Sports Protective Supports & Accessories
Sport-specific bracing, taping and protective accessories for training and return to play.
What this treatment is, and how it works
Sport-specific protective supports help offload healing tissue while you continue to train — within reason.
We stock and recommend ankle braces, knee sleeves, wrist supports, neoprene wraps and taping kits selected for the demands of common sports.
Conditions it commonly addresses
- Recurrent ankle sprains during return to play
- Patellofemoral support during running and jumping
- Wrist and thumb support in racquet sports
- Calf and shin support during return to running
- Shoulder support during overhead training
- Elbow support during gripping sports
What we do, step by step
- Sport-Specific AssessmentDemands of your sport are reviewed alongside the injury.
- Support SelectionBrace, sleeve or tape — chosen for the demand and the stage.
- FittingSizing checked under load, not just at rest.
- Return-to-Sport PlanSupport is part of a phased return plan, not a permanent fix.
- Phase-OutWe schedule when the support comes off as the tissue and confidence recover.
In a session
Discussed within your sports physio sessions; trial fittings are included.
Recommended sessions
Integrated into your return-to-sport plan.
Who should avoid this
Reliance on a brace as a substitute for strength work.
What you can expect from our team
- Sport-specific advice, not generic 'one knee sleeve fits all'
- Phased return-to-play plans, written down
- Honest about when a support is unnecessary
Often used together
Rigid & Kinesio Taping
Rigid taping to restrict and offload, kinesio taping for sensory feedback and support during activity.
Learn moreTherapeutic Exercises
Individually prescribed exercise to restore strength, mobility, control and confidence.
Learn moreBalance Training
Progressive balance work for older adults, post-injury recovery and neurological conditions.
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