Back Braces & Orthoses · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Back Braces and Orthoses in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Back, neck, and knee braces for Santa Rosa Beach residents, prescribed as part of a plan to restore strength and get you out of the brace.
Back Braces & Orthoses for Santa Rosa Beach Patients
Santa Rosa Beach is a growing South Walton community of beach neighborhoods and coastal dune lakes. For many residents, our clinic in Fort Walton Beach is a reasonable drive of about 47 minutes along US 98.
A brace works best as part of a plan, not as the whole plan. At our clinic, bracing is paired with corrective care so the muscles around the injured area get stronger and you can rely on the brace less over time.
Bracing and Orthoses at Our Clinic
Knee braces may be used after a trauma or sports injury to stabilize the joint, keep it moving in a normal range, and allow it to heal with fewer complications. Other knee braces we prescribe are designed to off-load a degenerative knee with moderate to severe osteoarthritis.
Bracing is often combined with other care, including physical rehab, chiropractic adjustments, and custom foot orthotics. Off-loading knee braces may also be part of a regenerative care plan for knee osteoarthritis.
When a Brace May Be Recommended
Our team may recommend bracing for:
- Low back muscle spasms or an acute back strain
- Neck or back injuries after a car accident
- Knee instability after a sports injury or trauma
- Moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis
- Joints that need support during activities that trigger pain
If you are not sure whether a brace is right for you, our team will evaluate the injury first and only recommend support when it fits your plan.
If you are unsure where your symptoms are coming from, that is fine. Sorting that out is a normal part of the first appointment.
From First Call to Care Plan
Knowing what to expect can take a lot of stress out of a first appointment. Here is how back braces and orthoses usually begins for patients coming from Santa Rosa Beach:
Request an appointment online or call (850) 226-6728. No referral is needed, and our staff can verify your insurance benefits before treatment.
A detailed health history and physical exam, checking range of motion, orthopedic tests, and muscle strength, with X-rays only when medically necessary.
If support is needed, we choose and fit the brace, show you how and when to wear it, and plan the rehab steps that will help you wean off it.
Your team reviews progress at follow-up visits and changes the plan when needed, so each visit moves you toward your goals.
Your plan is reviewed as you go, and the number and spacing of visits depend on your condition and how your body responds.
Care Close to Home for Santa Rosa Beach
US 98 through South Walton and Destin carries heavy seasonal traffic, and collisions along this corridor can cause whiplash, back pain, and other injuries. Our clinic is about 47 minutes west for injury evaluation and follow-up.
The drive from Santa Rosa Beach is roughly 25 miles. Head north from CR 30A to US 98, follow it west through Destin and over the Brooks Bridge into Fort Walton Beach, then on to 24 Beal Pkwy.
Santa Rosa Beach's neighbors, including Miramar Beach to the west and Seaside and Freeport nearby, are also within reach of our Fort Walton Beach clinic.
Why Our Back Braces & Orthoses Stands Out
Here is what you can count on when you come to us from Santa Rosa Beach:
- Braces are fitted and explained by the same team that treats your injury
- Corrective care is designed to get you out of the brace as soon as possible
- Chiropractic, medical, rehab, and massage staff work together on your plan
- Plans explained in plain language, with time for your questions
Lisa Haik, APRN, FNP-BC, brings more than 25 years of health care experience and is certified in ultrasound-guided joint injections and trigger point injections. She works alongside Dr. Erik Persiani, D.C., and our rehab and massage staff.
We also believe care should fit your budget. Our office keeps a pricing structure designed to allow care for all budgets.
Back Braces & Orthoses FAQs for Santa Rosa Beach Patients
Does Medicare cover back braces from your clinic?
Our staff and facility are DME certified with Medicare as suppliers of braces and orthoses. Coverage depends on your plan and medical need, so our staff will verify and explain your benefits before treatment, at no charge.
How long is the drive from Santa Rosa Beach to your office?
Most Santa Rosa Beach patients reach us in about 47 minutes. Take US 98 (Emerald Coast Parkway) west through Destin and across Okaloosa Island into Fort Walton Beach, then follow Beal Parkway.
How long does back braces and orthoses usually take?
Fitting and instruction usually happen during a regular visit. How long you wear a brace depends on your injury; the goal of our corrective care phase is to restore strength and function so you can stop using it as soon as possible. For patients making the trip from Santa Rosa Beach, we try to combine treatments in one visit when that is appropriate, to save you extra drives.
Is back braces and orthoses covered by insurance?
Most insurance plans are accepted at our office, including Medicare. Since coverage varies from plan to plan, our staff will check your benefits and explain them before treatment, at no charge. If you have little or no coverage, flexible payment programs can be arranged. Our staff and facility are DME certified with Medicare as suppliers of braces and orthoses.
What should I wear to my back braces and orthoses appointment?
Wear thin, comfortable clothing that lets us fit the brace correctly, such as a T-shirt for back and neck braces or shorts for a knee brace. With a drive of about 47 minutes from Santa Rosa Beach, choose clothes that are comfortable both in the car and on the treatment table.
Do I need to wear a brace all day?
Not usually. We will tell you when and how long to wear your brace for your specific injury, and adjust that as your strength improves.
Ready to Take the Next Step, Santa Rosa Beach?
Request an appointment online or call (850) 226-6728, and our team will help you find a time that works around your schedule in Santa Rosa Beach.
Driving From Santa Rosa Beach
Use the map below for driving directions from Santa Rosa Beach to 24 Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. Most patients arrive in about 47 minutes.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
| Monday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 – 2:00 pm |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |