The Medicare Bracing Blog
Elite Medical Supply is a national provider of back, knee and extremity bracing products covered by Medicare. We're constantly sharing insights to help Medicare beneficiaries and providers with important information about bracing.
Use a Knee Brace For Effective Tricompartmental Osteoarthritis Treatment
Arthritis is expected to strike roughly 78 million people by the year 2040, and it may appear in different forms including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.If you or a loved one has been...
Read MoreOsgood Schlatter Disease and the Best Knee Braces to Manage It
Osgood Schlatter Disease (OSD), also known as Tibial Tuberculosis Apophysitis, is common among pubescent and adolescent children. OSD is most common in boys aged 10 to 15 years and girls aged 12 to...
Read MoreKnee Injuries — The Difference Between a Strain, Sprain, and Tear
What is the difference between a strain, sprain, or tear when it comes to knee soft tissue injuries? Let’s take a comprehensive look at the knee and the difference between these types of injuries....
Read MoreManage Osteoarthritis Progression With a Quality Knee Brace
Many of us are familiar with the term arthritis, particularly as we age. Although osteoarthritis can be painful, Elite Medical Supply is here to help you manage this challenging condition with knee...
Read MoreHow to Wear a Lower Back Brace the Right Way
If you've been dealing with chronic lower back pain, then finding an excellent lumbar support brace has crossed your mind. Suffering from lower back pain lowers your productivity, induces lethargy,...
Read MoreLearning About Neurogenic Claudication
Many of us take for granted the ability to walk pain-free.
Read MoreWhat is Spinal Stenosis, and How is it Treated?
Your spine is made up of small bones, called vertebrae, which are stacked on top of one another. Muscles, ligaments, nerves, and intervertebral disks are additional parts of the spinal column. Spinal...
Read MoreDo You Want to Avoid or Delay Spinal Decompression Surgery?
If you have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, your physician may suggest spinal decompression surgery, also known as laminectomy surgery. There are many reasons that a patient would try to avoid...
Read MoreFinding the Best Back Brace for Golf
Back pain is a common occurrence among golfers. There are preventive steps you can take to avoid back pain slowing you down on the course. A quality back brace will help relieve pressure on your...
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Back Brace to Manage Degenerative Disc Disease
Over the course of a lifetime, our bodies experience a natural amount of wear and tear. Conditions manifest at different times and in a variety of ways depending on factors from genetics to jobs to...
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