Shoulder Immobilizer For Injury Recovery

A Shoulder immobilizer brace is an orthopedic support that restricts shoulder movement and

is used after surgery or traumatic injury to promote healing. Often a doctor will require a shoulder immobilizer if he diagnoses a patient with a dislocated shoulder or a broken clavicle, also known as the collar bone.

Shoulder Immobilizer Braces for Treatment of Injuries

Many different types of shoulder braces are used to treat existing medical conditions or injuries. Abduction means the limbs are kept away from the middle of the body, which is exactly what a shoulder abduction kit does.

Some of them are small, like lightweight shoulder supporters, which are used after rotator cuff injuries to reduce the shoulder’s range of motion. Elastic shoulder immobilizers are generally small as well, and some have cuffs that hold your arm and hand in place, reducing shoulder movement.

Some are much larger, like the humeral stabilizing system, which acts like a splint and is used in the treatment of humeral fractures or upper arm bone injuries. The upper and lower arms are encased in padded shells strapped across the chest to hold the lower arm in place. Sling and swathe immobilizers are another option that hold the lower arm in a sling. The swathe is wrapped around the chest to hold the sling close to the body. Some slings have thumb straps, which help you keep your arm in the right place.

Braces can also help to heal pulled muscles, though physical therapy and massage help as well. Some also have heat therapy options, which is great for sore muscles.

Shoulder Support Braces for the Prevention of Injuries

There are also braces that help prevent shoulder injuries as the result of exercise or sports. If you have pulled muscles, there are braces specifically made of neoprene or other breathable fabrics so that you do not get too hot while exercising or playing.

Shoulder stabilizer spa (shoulder pad attachment) helps prevent injury when playing contact sports like football.

Recommended Brands of Shoulder Immobilizers

 Aircast and Procare are manufacturers of shoulder braces. One product that Procare offers is called the Procare Shoulder Immobilizer with Foam Straps. This is made out of a soft material so that it is comfortable. It has two straps: one that goes over the shoulder and another that goes around the waist. This product can be purchased online for approximately $30. This is good buy because it is not too bulky, and it is not very expensive.

McDavid also makes orthopedic braces. They offer the Universal Shoulder Support, which is used to relieve pain associated with muscle, tendon, and other soft tissue injuries. It has built in pockets to hold a hot or cold packet. It has adjustable straps so that you can make sure of the best fit, and it is offered in three sizes. It can be purchased online for around $60. Even though this product is somewhat expensive, the option of hot and cold therapy to relieve pain makes it worth the money.

Shoulder immobilizer braces come in many different sizes and have many different functions, and hopefully this article clarified some of those differences for you.