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.

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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..

Where less support is needed, Neoprene shoulder supports give the shoulder joint stability and protection during all sporting and work activities. 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. Neoprene supports can also retain heat providing warmth for the muscles, meaning they are less susceptible to soft tissue strains and tears and are ideal for cold winter months.

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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

Shoulder Supports

PhysioRoom.com's leading range of shoulder supports and braces quicken the healing of shoulder injuries and protect against further damage. Our brands include Vulkan, Mueller and Donjoy who together bring the best designs and materials to aid shoulder rehabilitation in the form of shoulder supports, slings and braces.

For maximum support, the Donjoy Shoulder Stabiliser is the professional athlete's choice. Used by the US Skiing team, it restricts lateral rotation and abduction of the shoulder, which together can lead to shoulder dislocation and shoulder subluxation. With adjustable movement control and a customisable fit, this brace is the one for contact sports.

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.

For collar bone injuries such as a fracture or acromioclavicular joint sprains then the Donjoy Universal Clavicle is the ideal immobilisation support to allow the AC joint to heal in the optimal position.

Shoulder Immobilisation for Dislocated Shoulders

Our first featured support ensures compression, heat therapy, support and comfort is all directed at the shoulder to quicken the healing process after injury. By retaining heat, this support helps to ease shoulder pain while reducing stiffness of the muscles. The strap is 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. Learn more about the PhysioRoom Shoulder Support Strap by clicking here!

Next up is a shoulder support that offers a combination of therapeutic heat and support which promotes improved healing after shoulder injuries and complaints. This bilateral support can be worn on either the left or right shoulder, and warms the shoulder while giving stability and joint flexibility to quicken the healing process. Made from soft neoprene, it can be worn all day for comfort against tendonitis, shoulder instability, shoulder dislocation and arthritis. To view the Ultimate Performance Neoprene Shoulder Support, click here!

Finally, we have a support that assists 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. Try the Neo G Light Clavicle/Posture Support now!