Best Shoulder Braces For Rugby

HOW CAN I PREVENT OR AVOID A SHOULDER INJURY WHILE PLAYING RUGBY?

 

As rugby is a fast paced, high contact sport,there’s a high risk of developing a shoulder injury.

Wearing a Bauerfeind brace or shoulder support can reduce your chances of injury through enhanced stability, proprioception and moisture-wicking medical-grade compression.

Some of the most common forms of injury while playing rugby include rotator cuff tears, fractures, and shoulder joint dislocations.

Take a look at Manly's Brendon Elliot wearing the Bauerfeind OmoTrain.

Bauerfeind shoulder braces have a unique design that guides and centres the arm in the socket to ensure a stable shoulder without causing any restrictions to movement.

The Omotrain guides and centres the arm in the socket so the shoulder maintains proper natural movement, without impacting your mobility.

Strapping runs across back and hips, so it won't impinge upon the chest area. The OmoTrain can be worn on either the left or right shoulder.

This added support will help stabilise your joint without limiting your ability to jump serve, block, spike a ball or off-speed hit

 


    BEST SHOULDER BRACES FOR PLAYING RUGBY


    Bauerfeind OmoTrain Shoulder Brace for injured or strained shoulders from Rugby

    OmoTrain Shoulder Brace

    A shoulder brace for the relief of injured or strained shoulders. Provides stability for the shoulder joint.

    $209.95 - Buy Now

    • Soft knit fabric – Breathable knit is comfortable to wear, gentle on your skin and keeps moisture away from the body. It is machine washable in the gentle cycle.
    • Viscoelastic soft pad – Massaging nubs reduce swelling and relieve pain in the soft tissue.
    • High elasticity – Makes it easy to put the shoulder support on and take it off.
    • Strap system – Secures the brace to your body and centres the shoulder for stability and pain relief.
    • Pressure-reduced edges – Less compression at the edges for an optimal and comfortable fit that improves circulation.
    • The special chest-free wearing system – leaves the chest area free and does not restrict breathing for excellent wearing comfort.

    BEST SHOULDER BRACE FOR AFL

    Elite athletes and AFL players like Sam Burgess, Jared Hargreaves with high-quality, German-made Bauerfeind products to prevent and treat shoulder injuries such as AC joint separation and rotator cuff tendonitis. Bauerfeind braces help in stabilisation of the shoulder area and improve propioception.

    Take a look at this video to see how to measure yourself for the OmoTrain shoulder brace. The shoulder brace is made with a stretchable, breathable and moisture-wicking flat knit which prevents overheating during a Rugby game.

    HOW DO I PREVENT SHOULDER PAIN WHEN PLAYING RUGBY


    Rugby can place a lot of strain and load on your shoulders. Stretch before and after playing, and incorporate muscle strengthening exercises into your routine as well as flexibility exercises.

     

    HOW TO TREAT A RUGBY SHOULDER INJURY

     

    • Strains or Sprains. Many sprains and strains can be treated with the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. A physiotherapist can aid with recovery as well. If the sprain is more severe you may require surgery.
    • Rotator Cuff Tear. Conservative treatment such as rest, ice and physical therapy can help with full recovery of lower grade rotator cuff tears. If your injury is severe with a full or partial tear of the muscle or tendons, surgery may be the most appropriate.
    • Fractures. Depending on the location and severity of the fracture, surgery may or may not be required. Other treatment methods include immobilisation, icing, and pain relief medications.
    • Shoulder Joint Dislocation. The initial treatment includes relocating the shoulder joint back into its original place. Repeated dislocation overtime may require surgery to keep it stable. Other common methods include strengthening exercises

      Play it safe: Consult a doctor if you experience unusually intense and persistent shoulder pain.