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Despite physical preparation, alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing are risky sports. After falls or accidents, well-identified traumas and repeated stresses require suitable treatment, supported by orthopaedic braces or supports for an optimised return to movement.

Rhizarthrosis is damage to the base of the thumb after an injury or degenerative rheumatism, mostly affecting the dominant hand. Treatment is orthopaedic and consists of wearing an immobilising thumb brace.

The joints of the lower limbs — knees and ankles — take a battering from the surfer's repetitive movements, and the back is also under heavy strain. As a high-risk sport, surfing calls for strengthening exercises in preparation, and specific compression or orthopaedic products can support surfers in their practice.

An ankle sprain often results from a forced inversion movement; the result is a stretch or even a partial or complete tear of the outer ligaments.

With swelling on the outer side — and in the event of a tear — the ankle needs support to allow healing; icing reduces inflammation, swelling and bruising.

A stabilising ankle brace should be worn to support the joint.

Venous insufficiency is common and can be improved by wearing suitable compression garments and following a few simple lifestyle rules.

Your doctor will determine the type of compression (knee-high stockings, thigh-high stockings, tights) and the compression class (rated 1 to 4, from light to very strong).

Knee tendinitis can affect the patellar tendon or the quadriceps tendon above the kneecap.

Depending on whether the tendinitis is simple — affecting the patellar tendon — or more extensive, different supports are used. Solutions also exist to gradually return to normal or physical activity after a period of rest or reduced activity while waiting for the pain to subside.

Several types of knee osteoarthritis, located in different areas of the knee, can cause pain during physical activity or certain movements.

Whether it is unicompartmental or patellofemoral osteoarthritis, braces exist and provide the help and relief needed.

For unicompartmental osteoarthritis, located in one compartment, the brace provides support; for patellofemoral osteoarthritis, the brace must keep the kneecap aligned with the knee and spread the stresses...

Kneecap problems: fractures (displaced or not) or cracks after a knee injury, and instability ranging from mild instability to subluxation or even dislocation. Solutions exist, starting with an extension brace followed by hinged braces with adjustable range of motion.

There are several types of knee ligament injuries. After a ligament injury, several treatments are possible: orthopaedic treatment, orthopaedic treatment followed by surgery, or surgery. Whatever the treatment, a knee support brace will be recommended. This immobilisation brace will later be replaced by a more functional brace allowing flexion-extension movements of the knee to be recovered. The breathable, hard-wearing materials of these braces provide the necessary comfort and support. Measurements must be taken by referring to the sizing charts and following the recommendations.

An ankle sprain results from a forced inversion movement, leading to a partial or complete tear of the outer ligaments.

The ankle then needs to be supported with a brace, in addition to the compressive icing recommended to reduce swelling and bruising.

The AB3100 ankle brace offers powerful strapping, lateral stability and effective tightening thanks to the BOA system,

providing support from the post-injury phase right through to the return to sport.