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- Knee BracesOKAPED carries a full line of custom and non-custom knee braces. Knee braces fit at OKAPED are designed for various knee issues including Ligament Injuries, Osteoarthritis Pain Relief, Patella Alignment and Post Operative Support. If you would like to learn more about the best solution available for your specific knee injury or pain CONTACT us to book an appointment. OKAPED has fit patients with custom and non-custom knee braces since 1997. We search out the best products available for our patients recognizing that brands fit and function differently and often uniquely. The following manufacturing companies have deemed OKAPED staff to be proficient in fitting and ensuring the proper function and care of their products. Ossur, Donjoy, Bauerfeind, Anatech, and Breg.
- Ligament Knee BracesLigament Knee braces are designed to help protect unstable knees through a wide range of activities. These braces generally have supportive hinges as well as reinforced shells or compression sleeves. Ligament braces can be custom made or measured and fit by size. Most of the non-custom braces we have selected to fit can even be modified to fit you better before you leave the clinic. If your knee alignment or injury dictate that a full custom ligament brace be utilized, OKAPED’s clinical staff can guide you through the section process and scan, mold or measure your knee to have a brace fabricated just for you! We Supply: BAUERFEIND OSSUR DONJOY BREG and OTTOBOCK
- OA Unloader Knee BracesFor treatment of a knees with arthritis related pain, Unloader knee braces can often keep you active by reducing pressure to the affected, painful region of you knee. At OKAPED a clinician will spend time with you evaluating your knee alignment, shape, and movement patterns including your gait to help select the most appropriate bracing product for your OA condition. Weight bearing x-rays of the knee joint are common diagnostic tools your physician may send you along with as they illustrate the compartment(s) of the knee affected by osteoarthritis. Many braces in this category are non-custom and patient ready. We can try these on with you at the clinic so you can experience the fit and function of a brace on your knee. If your specific knee alignment is not accommodated with a pre-made brace custom versions are available though our brace manufacturing partners. At OKAPED we ensure you are educated on application, functional adjustments and care of your OA knee brace no matter which model. There is no fee to see one of our clinical staff members for a bracing consultation. Our clinicians will work with your referring professional to ensure that the brace provided for you will best address your condition. Braces in this…
- Patella Knee BracesKnee Braces for Patella (kneecap) support are designed to provide assistance with the alignment of the patella. Some braces also offer advanced assistance in reduction in swelling around the patellofemoral region. Generally these braces are “pull on” styles made of varying materials such a neoprene – spandex – knitted fabrics. The fit between brands and their functional support varies so having one of our staff members help you to try on a brace and select which is best for your knee injury or pain is essential.
- Post Surgical & Ligament RehabThe New innovation in ligament healing knee braces are the Ossur ACL and PCL Rebound braces. They help control the position of the knee during ligament healing to help reduce any strain on the target ligament. Rebound ACL or PCL knee braces require an appointment. Post Surgical braces are designed to stabilize the knee while offering range of motion restrictions pre or post surgery. They are telescopic and universal size and side. OKAPED stocks the Adult and Pediatric versions at all of clinics. Drop in fitting service for Post surgical braces is available at the Pandosy Kelowna Clinic just south of KGH.
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- Footwear ModificationsCustom footwear modifications is a specialty service performed by our Pedorthists and our Pedorthic Technicians. We are trained in orthopaedic modifications of footwear to improve function, accommodate deformities, improve foot and leg biomechanics and alignment; as well as simply making your footwear fit your unique foot shape. From internal to external lifts, custom stretching, wedging, widening a shoe to altering the pitch and angle of your footwear, Okaped does it all.
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