Bamboo Brace — West Valley City, UT

About

The Bamboo Brace is a dynamic elbow splint for children with special needs that encourages extension of the elbow at more favorable angles in order to learn gross and fine motor skills as well as manage undesired stereotypies and oral/facial interaction. The Bamboo Brace is sold with 5 flexible and interchangeable plastic supports of varying resistance. There are 5 different size options which fit children from as young as 2-3 months through adulthood. As a rehabilitation tool, The Bamboo Brace is excellent for both cases of spasticity (i.e. cerebral palsy) and weakness (i.e. low muscle tone, Down syndrome). In both situations, the dynamic re-alignment of the elbow assists children in gaining strength and control of key joints and musculature that are critical to the development of gross and fine motor skills. As a flexible yet effective deterrent, The Bamboo Brace also helps manage unwanted stereotypies and interaction of the child’s hands with the head, neck, and face for a variety of situations including mouthing, hand wringing, for diagnoses such as autism, Rett syndrome and post surgery for cleft palate repair.

Services

Infant Toddler (XS) Single Bamboo Brace$60Fits children as young as 2-3 months and as old as about 15-16 months. The Bamboo Brace (XS) size measures 4.0" (10 cm) long x 8.0" (20.5 cm) in wrap-around x 1.5 mm thick The child's arm length should be at least 6" (15 cm) from the beginning of the underarm to the wrist. To ensure a secure fit and performance, we recommend 0.5" (1.25 cm) as the minimum amount of overlap on the wrap-around portion.
Early Intervention (S) Single Bamboo Brace$65Fits children as young as 15-16 months and as old as about 3 years. The Bamboo Brace (S) size measures 5.5" (14 cm) long x 8.0" (20.5 cm) in wrap-around x 1.5 mm thick The child's arm length should be at least 7.5" (19 cm) from the beginning of the underarm to the wrist. To ensure a secure fit and performance, we recommend 0.5" (1.25 cm) as the minimum amount of overlap on the wrap-around portion.
Younger Grade School (M) Single Bamboo Brace$72NOTE: The Bamboo Brace (M) size is also frequently used on the lower extremities of older babies and toddlers to support and re-align the knee for improved standing, cruising, and bridging. Specifics of The Bamboo Brace Size M Fits children as young as 3.5 years and as old as about 8-9 years. The Bamboo Brace (M) size measures 7.25" (18.5 cm) long x 10.0" (25.5 cm) in wrap-around x 3.0 mm thick The child's arm length should be at least 9.5" (24 cm) from the beginning of the underarm to the wrist. To ensure a secure fit and performance, we recommend 0.5" (1.25 cm) as the minimum amount of overlap on the wrap-around portion.
Adolescent (L) Single Bamboo Brace$78NOTE: The Bamboo Brace (L) size is also frequently used on the lower extremities of younger children to support and re-align the knee for improved standing, cruising, and bridging. Specifics of The Bamboo Brace Size L Fits children as young as 3.5 years and as old as about 8-9 years. The Bamboo Brace (L) size measures 9.0" (23 cm) long x 12.0" (30.5 cm) in wrap-around x 3.0 mm thick The child's arm length should be at least 11" (29 cm) from the beginning of the underarm to the wrist. To ensure a secure fit and performance, we recommend 0.5" (1.25 cm) as the minimum amount of overlap on the wrap-around portion.
Teen/Adult (XL) Single Bamboo Brace$87NOTE: The Bamboo Brace (XL) size is also frequently used on the lower extremities of children to support and re-align the knee for improved standing, cruising, and bridging. Specifics of The Bamboo Brace Size XL Fits children as young as 14 years through adulthood. The Bamboo Brace (XL) size measures 10.5" (26.5 cm) long x 15.0" (38 cm) in wrap-around x 3.0 mm thick The child's arm length should be at least 14.5" (36 cm) from the beginning of the underarm to the wrist. To ensure a secure fit and performance, we recommend 0.5" (1.25 cm) as the minimum amount of overlap on the wrap-around portion.
Combination Clinic 6-Pack$341NOTE: The Bamboo Brace M, L and XL sizes are also frequently used on the lower extremities of children to support and re-align the knee for improved standing, cruising, and bridging. The Bamboo Brace Combination Clinic 6-Pack is an excellent assessment tool for therapist and clinicians to assist in evaluating and sizing patients for treatment using dynamic elbow bracing. The Combination Clinic 6-Pack contains: 1 pair of Infant/Toddler (XS), 1 pair Early Intervention (S) and 1 pair Younger Grade School (M) Bamboo Braces.
