Braces & Supports

Braces & Supports for Joint Stability & Recovery

Find braces and supports for your wrist, elbow, back, knee, ankle and more, from light compression to structured rehabilitation support.

Hand & Wrist Support

Hand & Wrist Support

Arm & Elbow Braces

Arm & Elbow Braces

Back & Neck & Shoulder

Back & Neck & Shoulder

Knee Braces & Supports

Knee Braces & Supports

Foot & Ankle Braces

Foot & Ankle Braces

Hip Protectors

Hip Protectors

Back Stretchers

Back Stretchers

Braces and Supports for Painful Joints: Effective Relief and Support

Joint pain, weakness or instability can affect everyday movement, work, exercise and confidence during recovery. The right brace should support the area that needs help without restricting more movement than necessary.

Discover the benefits of our orthopaedic braces and supports for managing joint pain and improving mobility and rehabilitation.

BetterCareMarket’s Braces & Supports range covers the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, back, neck, knee, foot and ankle, plus hip protection and back stretching products. Choose from light compression supports, stabilising braces, sports supports and more structured options for rehabilitation after injury or surgery.

 

How to choose the right brace or support

Start with the body area that needs support, then consider how much movement you need to keep.

  • If you mainly need warmth, compression or lighter everyday support, look for a sleeve or flexible support.
  • If a joint feels unstable or repeatedly moves in an unwanted direction, consider a structured or stabilising brace.
  • If you need support during running, training or other active movement, look for a sports brace designed for that joint.
  • If movement needs to be limited during rehabilitation, look for a hinged, ROM or more structured brace recommended for controlled recovery.
  • If you need protection rather than joint stabilisation, such as protection around the hips during a fall, choose the relevant protective category.
  • If your main goal is supported lower back stretching rather than joint stabilisation, explore Back Stretchers.
  • If you are recovering from surgery, fracture, dislocation or a significant ligament or tendon injury, follow the recommendations of your treating healthcare professional.

 

Hand & Wrist Support

Find wrist sleeves, wrist braces, wrist splints and thumb braces for everyday joint support, arthritis, repetitive strain, sport and rehabilitation.

This category covers everything from flexible compression to stronger wrist positioning and targeted thumb support.

Thumb Braces

Thumb braces stabilise the thumb and wrist, offering relief from conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, and ligament injuries. BetterCareMarket has a selection of quality thumb braces that support the thumb's base joint, reducing pain and improving grip strength for daily activities.

Our thumb brace by Push Ortho restricts the movement of the CMC thumb joint whilst it maintains the functionality of your hand.

Wrist Braces

Discover the comfort of our wrist braces; they provide compression and support for carpal tunnel syndrome, and repetitive stress injuries. Bettercaremarket also offers wrist braces for sprain. Our wrist braces limit wrist movement, alleviate pain, and promote healing while allowing functional use of the hand.

 

Arm & Elbow Braces

Choose from compression elbow sleeves, tennis elbow supports, structured elbow braces, ROM braces and arm slings.

These products suit different needs including tendon strain, joint instability, sport, injury recovery and controlled rehabilitation.

Elbow Braces

Elbow braces and elbow sleeves help in managing tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and general elbow pain. They compress the upper forearm, reducing strain on tendons and providing support and stability to the elbow joint during activities.

Choose from a premium elbow sleeve for pain relief all the way our ROM Elbow Brace that helps control the range of motion. Our reliable Push Med Tennis Elbow Brace is an ergonomically designed elbow support that provides pain relief for tennis and golfer’s elbow.

Shoulder Braces

Shoulder braces offer stability for rotator cuff injuries, dislocations, and post-surgery recovery. They limit harmful movements while allowing controlled motion, supporting the shoulder joint and promoting proper posture.

Our Vulkan Arm sling will keep the forearm in the right position to help heal your shoulder. The Push Med shoulder strap support is a shoulder stabiliser that restricts shoulder movement.

 

Back, Neck & Shoulder Braces & Supports

This category brings together lumbar supports, posture braces, decompression belts, shoulder stabilisers, arm slings, sacroiliac belts and cervical collars.

Start by identifying whether the support is needed around the lower back, pelvis, shoulder, upper back or neck, as each product type provides a different form of control.

Neck Braces

Neck braces, or cervical collars, support the neck and head, relieving pain from whiplash, strains, and arthritis. They limit neck movement, reduce muscle tension, and aid in proper spine alignment during recovery.

Our Semi-Rigid Cervical Collar from Push Care is designed to treat cervical injuries. They offer superior immobilisation for effective rehabilitation.

Back Braces

Explore our selection of back braces that provide lumbar support for lower back pain, herniated discs, and sciatica. They help improve posture, reduce strain on the spine, and offer compression to alleviate pain during daily activities and physical work.

Our Reinforced Back Support by Push Med is made from elastic posterior stays that provide compression and support for strains, sprains of the lower back. Our Posture brace will relieve hunched shoulders through clavicle support. Our compressive back support belt restricts the movement and provides support of the lower spine.

 

Knee Braces & Supports

Explore knee sleeves, patella supports, hinged braces, ROM braces, post operative supports and cold therapy products, suitable for light compression through to stronger ligament stability and controlled movement during rehabilitation.

Find knee braces from reliable European and Australian brands support various conditions like arthritis, meniscus tears, Osgood Schlatter, patellar tendonitis and ligament injuries. 

