Sports braces & supports for injury and recovery

Q: Can I choose a sports brace without seeing a health professional?

It is best to seek advice from your GP, physiotherapist, or other allied health professional before using a brace. They can confirm your diagnosis, advise whether bracing is appropriate, and help you choose the right level of support. The wrong brace or a poor fit can delay healing or worsen symptoms.

Q: What types of sports supports do you stock?

The range may include supports for knees, ankles, feet, calves, thighs, wrists, hands, elbows, shoulders, back, and core. Some products focus on compression and warmth, while others use straps, hinges, or rigid components for extra stability.

Q: Do sports braces replace exercise or rehabilitation?

No. Braces and supports are only one part of management. Strengthening, stretching, balance work, and a gradual return to activity are often needed for longer-term recovery. A physiotherapist or GP can advise how and when to use bracing safely.

Q: Can I hire sports supports, or are they purchase only?

Most braces and supports are supplied for purchase because they are personal wearable items. If you need other equipment for short-term use after an injury or surgery, a range of products may be available for hire.

Q: How do I choose the right size sports brace?

Sizing is usually based on joint or limb measurements (such as knee or ankle circumference) and brand-specific sizing charts. A brace that is too tight can restrict circulation, while one that is too loose may not provide enough support. Measuring carefully and following the brand guide is important.

Q: Where can my therapist or GP find more information about your sports supports range?

Therapists and GPs can contact the team for product specifications, sizing information, and quotes, or review broader product catalogues for more technical information.

Sports braces & supports

Sports braces and supports are designed to help manage joint pain, sprains, soft tissue injuries and ongoing instability during everyday activity and sport. They can provide extra support, compression and feedback around the joint, and may help you feel more confident when moving.

At Statewide Home Health Care, our sports supports range includes braces and supports for knees, ankles, feet, wrists, hands, elbows, shoulders, back and core. These products are commonly used by people returning to activity after injury, people with ongoing joint issues and active older adults who want extra support for walking, work or sport.

Disclaimer
Always consult your GP, physiotherapist or other allied health professional for personalised advice before using sports braces or supports. They should not replace proper diagnosis, rehabilitation or medical treatment.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about sports braces and supports

? Who are sports braces and supports designed for?

Sports braces and supports are designed for people with joint pain, sprains, soft tissue injuries, or ongoing instability who have been advised to use a brace by a health professional. This can include active older adults, people returning to sport or work after injury, people with arthritis or ligament injuries, and people who need extra support during certain activities.

? Can I choose a sports brace without seeing a health professional?

It is always best to seek advice from your GP, physiotherapist, or other allied health professional before using a brace. They can confirm your diagnosis, advise whether bracing is appropriate, and help you choose the right level of support. In some cases, the wrong brace or a poor fit can delay healing or make symptoms worse.

? What types of sports supports do you stock?

Our range may include supports for knees, ankles, feet, calves, thighs, wrists, hands, elbows, shoulders, back, and core. Some products focus on compression and warmth, while others use straps, hinges, or rigid components for extra stability. For more detailed product information and brand catalogues, you can review our resources.

? Do sports braces replace exercise or rehabilitation?

No. Braces and supports are only one part of management. In most cases, strengthening, stretching, balance work, and a gradual return to activity are still needed to support long-term recovery. Your physiotherapist or GP can provide (or arrange) a rehabilitation plan and explain how and when to use bracing safely.

? Can sports braces and supports be funded through the NDIS or My Aged Care?

In some situations, braces and supports may be funded as Assistive Technology when they are recommended in a support plan. NDIS participants can read more here: NDIS Assistive Technology explained. People using My Aged Care can read more about Assistive Technology and home modifications here: My Aged Care Assistive Technology and home modifications. Your planner, support coordinator, or aged care provider can explain whether sports supports may be suitable under your funding.

? Can I hire sports supports, or are they purchase only?

Most braces and supports are supplied for purchase, as they are personal wearable items. If you need other equipment for short-term use after an injury or surgery, such as crutches, walkers, or hospital beds, we offer a wide range of products for hire through our dedicated hire website: hire.shhc.com.au. Your physiotherapist or GP can help you decide which items are best hired and which are best purchased.

? How do I choose the right size sports brace?

Sizing is usually based on measurements around the joint or limb (for example, knee or ankle circumference). Each brand has its own sizing chart, so it is important to measure carefully and follow the guide. A brace that is too tight can restrict circulation, while one that is too loose may not provide enough support. Our team can help you read sizing charts or compare options, and you can also find sizing details in our product catalogues.

? Can I wear a sports brace all day?

It depends on the type of brace and your condition. Some supports are designed for use during activity only, while others may be worn for longer periods under professional guidance. Your physiotherapist or GP should advise how long to wear the brace, when to rest from it, and how to check for skin or circulation issues.

? Do you deliver sports braces and supports across Melbourne and Australia?

Yes. From our Bentleigh showroom in Melbourne, we supply sports braces and supports across metropolitan Melbourne, including the Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula, with shipping available to many locations Australia wide. If you are unsure about sizing, stock, or delivery, our team can help. Please contact us.

? Where can my therapist or GP find more information about your sports supports range?

Therapists and GPs can contact our team for product specifications, sizing information, and quotes, or they can review our broader product catalogues. For personalised support with choosing braces and supports as part of an overall injury management or falls prevention plan, you or your clinician can also get in touch via our contact page.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about sports braces and supports