Hip Osteoarthritis? The unloader hip might be right for you! It has been estimated that 7.4% of individuals between the ages of 60-90 years old have hip osteoarthritis (Quintana et al 2008). Though the severity of this arthritis can vary from person to person, the...
