Bledsoe Brace Systems: Educational Resources

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Functional Brace Principles! - This paper discusses the features, functions, and benefits that are required to make a good functional brace.
My ACL Reconstructions Don't Require a Brace! - This paper explains why physicians should reconsider using functional braces following ACL reconstruction.
Do I Need a Custom Brace? - This paper helps to understand some of the fallacies of custom bracing compared to off-the-shelf bracing.
Strength, Stiffness, and Weight! - An explanation of these terms and their meaning is given in this paper.
Using Functional Braces Postoperatively! - The detriments of using functional braces postoperatively is explained in this paper.
Soft Tissue Limits Control! - How soft tissue limits bracing is explained.
I No Longer Use Postop Braces! - This paper helps physicians understand the proper role of postoperative braces compared to knee immobilizers.
What Should I Look for in a Postoperative Brace? - The principles of postoperative bracing are discussed in this paper.
Which Postop Brace to Use? - This paper discusses the selection criteria that are used to select the proper postoperative brace from our bracing line.
What Should I Look for in a Walking Boot? - The principles of walking boots are presented to help make the proper choice.
Is the Ultimate Ankle Brace Worth the Extra Money? - This paper explains the benefits and proper uses of the Bledsoe Ultimate Ankle Brace.
What Should I Look for in an Ankle Brace? - The principles of ankle braces are discussed in this paper.
It's the Doctor's Brace! - This paper explains how patients associate the prescribed brace with the doctor and his treatment methods.
Dynamic Bracing and Its Effect on the Knee - This paper discusses the various types of functional braces and explains the proper usage of dynamic braces. It also includes numerous citations from the medical literature.
Stock and Bill & Third Party Billing Programs - This paper discusses the numerous fallacies in reasoning involved in these currently popular trends.