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Shoulder Supports Buyer's Guide

Shoulder supports perform two important functions:

Supporting the shoulder following injury or surgery.
Preventing shoulder injury by supporting the shoulder during sporting or work activities that may place a high demand on the shoulder complex..

Therefore, the type and severity of your shoulder injury, or the potential damage that may be caused by any activity, are critical to your choice of the correct shoulder support.

Our Buyer's Guide aims to help you to choose the best support for your needs.

Shoulder Support

Most serious shoulder injuries: broken collar bone, shoulder separation, damaged rotator cuff muscles or shoulder dislocation, as well as shoulder surgery, require the shoulder to be immobilised in a sling for a period of time. Following immobilisation, the Donjoy Shoulder Stabiliser is a top-of-the range product that holds the shoulder in a position that promotes rapid healing and prevents further damage to the shoulder joint. High quality Neoprene shoulder supports maintain the stability of the shoulder joint, while also providing therapeutic heat and compression, accelerating the healing process for conditions such as frozen shoulder and shoulder bursitis. The supports allow healing to occur by limiting movement into a painful range after injury.

While some of the Neoprene shoulder supports will fit only the right or left shoulder, others are reversible. There are double shoulder supports suitable for sports' wear by athletes who have a history of injuries to both shoulders.

Shoulder Supports Product Range

Sports Supports

In people who have a history of serious shoulder injuries, the shoulder joint will have a degree of instability, so there is a high risk of causing further injury when you return to work or sporting activity. You can reduce the level of risk by wearing a shoulder support. While allowing enough shoulder movement for most sports, the Donjoy Shoulder Stabiliser's design provides the best possible protection to the shoulder joint and provides reassurance when playing sport..

Collar Bone Supports

The best position for healing a broken collar bone, or a shoulder separation injury, is 'shoulder retraction' where the shoulders are gently pulled back. The ProCare Universal Clavicle support has a comfortable 'Figure of Eight' design that ensures the broken collar bone or shoulder separation injury is held in this position. Alternatively, you can treat a broken collar bone by using a sling to immobilise the shoulder joint. The ProCare and Donjoy Ultra Shoulder Slings are quality products, which provide a level of support and comfort far superior to that of the standard triangular bandage.

Collar Bone Supports Product Range

Shoulder Slings

Serious shoulder injuries: broken collar bone, shoulder separation, damaged rotator cuff muscles or shoulder dislocation, as well as shoulder surgery, require that the shoulder is immobilised in a sling for a period of time. The ProCare and Donjoy Ultra Shoulder Slings are quality products, which provide a level of support and comfort far superior to that of the standard triangular bandage. Both slings feature wide, adjustable shoulder and waist straps that immobilize the shoulder joint in the most comfortable position for healing, optimising the return to function.

The Donjoy Ultra Sling has the added features of a foam positioning pad and an exercise ball. The foam positioning pad (located at the waist) holds the shoulder at the best angle for healing, while the ball is used for exercises that reduce stiffness in the hand and forearm, thus stimulating circulation and accelerating healing of the shoulder joint.

Shoulder Slings Product Range

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For maximum support, the a shoulder stabiliser is the professional athlete's choice. They restrict lateral rotation and abduction of the shoulder, which together can lead to shoulder dislocation and shoulder subluxation. Neoprene shoulder supports and straps are perfect where less support is required. The support and compression enhances proprioception and provides reassurance without restricting shoulder movement. The neoprene also creates therapeutic heat to ease pain and relive muscle spasms around the shoulder.

Shoulder Immobilisation & Support

Shoulder supports straps which provide compression, heat therapy and support can help quicken the healing process after injury. By retaining heat, this support helps to ease shoulder pain while reducing stiffness of the muscles. These straps are designed to apply pressure where it is most needed - to the Deltoid and Rotator cuff tendons, which is around the 'ball' of the shoulder. This shoulder strap can be worn by both men and women comfortably over prolonged periods without cutting into the skin or causing irritations. Bilateral support braces provide stability and joint flexibility to quicken the healing process. These can be worn all day for comfort against tendonitis, shoulder instability, shoulder dislocation and arthritis.

We also have supports that assist with the correction of poor posture and rounded/slumped shoulders. Providing stabilisation to the clavicle area, the support is placed around the shoulders and secured with the fasteners to ensure a comfortable and supportive fit. The support aids with correct postural alignment of the dorsal spine by encouraging the shoulders to pull back. Available in a range of sizes, the clavicle support is breathable and adjustable for a custom fit. It also has a slimline design so it can be worn under everyday clothes.

Shoulder Slings for Dislocated Shoulders

Our range of shoulder slings are the perfect way to immobilise and support the shoulder following shoulder surgery or injury where shoulder movement is prohibited. Injuries such as a dislocated shoulder, a rotator cuff repair, a broken collar bone and shoulder separation can all be helped by one of our professionally made slings. Keeping the shoulder still and supported relieves shoulder pain and encourages healing.

By immobilising the shoulder and collar bone joints to aid a comfortable healing position, which allows for joint and soft tissue recovery. Suitable for left or right arm/shoulder injuries, arm slings reduces stress and helps encourage the correct alignment of the joint by stabilising the forearm against the body. Choose an adjustable straps to give the optimum positioning for your injury and velcro fastenings which can help you fit the support easily when you have limited range of movement. Out shoulder slings also feature straps padded with foam for extra comfort.

Supports for Broken Collar Bones

Our range of collar bone supports and clavicle back supports are the perfect solution following a broken collar bone and Acromio-Clavicular (AC) joint injuries. These braces are easy to apply and comfortable to wear while keeping the shoulder girdle in the best possible position for healing. Broken collar bones and AC joint injuries are common in sports or following a fall onto an outstretched hand. A position of 'shoulder retraction' with the shoulders relaxed back provides the optimal position for healing these injuries.