Stay Pain-Free This Winter: How Braces & Orthotics Can Help You Stay Active
As the winter chill sets in, we’re seeing many of you enjoying the season sports (skating, snowboarding, snow shoeing, skiing) and longer walks in these sunny but chilly and sometimes slippery days. But for some, colder temperatures and slippery conditions can lead to discomfort, pain, or even injury. That’s where braces and orthotics come in to make a big difference!
How Braces Can Help This Winter
Whether you're recovering from a past injury or looking to prevent one, wearing a brace can provide extra support for your joints and muscles during winter activities. If you have arthritis or fibromyalgia you may notice your joints hurting more as the weather changes especially when we experience frosty mornings. You may also notice old injuries acting up during the colder temperatures. Braces can help stabilize the area of concern especially knees, ankles and wrists/ fingers, allowing for safer movement and preventing further injury. We offer custom and off the shelf braces that can help keep you moving. We specifically carry a full lineup of DonJoy products. Some common benefits of braces in winter include:
Increased Joint Support: Help reduce the stress on vulnerable joints, such as your knees, wrists, and ankles, especially when engaging in winter sports or outdoor activities. If you have a history of a knee ligament injury such as an MCL sprain or meniscus injury you might find that a brace worn when skiing or snowboarding helps protect your knee from pain and future injury.
Pain Relief: Provides compression to alleviate discomfort from existing conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, or sprains.
Improved Mobility: Keeps your joints and muscles aligned while offering support, so you can stay active without the fear of re-injury.
Orthotics for Comfort and Stability
Winter can be tough on your feet, especially with the need to wear heavy boots or stand for long periods in cold conditions (for example if you’re going to the Taylor Swift concert this weekend!). Orthotics—customized insoles designed to support your feet—can make all the difference in how you feel day-to-day.
Here’s how orthotics can help during the colder months:
Enhanced Foot Support: Proper arch and heel support reduce the risk of foot pain and discomfort, especially in stiff winter boots.
Improved Balance: Orthotics help distribute your weight evenly, which is crucial when walking on icy or uneven surfaces, lowering the risk of slips and falls.
Better Alignment: They promote better posture and alignment, reducing strain on your knees, hips, and lower back, which can be aggravated by cold, wet weather.
Get Ready for Winter with Customized Braces & Orthotics
Whether you’re recovering from a previous injury or just want extra protection as you enjoy winter activities, our team at Metrotown Physio is here to help. We offer personalized consultations to fit you with braces and orthotics that are tailored to your specific needs, helping you stay active, comfortable, and injury-free all winter long.
Book Your Appointment Today
To learn more about how braces and orthotics can benefit you this winter, or to schedule a fitting, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help you stay pain-free and keep doing what you love, even during the colder months!
Call us at 604-430-3066 or click HERE to book your appointment online.
Stay warm, stay active, and stay healthy!