Bracing, Casting and Splinting Bondi Junction, Eastern Suburbs Sydney
Bracing, Casting and SplintingBondi Junction, Eastern Suburbs Sydney
Braces, Casts, and Splints
Bracing, casting and splinting plays an important role in both prevention and therapeutic management of injuries to ligaments and joints of the body. These are commonly used treatment option for injuries related to the bones and soft tissues. They can also help in case of muscles, tendons and ligaments injuries. Casting, splinting and bracing may be prescribed after an injury or surgery to immobilise, stabilise or provide support to an area of your body as well as to reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasm in the affected region.
Braces, casts and splints are devices specifically designed to safely support the injured area in the correct position to assist the healing process. Whilst casts and splints are typically more rigid, bracing typically provides the most mobility and helps to prevent further damage to the injured region without affecting too much the daily activity of the person.
What is the Difference?
At JW Physical Health, our physiotherapists use the very latest in casting supplies and techniques. This will ensure you can minimise disruption to your everyday activities where possible. Lightweight, durable and fully waterproof materials are used were possible. We are trained in the application of custom thermoplastic splinting and fibreglass casting for all areas of the body.
Cast
- Material: rigid, lightweight and waterproof fiberglass.
- Purpose: maintain the joint positioning in managing fractures.
- Injury: typically just fractures
- Swelling: it is applied after swelling resolves and can be adjusted if minor issues presents.
- Length of Treatment: up to 6 weeks.
Splint
- Material: thermoplastic.
- Purpose: stabilise without the need of rigid immobilization.
- Injury: minor fractures, join sprains, post surgery as needed.
- Swelling: easy to adjust if swelling reduces while splint is on as it is closed with Velcro straps.
- Length of Treatment: generally short term use,, but is injury dependent.
Brace
- Material: generally made of synthetic materials and utilise Velcro straps, elastic or stronger/thicker materials and are customise the fit and size of the patient.
- Purpose: reduces re-injury risk while allowing controlled movement during rehabilitation phases.
- Injury: ligament injuries, sprains, post injury/surgery joint protection.
- Length of Treatment: short to long term depending on the injury.
Our physiotherapists are able to apply, manage and remove casts and splints as required by your treating Doctor or Specialist. Ideally you will get an x-ray done prior to seeing us, but if you are not sure and/or your GP can’t see you soon enough, we can refer you for a scan after we have asked you a few question to assess your injury.
We endeavour to make sure you remain as comfortable and possible whist you are prescribed to wear your cast or splint. Where possible, we will promote movement to facilitate mobility. Whilst improving your day-to-day function and ability to perform regular tasks, this also helps assist your recovery once it’s removed. Injuries that are particularly severe or acute may require greater immobilisation to allow the damaged tissue to repair.
