is it diffulcult to breathe while wearing this brace?
1269108
It shouldn't be too difficult but it keeps everything in place so In the beginning it is very tight but I stretched mine a little for a few hours .. What I did was I wrapped it around one of the thin chairs that I have for a few hours and this way it lossened the eleastic so it made me feel I could breath once I did that.
1269109
I have found the brace to very comfortable and has not affected my breathing.
1269110
no, it is not difficult to breathe while wearing the brace. If you have it pulled real tight it might be uncomfortable when sitting but just relax it a little then. It is a very nice brace, I love mine.
48811
No! I tend to run out of wind before my arms give out. the snorkel lets me focus on stroke and not have to worry about getting air. The tube is a bit long, but breathing through it is not an issue.
85793
Yes it does, but it is not precise while wearing, you have to take it off so that the body temperature does not affect it.
2240338
It's a strong smell. Even with a mask it will almost knock you out. I don't think it's safe to breathe. I always do mine outside like on my deck where there is open area.
730515
More or less. I wear two braces, I put them both on each night. You can get used to it. The alternative is not having any brace at all, and suffering pain.
330761
Yes, you can wear it while exercising but it may not be very comfortable after a half hour or more and you will want to be careful that it stays in place and doesn't go flying off since it is not designed for such. It takes constant readings -- showing your heart rate as well as your oxygen/blood saturation level.
329481
No Courtney it will not. Its only to prevent irritation from your brace. By wearing it under.
962653
The answer is quite simple. If you keep the brace on it traps fluids which produces rashes bacterial fungal . The preventive measures consist of periodically opening the brace to drying it out . Using baby powder & or antiperspirant is helpful in keeping the brace & producing less skin irritation
866112
I would not recommend it. The biggest reason is that your visibility is *really* limited. Also hearing is rather muffled. Like Nicole said, breathing is okay...but I don't know about while running for over 6 miles. Inhaling would be annoying in that you'll be try get your oxygen from hot moist spent air that you've just exhaled. Now if the race is a run/walk and someone (who's not wearing a mask) is steering you with a set of reins...that could work...well - if the person that's steering doesn't want to see you hurt. ;)
1370310
You could wear it while biking, if you want an extra workout. Breathing is restricted, and I don't know how well the thing will stay on with the bumps in the road or sweat.
1113202
I don't notice any difference with the protector on. It breathes pretty well.
316275
Yes, it breathes. There is only a section of foam that supports the thigh near the knee. Otherwise, it is all mesh. This is an extremely comfortable chair for the price. Simple, but entirely functional and adaptable.
360103
Yes. There is an adjustable valve that increases or decreases the amount of resistance to your breathing.
212855
Kim, I don't believe so because I regularly do my exercises at the gym. Also, I am not dependent on the brace, I wear it only to help me heal whenever I hurt my back.
1492937
Well, I guess the answer to that would depend on how you wear the breathing piece. I hold it right in front of my mouth or nose, so I get a good hit compared to just wearing it loosely. You can buy face masks for it which would increase the amount of oxygen you get a good bit I would imagine. All I can tell you really is that I like mine a lot. I have asthma, and after a bad attack, my colour is off and I feel drained. After using the oxygen bar, my colour returns more to normal, and I feel much, much, much better. It also helps when I have a headache, or just drained in general.
1692379
I always wear it on my bare skin. If I use it at work, then I try to sneak away during lunch and remove the brace for a few minutes. It does get a little sweaty and uncomfortable, but for the most part it's great. It provides me with the support I need and improves my posture. I haven't tried washing it, my only concern would be rusting the metal springs.
299914
I just breath like I do when I'm not using the mask. When I'm really tired, I breath through my mouth. Carbon dioxide leave out the air flow out side.