Shoulder orthoses
Shoulder supports and braces come in different shapes and sizes to provide targeted support to the shoulder joint. They stabilise, support and offload damaged tissues to relieve pain from disease and aid recovery following injury. Leeds orthotics provide access to a range of shoulder orthoses suitable for treating a number of conditions.
What can shoulder orthoses be used to treat?
Shoulder orthoses can be used to treat a range of conditions, including:
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder dislocation
- Shoulder pain
- Neurological shoulder pain
- Cerebral palsy
- Hypermobility
- Recovery from stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Cervical spondylitis
- Arthritis (Rheumatoid or Osteo)
- Motor neurone disease
- Congenital Torticollis
Who would be suitable for a shoulder orthosis?
Anyone suffering with a condition which causes discomfort or pain in the shoulder joint might benefit from wearing an orthosis. Orthoses can be used to aid recovery from an injury by immobilising or stabilising the affected joint, or allow pain to be controlled by restricting movement at targeted areas.
How do you wear a shoulder orthosis?
The orthosis is usually worn under your clothing and typically has fastenings made from velcro to secure and adjust the brace. Some styles of shoulder orthosis have a strap the comes from above the shoulder and attaches around the wrist. Your orthotist will ensure that you are confident to fit, adjust and care for your orthosis before you take it away from the clinic. Shoulder orthoses can be made from breathable materials for comfort and practicality and come in a variety of designs depending on the conditions they are designed to treat.
What is the process for a patient to receive a shoulder orthosis?
As with any orthosis, the first step would be to arrange to visit one of our clinics and have one of our orthotists undertake an initial assessment, before advising you of their findings and making the relevant decisions about your treatment with you. A fitting appointment would be made to ensure the device fits correctly and will achieve the desired treatment goals. During this fitting appointment your orthotist will talk you through how to put the orthosis on correctly, how to adjust if necessary and how to care for you device. After you have been wearing the device for a short time, a review appointment offers you a chance to meet with your orthotist and assess the progress that you have made through treatment. Your orthotist will advise you of any changes to be made to your treatment routine as your treatment progresses.
How long will I need to wear the orthosis?
The period of time an individual needs to wear a neck orthosis depends upon the goal of the treatment. Some individuals only need to wear an orthosis for a short period of time to aid recovery, whilst some conditions may require a longer term solution. Your orthotist will advise you when and for how long to wear the device during your fitting appointment and will advise you if this has changed during your follow up review appointment.
To arrange an appointment call Leeds Orthotics now on 0330 088 3949, or email us at office@leedsorthotics.co.uk