Burlington Orthotic Centre

Custom Orthotics & Footwear

1900 Walkers Line (Burlington) T: (905) 331-4391 F: (905) 331-6631

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Knee Pain

Knee Braces – The GenuTrain

I play a lot of sports- I play a lot of soccer, I play a lot of golf. No major injury of any sort yet but my knee feels unstable when I do these activities. The last thing I want to do is wear a bulky heavy knee brace.

I found the GenuTrain. I love this product for many many reasons. First it’s a simple pull on. It just slides up your leg. Secondly the knit fabric really makes your knee cooler. It actually takes the inflammation from the pain in my knee and gets rid of it as opposed to those black neoprene sleeves that traps the heat in and makes everything all sweaty. The knit really enables the knee to breathe better.

Most importantly on the inside there’s this beautiful compression pad that keeps my knee locked together nice and stable. It helps the flexion and extension movements so I can still do my activities. The GenuTrain is by far one of the best over-the-counter knee products I’ve ever seen and I would highly highly recommend that you wear it. Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 for your fitting.

Custom Knee Brace

Custom knee braces are an effective way to release pain due to osteoarthritis and ligament damage. New materials are very lightweight and help you maintain your activity level. We work with different brands like Bledsoe and Donjoy to figure out the best brace for your knees. Each one has a different purpose but the concept is the same – support the knee joint and maintain range of motion. Most extended healthcare plans will cover the cost of a custom knee brace if it’s prescribed by a medical doctor call us to book a knee assessment today. Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 for details.

Braces

A lot of people come into the bracing room and they ask us what type of brace they need. It’s such a tough question to answer because there’s a wide range of braces out there. You have your knit compression sleeve and then you have something that’s completely custom for a ligament injury or arthritis. The biggest thing for us is gathering all the information. So come in for an orthopedic assessment, we will get a history, check your functional movements see if there’s any x-ray results that we can incorporate into your plan and then we will recommend which type of brace is best for you. Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 for details.

Meniscus

I tore my lateral meniscus this year because I play like I think I’m 21 ( I’m not- I’m 42!) Yes, it hurt, it was swollen and I felt like an idiot for pushing myself so hard. I did a lot of physio and therapy and everything I was supposed to. The Canadian long drive championships were 4 weeks away, and I did not have enough time to repair it and recover in time. Thankfully I found the Bauerfeind Genutrain S brace. The brace gave me enough compression and knee joint stability with its compression knit technology and dual plastic hinges, which decreased my tracking issues in half! Be fully aware that bracing is a band aid solution, and the best option is always to strengthen and fix the underlying issue. Given that I had to continue to compete at an elite level, I needed something to give me the confidence to keep swinging out of my shoes and not hurt myself more.

-Fareen Samji

Meniscal tears are a common injury of the knee. The meniscus are c-shaped discs that are designed to add a cushioning layer inside the knee joint. A torn meniscus can alter the way the knee joint functions, and can be painful.

meniscausSigns and symptoms of a torn meniscus:

  • Instability or sensation of giving way
  • swelling
  • pain with range of motion
  • decreased range of motion
  • any clicking or catching inside the joint

Treatment

Diagnostic imaging is usually needed in order to properly diagnose any meniscal tear. Depending on the severity of the tear, rest may be all you need. If there is any clicking or decreased range of motion at the joint or pain with movement, then an orthopedic surgeon will arthroscopically scope the knee and repair or remove any damaged portion of the meniscus. In which case the healing process is that much longer of a timeline.

Brace

Depending on the severity of the tear, the Bauerfeind Genutrain S and the custom Bledsoe Z12 brace are great. The genutrain S will act on minor meniscus tears and the Z12 will act on more severe tears.

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The Best Over-The-Counter Knee Brace

genutrainineeThere are so many over the counter knee braces that sometimes it’s hard to decide which one is better for you. The concept of all them are the same. Compress the area around the knee and keep the swelling down. My personal favourite is the Genutrain by Bauerfeind, for several reasons, the first being that it is very comfortable to wear. The knit fabric that is integral to all Bauerfeind products is breathable and washable. No more sweaty, stinky, black neoprene sleeves that feel disgusting after one use! The silicone omega pad surrounds the knee cap keeping the patella in place so that it tracks efficiently and provides a great feeling of stability around the knee. The fact that the knee cap is closed means that any swelling in the knee is dissipated nicely in conjunction with the compressive actions of the fabric. The sense of instant relief is second to none when you have the Genutrain on. It’s lightweight, fits under most pants discreetly and is very comfortable to wear. I play a fair amount of golf and badminton and my kids keep me pretty active playing with them or hiking the Bruce Trail. My knee doesn’t always hurt but when I push it too hard or am on uneven surfaces, it starts to bother me. I immediately go to my Genutrain and feel instant relief. Theoretically, the best cure for knee pain is to strengthen the muscles around the knee. My feeling is that if your knee hurts and you can’t do the exercises you need to do to stay healthy then please wear the brace. It’s lightweight, easy to slide on and it works, and did I mention it was breathable and washable!

Fareen Samji, Certified Pedorthist, C.Ped. ( c )

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