Brace-Yourself Reviews 

139
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been buying their knee supports for a few years. They certainly have helped and I’m able to run 25km a week, as well as play over 10 hours of Pickleball. However, one of the knee sup... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant company to buy products from. They are there on the other side of the phone to talk to you and to advise you. When order needed changing or products needed exchanging or refunding... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was my first time ordering knee braces and I ended up ordering the wrong size. Send them an e-mail and got an immediate response. Jeff sorted everything out in no time while advising abo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been experiencing neck / shoulder pain and stiffness. After discussion with Jeff (who was extremely helpful) I opted to try the Tend Deep. Order arrived fast and WOW.....provided immediate relief... See more

Company details

  1. Medical supply store
  2. Exercise Equipment Shop
  3. Home Care Service
  4. Sporting Goods Shop

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Brace-Yourself is a UK specialist in orthopaedic braces, sports supports, compression sleeves and rehabilitation equipment, based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. We supply individuals, physiotherapy clinics and professional sports teams with clinically effective products from leading manufacturers including Bauerfeind, Incrediwear, Sissel, Actimove and FootActive. We launched to offer something better than the typical online orthopaedic shopping experience, where products are often poorly made or of limited medical benefit. Today we're recognised in the industry as a leading independent provider of premium orthopaedic braces and supports, and every product we sell is chosen because it's clinically effective and can be self-applied without needing a clinician. Our range covers medical supports such as braces, splints and slings for the knee, ankle, wrist, shoulder and spine, suitable for post-surgical recovery, chronic conditions and acute injuries. For active customers, our sports and performance & recovery ranges provide joint protection and faster recovery through advanced compression and semiconductor fabric technology. We also stock fitness and rehabilitation equipment such as foam rollers, balance boards and kinesiology tape, orthopaedic footwear and insoles for conditions like plantar fasciitis and bunions, and comfort products including ergonomic pillows and posture supports. Whether customers are recovering from injury, managing a long-term condition, or looking for the best in sports protection, we aim to provide trusted, clinically proven products backed by expert advice. We believe health is about more than fixing problems — our products are designed to support body, mind and lifestyle together, combining science and innovation with a genuine focus on lasting wellbeing.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Good prices, speedy delivery and a personal, prompt and friendly response to my phone and email queries. Recommend.

10 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I was taken by surprise at just how good the customer service was from Jeff. It's rare these days. I called in to check if they had the product in stock before I made the order online. Jeff was very helpful over the phone and quick to respond on emails. I received my order the next day as promised. I don't usually make a fuss of things but given it was a premium product at a premium price I noticed that the product may have been used before. I sent a photo to Jeff and queried it with him. He got back to me the same evening and offered to send me a replacement ASAP as he had just had another delivery. I would definitely purchase from this company again.

11 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service indeed !

Having tried locally without success on 22nd Dec to urgently obtain an ankle brace and being told it would be in January , I contacted Brace -Yourself by phone. Geoff was exceptionally helpful and the next day a delivery company delivered my brace. Truly exceptional service/ would not hesitate to recommend this company.

22 December 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service.

Excellent Customer Service.
Having contacted the company by phone regarding a problem, the response I received was friendly, helpful and extremely satisfactory.

13 December 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clinical specialist advice

Advised to purchase from clinical specialist for my son, initial problems were with courier and contacted Brace-yourself. Magic, fast response and a named person who was excellent in dealing with my query. Thank you, excellent company in my experience

6 December 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jeff could not be more helpful

Jeff could not be more helpful! He was efficient, polite and professional. I felt like a valued customer and look forward to sharing this company and it’s products with others.

18 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant online shopping experience

Brilliant online shopping experience. Jeff is so nice and patient.
Jeff solved my problem as the company sent me the wrong items.
New items on the way…..
Also good products, best knee brace I ever had before. Can’t wait to flying on the court!!!

