Shoulder Supports

Shoulder supports and braces can help shoulder injury prevention and are frequently prescribed by physiotherapists as a means of shoulder injury prevention. Shoulder injury prevention is important in conditions such as dislocated shoulder, broken collar bone and shoulder separation. Recurrent shoulder dislocations can be frustratingly common. Once there has been damage to the shoulder joint ligament, the glenoid labrum and the shoulder joint capsule then the shoulder joint can become lax and unstable. Physiotherapy exercises for dislocated shoulder rehabilitation concentrate on restoring stability through strengthening the rotator cuff muscles. However extra support from a product like the Donjoy Shoulder stabiliser may be necessary if a return to sports is desired without shoulder surgery.

The Donjoy Shoulder Stabiliser is a fantastic shoulder brace that restricts lateral rotation and abduction of the shoulder, which are the combined movements that most often lead to shoulder dislocation and shoulder subluxation. The Donjoy Shoulder Stabiliser is easy to fit and can be custom tightened with adjustable range of movement control, making it ideal for contact sports such as rugby, football, gaelic football, ice hockey, field hockey and lacrosse.

Where less support is required for the shoulder joint then the Vulkan neoprene range of shoulder supports and shoulder straps are perfect. They feature high quality 5mm thick neoprene that provides compression, warmth and support. The shoulder support and compression can enhance proprioception and give a feeling of reassurance without restricting shoulder movement. The warmth provided by the neoprene shoulder support can provide therapeutic heat which reduces pain and relives muscle spasm around the shoulder.

For collar bone injuries such a collar bone fractures and acromioclavicular joint sprains (shoulder separations) then the Donjoy Universal Clavicle is the perfect immobilisation support to allow the collar bone or AC joint to heal in the optimal position.