OrthoMed Canada

OrthoMed Canada: Orthopedics and Compression Online

OrthoMed Canada is a Canadian online store dedicated to the sale of orthoses, braces, compression stockings, and medical devices. The company presents itself as Canada's leading online retailer in its category and claims to have the most extensive selection of standard and custom braces from the industry's top brands.

The catalog includes products aimed at stabilization, protection, injury prevention, and pain relief for different lifestyles. The store organizes its offerings by body part and product type, and includes both direct-sale items and rental options in some categories.

Orthoses and Braces by Body Part

The orthoses and braces section is structured according to the body part requiring support. For the knee, the store distinguishes between products for osteoarthritis (OA), ligament braces, patella stabilizers, straps, and sports knee braces, as well as custom orthoses and accessories. For the foot and ankle, it offers supports, insoles and correctors, ankle braces and sleeves, and medical walking boots and footwear.

In the wrist, hand, and thumb area, orthoses and braces for wrist and hand are sold, as well as thumb and finger supports. For shoulder and elbow, there are slings and shoulder orthoses, and elbow braces and supports. The back, spine, and hip section includes orthoses and support belts for back and spine, and hip braces and supports.

Cold Therapy and Medical Devices

The store has a specific cold therapy category, with products such as the Polar Care Wave system and options organized by body part: knee, shoulder, hip, back, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, and elbow. It also offers cold therapy machines, pads, sleeves and wraps, as well as parts and accessories, and a cold therapy equipment rental service.

Within medical devices and supplies, the catalog includes wound and injury bandages and dressings, TENS and NMES electrotherapy, pneumatic compression, bone growth stimulators, crutches, canes, walking aids and scooters, heat and ice packs, massagers, kinesiology tape, and daily living aids and home safety. Traction devices for back and neck are also offered.

Medical and Athletic Compression

Compression is one of the store's central areas. The medical compression offering is classified by pressure levels —15-20 mmHg (mild), 20-30 mmHg (moderate), and 30-40 mmHg (high/firm)— and includes compression stockings and socks, men's styles, flight and travel socks, colorful and patterned options, maternity compression, value packs, and accessories. Compression arm sleeves and products for lymphedema and lipedema therapy are also sold, with wraps and bandages for the upper and lower body.

In the athletic field, OrthoMed Canada offers compression and technical apparel from the CEP brand, with compression tights and shorts, tops, shin and calf sleeves, arm and forearm sleeves, thigh, hamstring, quadricep, and iliotibial band sleeves, triathlon compression socks, and activewear. The store also has a men's compression section and a compression learning center.

Brands and Healthcare Advice

The company works with leading brands in the industry, including Bauerfeind, Breg, Corflex, DonJoy, Ossur, Sigvaris, Jobst, Juzo, Medi, CEP, and Therafirm. The store states that it adds new products every week and that its healthcare team offers advice to choose the right product, with free consultation by phone, email, chat, and video.

OrthoMed Canada presents itself as a Canadian company with over 20 years of experience, fast shipping, and an easy exchange policy. The store offers free shipping on orders over $150 and a money-back guarantee. The site also publishes informative guides on topics such as maternity compression stockings, chronic venous disease, and compression for cold climates.