# Any experience with shoulder or posture support braces?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [August 6, 2003, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experience-with-shoulder-or-posture-support-braces/193424 "2003-08-06T20:52:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 6, 2003, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experience-with-shoulder-or-posture-support-braces/193424/1 "2003-08-06T20:52:04Z")

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I’m curious to know if anyone (specifically females, though) have had any experience with the type of shoulder support braces typically related to sports physical therapy.

Example [here](http://www.practicesolutions.com.au/wwwsportstek/shoulder.html)

Many years ago I broke my collarbone and subsequently had to have it rebroken because it healed incorrectly. Since then I’ve had problems associated with that injury. I was initially given a figure-eight brace that I wore on and off for a few years afterwards. It seemed to help alleviate some of the pain. I’ve since lost it, though, and it was a little bulky to wear. Do you think a sports-type brace could provide the same kind of support as a figure-eight brace? And are they uncomfortable for women to wear? They also market [posture supports](http://www.practicesolutions.com.au/wwwsportstek/posture.html) that look like they might be a bit more comfortable, but don’t look like they would offer the right kind of support. Does anyone have any experience with either kind of brace? Thanks!