We offer knee braces specific to your needs like an Osgood Schlatter Brace, Patella knee braces, unloader knee brace and knee Braces for MCL injury.

Knee sleeves provide compression support the improvement of circulation and healing of mild knee pain. The ROM knee braces are designed for those who need to reduce the range of motion of the knee joint.

 

Foot & Ankle Braces & Supports

Choose from compression ankle supports, structured braces, sports ankle braces, junior supports, drop foot AFOs and CAM walker boots.

This category covers ankle stability, active movement, gait support and more restrictive protection during recovery.

Ankle Braces

Ankle braces offer support for sprains, chronic instability, and arthritis. They limit side-to-side movement while allowing up-and-down motion, providing stability and reducing the risk of re-injury during activities.

Our AFO splint controls the range of motion in your foot and ankle to stabilise the ankle joint.

Foot Braces

Foot braces, including orthotics and night splints, address conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and arch pain. They provide arch support, cushioning, and proper alignment to reduce foot pain and improve overall foot function. The CAM boot will help immobilise the foot. 

Drop Foot Braces

The Push Ortho Foot Brace for Drop Foot or AFO support serves a different purpose from a conventional ankle brace. 

Drop foot can make it difficult to lift the front of the foot during walking, increasing the chance of the toes catching the ground. A drop foot brace, also known as an ankle foot orthosis or AFO, assists foot positioning and clearance through the walking cycle.

This type of support is relevant when gait and foot lift are the main concerns rather than ankle sprain or joint compression. Professional assessment is recommended when selecting support for foot drop.

 

Hip Protectors

Closed SafeHip Hip Protector Pants, Open SafeHip Hip Protector Pants and Belts provide protective padding over the hip area for people at increased risk of injury if they fall.

Choose between standard pants, open designs for easier continence care and belts for quick fitting and removal.

Back Stretchers

Back stretchers provide a supported arch for stretching, while decompression belts provide wearable lumbar support.

Choose between smooth, acupressure, padded and trigger point surfaces, or explore inflatable decompression belts if wearable lower back support better suits your routine.

 

Who can benefit from Braces & Supports?

Braces and supports are used across many different stages of activity and recovery.

They can be relevant for:

  • people managing joint weakness or instability
  • people with arthritis or joint stiffness
  • people recovering from sprains and strains
  • rehabilitation following injury or surgery
  • athletes and active people who need additional joint support
  • people with repetitive work or activity related strain
  • seniors who need additional joint stability
  • NDIS participants whose disability affects movement or joint function
  • people returning to walking, exercise or everyday activity after injury

When joint problems also affect walking or daily activities, suitable Walking Aids, Daily Living Aids or Independent Living Aids may form part of a broader support plan.

 

NDIS and Braces & Supports

Selected braces and supports may be relevant to a NDIS participant when they relate to disability needs, mobility, therapy goals or participation in everyday activities.

BetterCareMarket is a Registered NDIS Provider. NDIS funding is not automatic for every brace or support, and the appropriate option depends on the participant’s needs and available plan funding.

If you are unsure about a particular product, especially a structured brace, AFO, ROM brace or rehabilitation support, speak with your occupational therapist, physiotherapist, orthotist, support coordinator or plan manager before ordering.

 

Takeaway

Start with the joint, then choose the level of support.

Light supports provide compression and warmth. Structured braces add stability. Sports braces protect movement during activity. ROM braces control movement during rehabilitation.

Choose the body area above to compare the products designed for your specific support needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with the body area that needs support, then decide how much movement you want to keep. Flexible supports suit lighter needs, while structured, hinged or ROM braces provide progressively greater control.
A support usually provides flexible compression. A brace generally adds more structure or stability. A splint restricts movement more firmly and is often used when a joint needs stronger positioning.
No. More support is not automatically better. The brace should provide enough stability for your needs without unnecessarily restricting useful movement.
Some braces and compression supports are designed for joints affected by arthritis related stiffness, weakness or instability. The best type depends on the joint involved and the level of support required.
Sports braces are designed to combine stability with the movement needed for exercise. Different designs are available for the ankle, knee, wrist, thumb, elbow and shoulder depending on the activity and support required.
ROM means range of motion. These braces use adjustable hinges or settings to control how far a joint can bend or straighten during rehabilitation.
Professional advice is particularly important after surgery, fracture, significant ligament or tendon injury, neurological changes or when a brace needs specific movement settings or fitting.
Many braces are designed for walking, work and everyday tasks. Check the individual product description because some products allow natural movement while others deliberately restrict it.
It should feel secure without causing numbness, tingling, excessive pressure or circulation problems. Follow the sizing and fitting instructions supplied with the individual product.
PUSH braces are designed for people who need more than basic compression. The range includes orthopaedic braces for the thumb, wrist, elbow, shoulder, back, knee, ankle and foot. Many PUSH supports are made to stabilise the affected joint while still allowing useful movement for everyday tasks, work, sport or recovery. 
PUSH Care is usually suited to mild injuries, everyday support and comfort when movement feels restricted. PUSH Med offers stronger support for injury treatment, prevention and joint function under stress. PUSH Ortho is generally used when a joint needs more targeted stabilisation or when function is reduced. 
Braces and Supports may be eligible when they relate to your disability support needs and fit within the funding available in your NDIS plan. Check with your plan manager, support coordinator or treating professional if you are unsure.