Equipment
Respiratory and orthotic supports
Braces, collars, and airway clearance aids. Everything here should be fitted or prescribed by the care team first; this page explains what the items are, not whether you need one.
How to use this page
Every item below is listed with what it is for, the price band to expect, and the brands you will actually see. Ask your occupational or physical therapist which of these fits before you buy: much of it is covered as durable medical equipment with a physician order.
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Respiratory and orthotic supports: 8 items
Subluxation, Stroke, ALS
Arm sling / shoulder support
Support weak/flaccid arm, protect shoulder
- Typical price band
- $15–$40
- Brands you will see
- Vive; GivMohr (specialty)
- Typical rating
- ~4.4★
- Commonly used for
- Subluxation, Stroke, ALS
ALS head drop
Cervical / soft neck collar
Support for head drop / neck weakness
- Typical price band
- $15–$35
- Brands you will see
- Vive, ELENKER
- Typical rating
- ~4.3★
- Commonly used for
- ALS head drop
Edema, Circulation
Compression socks (edema)
Reduce swelling / improve circulation
- Typical price band
- $15–$30
- Brands you will see
- Physix, SB SOX
- Typical rating
- ~4.5★
- Commonly used for
- Edema, Circulation
Foot drop, Stroke, MS
Foot drop brace (AFO)
Lifts foot to prevent tripping
- Typical price band
- $15–$35
- Brands you will see
- Vive, BraceAbility
- Typical rating
- ~4.3★
- Commonly used for
- Foot drop, Stroke, MS
Respiratory
Nebulizer (compressor)
Deliver inhaled medication as mist
- Typical price band
- $25–$50
- Brands you will see
- TruNeb, MayLuck
- Typical rating
- ~4.6★
- Commonly used for
- Respiratory
Ask your occupational or physical therapist which version of this suits the person you care for. Many items in this category are covered as durable medical equipment with a physician order: see the coverage guide.
ALS, Secretions
Portable suction machine
Clear oral secretions
- Typical price band
- $60–$130
- Brands you will see
- Yimu, VacuAide-style
- Typical rating
- ~4.4★
- Commonly used for
- ALS, Secretions
Contracture, Stroke
Resting hand splint
Prevents contracture of the hand
- Typical price band
- $18–$35
- Brands you will see
- Vive, BraceAbility
- Typical rating
- ~4.3★
- Commonly used for
- Contracture, Stroke
Edema
Elevating leg rest / wedge
Elevate legs to reduce edema
- Typical price band
- $30–$60
- Brands you will see
- Vive, Xtra-Comfort
- Typical rating
- ~4.5★
- Commonly used for
- Edema
Before you buy anything
Check our equipment coverage guide first. Many of these items are covered as durable medical equipment, and a loan closet or a rental is often the better call than buying. Product links on this site earn a commission. It never changes which equipment we cover.