Bracing & Support - Align Clinics

Flat Head Syndrome Treatment

Also known as cranial head remoulding. A custom made helmet or band is worn by the little one and gently channels all growth correcting the asymmetry and improving the overall head shape.

Plagiocephaly

Flattening on the side of the head. Associated movements include a shift forwards of the ear and a bossed forehead on the same side as the flattening.

Flattening to the back of the head. Associated movements include a bossed or prominent forehead, flexed temporal lobes (Above the ears), a reduced neck line at the back of the head and a wider than normal head shape.

Scaphycephaly

Flattening to both sides of the head. Associated movement include a prominent forehead, a prominent occiput and a narrow head shape.

Physiotherapy

Specialising in acute injury management, pre and post operative treatment as well as injury prevention. We cover all the major insurance companies and accept private or self referrals.

Biomechanical Assessment

Using state of the art RsScan force plate analysis, a full analysis of the forces and pressures are recorded and explained as well as a full objective assessment. Orthotics, braces, techniques, exercises, postural advice can all be given if required.

Bracing and Support

Working alongside the world leaders in bracing and support for functional and compressive braces as well as braces for osteoarthritic or soft tissue ligament stability on all joints.

Bracing and Support

Due to Our Clinical Specialists extensive knowledge in anatomy of the human body, orthopaedic procedures and current high quality researched braces, Align Clinics can provide a completely non-biased cost effective answer to any Bracing and Support issues.

We are very proud to be able to utilise products from all of the leading Bracing Manufacturers, therefore providing the widest range of scientifically advanced braces to suit the client’s requirements.

What Does AlignClinics Bracing and Support Offer?

Our Clinicians at Align Clinics have an excellent professional relationship with Consultants within Cardiff and the Surrounding areas, Bristol and the West Midlands, therefore providing seamless care from Consultant to Therapist allowing the best possible outcome for the client.

Align Clinics can provide a number of different braces, from compression wraps, prioprioceptive braces, through to Biomechanical and carbon fibre braces.

Your assessment will include full screening of the affected area and surrounding areas. the outcome, diagnosis and treatment will be discussed with you and a range of braces across all companies discussed with you to suit your own requirements. Measurements will be taken and either the custom braces will be ordered or the brace will be fitted immediately. You will also be given information and advice regarding your anatomy, pathology, symptoms and any exercises or treatment which you would benefit from.

We can provide braces for all joints and areas for:

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Muscle damage
Post Operative Procedures
Pre Operative Procedures
Post Fracture Management
Ligament Instability
Swelling
Prevention of injuries

ANKLE AND FOOT

Eversion Injuries
Post Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Bunions
Sesamoiditis
Syndesmotic Injuries

Knee

Anterior Knee Pain
Patello Femoral Symtpoms
Meniscal Damage
Ligament Instability
Osteoarthritis
Muscle Imbalances
Hyper Mobility
Pre and Post Operative

HIP

Pre and Post Operative
Recurrent Dislocations
Ligament Instability
Quadriceps injury
Hamstrings Injury
Ilio Tibial Band Syndrome

BACK AND NECK

Pre and Post Operative
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Rigid movment restricting
Osteoarthritis
Sciatica
Spondylosis
Spondylolysthesis
Spondylolysis
Disc Prolapse
Post Road Traffic Accident
Whiplash Injuries.