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Entries Tagged ‘knee braces’

DonJoy Playmaker Knee Brace

Feb.17, 2010 in Brace, Knee

The DonJoy Playmaker Knee Brace is one of the most popular and widely used knee braces on the market. The functionality and price are the main highlights of this versatile and supportive brace. DonJoy is an international brace manufacturer that supplies the US Ski Team, US Snowboarding Team, Canadian Freestyle Ski Team, USA Volleyball team, as well as UCLA, Texas Tech, University of Mississippi and University of Maryland. The DonJoy Playmaker is available in so many styles and sizes, that it used in most every sport for a wide range of orthopedic knee conditions.

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Why Should I Wear a Knee Brace?

Feb.07, 2010 in Brace, Knee

There are basically three types of braces: Post-operative, functional and preventative/prophylactic knee braces. Post-op braces are usually prescribed following surgery or an injury when the knee requires complete immobilization.

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Knee Braces – Types and Uses

Feb.04, 2010 in Brace, Knee

A healthy knee can flex, bend and straighten easily and without pain. While the knee’s function may seem simple, a knee injury can be complicated, annoying and painful. Since knees are fundamental to walking, running, kicking and sitting, an injury can derail many of life’s enjoyable activities.

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Consumer Awareness?

I'm a past patient of West End Orthopaedics Clinic. I've developed this site to help others prevent a billing problem I had with WEOC. After visiting the clinic for a torn medial collateral ligament, I was told I needed a brace and was fitted with a BREG HEX elbow brace. A month later, I received a bill that included a $410 charge for the brace. After researching the actual cost of the brace, I realized it can be purchased for around $175 from any online brace store. I contacted West End Orthopaedic Center numerous times concerning this charge and was finally told that the problem was a "Consumer Awareness" issue. Basically, I was dumb enough not to ask the price, so they were justified in charging 250% more than the brace's worth. So, if you are visiting WEOC and think you may need a brace, check the prices out at The Brace Shop first.

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