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What does an orthopedic brace do?

October 10, 2024

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Orthopedic Brace

An orthopedic brace is a medical device designed to support, stabilize, and protect injured or weak joints, muscles, or bones. These braces help control movement, reduce strain, and allow for proper healing by limiting motion or providing extra support to the affected area. Depending on the injury or condition, braces can be used for various body parts, such as the knee, ankle, wrist, shoulder, or spine.

Here are the key functions of an orthopedic brace:

  1. Immobilization: For injuries like fractures or sprains, a brace may restrict movement to prevent further damage while the injury heals.
  2. Support: Braces provide external support to areas weakened by injury, surgery, or chronic conditions, like arthritis, to help alleviate pain and promote stability.
  3. Compression: Many braces offer compression, which helps reduce swelling and inflammation in soft tissues around the injury.
  4. Pain Relief: By reducing pressure on the injured or weakened area and restricting movement, braces can help alleviate pain and discomfort.
  5. Rehabilitation: After surgery or during recovery from injury, braces assist in rehabilitation by guiding the healing process and helping users regain strength and mobility while avoiding re-injury.

Orthopedic braces are often recommended by healthcare professionals for short-term or long-term use, depending on the patient’s condition. They are commonly used in sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and to manage chronic conditions like arthritis or scoliosis.

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Ergoactive Crutches (one pair) - Adult Forearm
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Ergoactive Crutches (one pair) - Adult Forearm

$249.00
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The most comfortable and advanced forearm crutches for adults.
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Product Details
Brand: Ergoactives

Extensively designed to be the most comfortable and advanced forearm crutches for adults available, the ERGOBAUM 7G crutches are built for its users’ needs first. Ergobaum 7G premium design features combined provide an unparalleled level of comfort and ease that is unrivaled by any other product on the market. Expect your ergonomic forearm crutches and crutches accessories to provide safety, performance, comfort and style; they will move you.


SPECIFICATIONS

UNIT WEIGHT: 2.90 lbs

USER WEIGHT CAPACITY: Up to 350 lbs

USER HEIGHT RANGE: 5'0" - 6'6"

CUFF SIZE: Standard

CUFF WIDTH: 3.50"

CUFF LENGHT: 7.00"

GRIP SIZE: Standard

GRIP DIAMETER: 1.75"

ERGOCAP (INCLUDED): High Performance (3/4")

GRIP ANGLE RANGE: 15º / 0º / -15º

GRIP (0º) TO CUFF (TOP) RANGE: 10.25" - 11.0"

FLOOR TO GRIP (0º) HEIGHT RANGE: 32.0" - 40.0"

OVERALL WIDTH: 4.50"

OVERALL DEPTH: 10.0"

FOLDED DIMENSIONS

HEIGHT: 26.5"

WIDTH: 4.50"

DEPTH: 10.0"

*MATERIALS ARE LATEX FREE

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WARRANTY

Your ERGOBAUM forearm crutches are warranted against defects in material and/or workmanship for one (1) year. This warranty does not extend to accessories and non-durable components, such as Ergo Cap crutch tips, grips, or soft goods which are subject to normal wear and replacement. Non-durable or consumable components are warranted against manufacturer defects for 30 days. The warranty does not extend to batteries, packaging, or packaging components (e.g. clips, ties, stickers).

If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced at Ergoactives’ discretion. Refer to Ergoactives’ general Warranty Policy for further limitations and exclusions.

RETURN POLICY

This product is eligible for Ergoactives' standard 14-day money-back guarantee. Eligible returns must be returned in new, unused condition, packed in the original packaging and include all accessories, manuals and/or documentation that came with the product. Return shipping and any related costs are the responsibility of the customer. Returned merchandise is subject to a 40% restocking fee. To initiate a return, contact returns@ergoactives.com. Refer to Ergoactives’ Return Policy for further details and instructions.

FAQ
Q: How to adjust the 7G height?

A: By pushing the button that is towards the middle of the pole and pulling up or down to desire height.

Q: How to remove the tips on the crutches/canes to replace them?
A: Hold on to the knee rest with one hand and then pull up and twist with the other hand on the tip.

Q: How to replace the rubber on the 7G handgrip?
A: The rubber part can't be replaced. We do have an entire handgrip replacement for sale.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

CUSTOMS

You, the customer, are responsible for all taxes and duties (including VAT) imposed by your country of residence.

Ergoactives is not responsible for any packages held by international customs agencies and it is not the responsibility of Ergoactives to make the customer aware of these agencies and their actions. Please check with your country's customs office to determine their procedures and any potential charges.

Your package may arrive at your local post office or delivery center and be held until pickup and payment is taken care of.

If you neglect to pick up your package and it is returned to us, we will not refund the charge for original shipping.

Should Ergoactives mistakenly be invoiced directly for any duties or fees from the shipping company after delivery, we will email an invoice for the balance due. This will need to paid immediately.

As with domestic shipping, if a package can't be delivered due to an error entering your shipping address, Ergoactives is not responsible for any additional fees that may incur in order to reroute or reship the package.

TRACKING

If you have a USPS package marked as delivered but haven't received it, please contact your local mail facility.

You will have to pay taxes and duties in your own country if applicable. This is something we have no control over it and by purchasing an Ergoactives product, you acknowledge that you are aware of this and accept it as your financial responsibility.


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