The summer season is not only about outdoor recreation, but also about significant physical exertion. Working in the garden, caring for the garden, repairing outbuildings, carrying heavy objects, or staying in a bent position for a long time can cause pain in the joints, back, and muscles. That is why before the start of the season, you should take care of rehabilitation products that will help protect the musculoskeletal system and make physical work much more comfortable.
The MED1 online medical equipment store offers a wide selection of orthopedic products, bandages, orthoses, and mobility aids that will be useful to both people with chronic joint diseases and those recovering from injuries or operations.
Knee bandage – reliable protection of knee joints
One of the most popular products for the summer season is the knee bandage. Planting plants, weeding beds, harvesting and other work often require long periods of squatting or kneeling, which puts significant strain on the joints.
A high-quality orthopedic knee brace helps:
- stabilize the knee joint;
- reduce the strain on the ligaments;
- relieve pain in osteoarthritis and other diseases;
- prevent repeated injuries;
- make physical work safer.
It is especially recommended to use a knee brace for people after injuries, surgeries and chronic joint diseases.
Lumbar brace for the back – support during physical work
Lifting buckets, carrying bags of soil, digging, mowing grass or construction work often cause lower back pain.
A lumbar support or an orthopedic back brace provides additional support for the spine and helps:
- evenly distribute the load;
- reduce muscle tension;
- prevent exacerbation of osteochondrosis and radiculitis;
- make physical work easier.
Such a product will be an excellent choice for people who have a sedentary job and on weekends actively work in the country.
Hand and wrist support for working with garden tools
Long-term use of pruners, A hoe, rake or screwdriver creates a lot of strain on the hands. A wrist brace or hand brace helps:
- fix the joint in the correct position;
- reduce pain;
- prevent tendon overload;
- accelerate recovery from injuries.
Such orthopedic products are especially relevant for people with carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis or after fractures.
Shoulder and elbow braces
Painting a fence, pruning trees, working with tools overhead or carrying heavy objects can cause shoulder or elbow pain.
A shoulder brace and an elbow brace help stabilize joint, reduce the risk of injuries and provide comfort during physical work.
Rehabilitation aids
If you are recovering from an injury or surgery, this does not mean that you need to completely abandon trips to the country.
In the MED1 catalog you can buy walkers, crutches, canes and rollators that will help you move safely on uneven surfaces, maintain balance and reduce the load on the lower extremities. Properly selected special medical products help avoid injuries, support the joints and spine, reduce pain and make any physical work safer.