18 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't thank Jeff enough from…

I can't thank Jeff enough from Brace-yourself for his amazing service. I was visiting family in the UK from Ireland and as I only had a short delivery window, Jeff organised for my fantastic GenuTrain support to be shipped and delivered for a next day delivery. The fit was perfect and has given my Ultra Marathon exploits a new beginning. I will be back to order another support shortly, many thanks again.

6 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A pleasure to deal with

There was a slight delivery hitch which was out of Brace-Yourself hands Jeff sorted the problem right away and the order was delivered the following day. Will certainly use the company again. The product bought is doing the job perfectly. Would give 6 stars if possible

26 August 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5/5 great !

Excellent customer service, super fast delivery and really happy with the knee brace - it’s making my injury a lot more manageable. Would definitely recommend this company! Thanks :-)

14 August 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent first class service

Cannot thank you enough for getting a brace for my son so quickly. You were so patient and kind in helping get the right brace and it came the next day so we can take on our holiday.
Excellent service and would definatly recommend. Thankyou

20 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and great seller

I’d been looking for a wrist support for when I play tennis for a while, but I wanted something that didn’t look too ‘medical’. I saw the Bauerfeind Sports Wrist Strap and ordered it.

Communication with Brace-Yourself was great - I was kept notified of order confirmation and dispatch. But when my item hadn’t arrived after a week I followed up by email and they checked the tracking for me (within about half an hour of my email being sent). It turned out there was a problem with the courier and my parcel was stuck somewhere in the FedEx network.
Jeff arranged for a replacement order via DPD and it arrived the very next day.

I’m happy to say the item itself is perfect for my requirements; it gives great support to my wrist and I love the bright pink and orange colours - it’s almost like a very functional fashion accessory.

I always think you can tell more about a company and how they deal with things that have gone wrong than when they have gone right and this was a very positive experience.

Thanks to Jeff for your excellent customer service.

6 July 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm expecting my refund,but for 97£ I…

I'm expecting my refund,but for 97£ I was expecting a little support and quality, I had to return it and pay for return,as they don't offer returns prepaid labels
I've received a lot's of emails because of my review, I still maintain my opinion that fot 97 £ I was expecting a good quality and a perfect support for my knee,after the surgery..so poor quality and I've been asked what improvements can be made,they should offer a prepaid label return at least for items above 50£
And still didn't received yet my refund,in my initial review I write about not so good quality and not good support

16 June 2023
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Reply from Brace-Yourself

Hello Andreea,

Thank you for leaving your comments, I am sorry to hear you feel our products and service did not meet your expectations on this occasion.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss these points directly with you as our records indicate no complaint about product quality, just that it was not suitable for your condition, and that you received no service.

With regard to the return, our policy is clearly stated on our website.

Kind regards
Jeff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous assistance

Trying to purchase a Bauerfeind product online I experienced sizing difficulties. On calling Brace-Yourself I was assisted by Jeff. Immediately helpful and friendly, he even contacted Germany directly to solve my questions. He responded immediately he had the required answers and my purchase from then was simple. My purchase arrived quickly and is exactly what I require. These are not inexpensive products and the correct measurements are essential, getting it right first time is important. Jeff's assistance was invaluable and I could not be more delighted with the service I received.

4 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I have ordered 2 braces both of which arrived quickly. Unfortunately I needed to return them as they were too big for me. Brace Yourself have been brilliant in terms of providing advice and refunding my money. They will now be my go to supplier for braces in the future.

5 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product and service

After ankle surgery a family member had to wear a large size 13 moon boot all the time, for 6-8 weeks. We really struggled to find a shower cover big enough to fit over the boot, as they all measured too small.
The medical shower leg protection from Brace-Yourself comes in a large, size 12-14, shoe size. It is a perfect fit, easy to get on and off and keeps the leg totally dry during a shower. It is making life so much easier.
The customer service has been excellent - emails replied to quickly and the order arrived the day after dispatch. Highly recommend this company.

3 May 2023
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