Medical supplies · prescribed by your doctor
Recovery devices for work and auto injuries
After an injury, a doctor may prescribe a brace or a device to use at home. These pages explain, in plain English, what each type of device is, how it’s generally used, and the questions worth asking your doctor. Use the form to get more information.
Medical emergency? Call 911. If you've just been injured, get medical care first — paperwork and pharmacy questions can wait. This page is educational only and is not medical or legal advice.
Product lines
Prescriptions.plus SupportLine Bracing
Back, knee, ankle, elbow, wrist and cervical bracing
Braces support and limit the movement of an injured joint or part of the spine. Doctors choose the type, size and how long to wear it based on the injury.
PulseWrap PEMF Recovery Wrap
Pulsed electromagnetic field + heat wraps
A wearable garment that combines gentle heat with a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF). PEMF devices create low-level magnetic pulses through a coil in the wrap.
DualStim TENS/NMES Unit
Nerve and muscle stimulation unit
A small battery-powered unit that sends mild electrical pulses through pads on the skin. It has both TENS and NMES settings and several massage-style modes.
ColdFlow Compression System
Wireless, ice-free cold compression
A wireless cold-compression system that cools and gently compresses an injured or post-surgical area without bags of ice.
NeckStrong Cervical Trainer
Neck strengthening device + 12-week home program
A neck-strengthening device used with a structured 12-week home exercise program, typically after the acute phase of a neck injury.
LumaHeal Red Light Pad
Infrared heat + low-level red light pad
A flexible pad that combines infrared heat with low-level red light, shaped to sit on the neck, shoulder, lower back, elbow, wrist, hand, knee or foot.
BoneBoost Growth Stimulators
Bone growth stimulation devices
Bone growth stimulators are external devices that some surgeons prescribe after certain fractures and spinal fusion surgeries.
By injury area
Back
Lifting, twisting, falls and long hours of driving or sitting are common causes of work-related back injuries.
Neck
Neck injuries at work and in car accidents range from strains to disc injuries and fusion surgery.
Shoulder
Overhead work, lifting and falls can injure the rotator cuff, labrum and other shoulder structures.
Elbow
Repetitive gripping and tool use can lead to elbow tendon injuries; falls can cause fractures and dislocations.
Wrist & hand
Repetitive motion, crush injuries, cuts and falls on an outstretched hand are frequent work injuries.
Hip
Falls, heavy lifting and repetitive squatting can injure the hip joint and the muscles around it.
Knee
Kneeling, climbing, twisting and falls cause many ligament, meniscus and kneecap injuries at work.
Ankle & foot
Slips, trips, falls from ladders and dropped objects are frequent causes of ankle and foot injuries.
After surgery
Recovery after orthopedic or spine surgery usually comes with a home-care plan from the surgeon, which may include medical devices.
TENS vs NMES
Two kinds of electrical stimulation
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) sends mild pulses through pads on the skin aimed at nerves. It’s typically prescribed to help manage pain.
NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation) uses pulses that make muscles contract. It’s typically used in rehabilitation, for example when a muscle needs to be re-activated after an injury or surgery.
Your doctor or therapist decides which setting, where the pads go, and for how long. About the DualStim TENS/NMES Unit
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of medical supplies are covered here?
Bracing (back, knee, ankle, elbow, wrist and cervical collars), a PEMF and heat recovery wrap, a TENS/NMES stimulation unit, a cold compression system, a neck strengthening trainer, a red light and infrared heat pad, and bone growth stimulators. Each has its own page explaining what it is and what to ask your doctor.
Do I need a prescription for these devices?
The devices on Prescriptions.plus are prescribed by a doctor. Ask your doctor whether one is appropriate for you.
Is Prescriptions.plus a medical supplier?
No. Prescriptions.plus is an educational portal. When you ask for more information, your request goes to Prescriptions.plus and our medical-supply partner, who can answer questions.
Will insurance or workers' comp pay for it?
We can't say — coverage depends on your plan, your claim and your state. Ask your adjuster or insurer, and the supplier can explain what they need.
Can my doctor's office request information?
Yes. Doctors and clinics can use the same form, and can also join the Prescriptions.plus Home Delivery Program for prescriptions.
What if I have a medical emergency?
Call 911. This site is educational only and isn't monitored for emergencies.
Medical devices shown here are prescribed by a doctor. Ask your doctor whether any of them is appropriate for you. Prescriptions.plus does not diagnose, prescribe, bill or decide coverage. Product names shown are Prescriptions.plus program names. Educational purposes only.