Combination Clinic 8-Pack$478NOTE: The Bamboo Brace M, L and XL sizes are also frequently used on the lower extremities of children to support and re-align the knee for improved standing, cruising, and bridging. The Bamboo Brace Combination Clinic 8-Pack is an excellent assessment tool for therapist and clinicians to assist in evaluating and sizing patients for treatment using dynamic elbow bracing. The Combination Clinic 8-Pack contains: 1 pair of Infant/Toddler (XS), 1 pair Early Intervention (S), 1 pair Younger Grade School (M) and 1 pair Adolescent (L) Bamboo Braces.
Combination Clinic 10-Pack$636NOTE: The Bamboo Brace M, L and XL sizes are also frequently used on the lower extremities of children to support and re-align the knee for improved standing, cruising, and bridging. The Bamboo Brace Combination Clinic 10-Pack is an excellent assessment tool for therapist and clinicians to assist in evaluating and sizing patients for treatment using dynamic elbow bracing. The Combination Clinic 10-Pack contains: 1 pair of Infant/Toddler (XS), 1 pair Early Intervention (S), 1 pair Younger Grade School (M), 1 pair Adolescent (L), and 1 pair Teen/Adult Bamboo Braces.
The Supinator Strap$15The Supinator Strap (TSS) is designed to assist in helping to rotate the forearm to produce a more functional position of the hand with the thumb and the forearm in neutral. The Supinator Strap works by crossing both the wrist and forearm joints, gently assisting with supination, wrist extension and radial deviation. Supination and the associated movements of the wrist are required in a wide variety of daily living activities such as feeding, grooming, dressing and writing. For individuals with neurological diagnoses supination can be lost or have failed to develop. The Supinator Strap works well when combined with and anchored to The Bamboo Brace. 1in x 24in.
Dynamic Bracing Consultations$90As the originator of dynamic elbow bracing and primary developer of The Bamboo Brace, Michael J. Workman PT, C/NDT is qualified to assist both parents and clinicians to get the most movement possible out of your children and patients. Michael J. uses creative video analysis, paired with sound treatment strategies to create home programs with proven track records of success. Michael J is happy to assist parents and clinicians in the following areas: - A full photo and video review of your child. Michael will provide treatment strategies, recommendations, and video conferencing when possible. - Tele-treatment via conference call about your child/client, while addressing any questions, and creating prioritized treatment based upon your goals. - Presentations and staff in-services with CEU’s for PTs/OTs (virtually or in-person) on dynamic elbow bracing or other treatment strategies. - Preparation for/attending (virtually or in-person) IEP and other educational meetings/medical appointments as an advocate for your child and family.

Hours

Monday9 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday9 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday9 AM – 6 PM
Friday9 AM – 6 PM

Location

2324 S. Constitution Blvd.West Valley City, UT 84119

Why choose us

Bamboo Brace stands apart from competitors because it was founded by physical therapists — people who actually understand how elbow injuries present, heal, and require immobilization in real clinical settings. That clinical origin gives the product a credibility and design intelligence that generic medical suppliers simply can't replicate. Most competitors in the elbow splint space offer one-size-fits-all or adult-adapted solutions that ignore the anatomical and compliance differences across patient types, forcing both kids and adults into braces that don't fit well and don't get worn consistently. Bamboo Brace was built to solve that — a purpose-designed splint that accounts for real-world wearability, meaning patients actually keep it on, which directly impacts recovery outcomes. The fact that it ships to 50+ countries isn't just a logistics footnote either — it signals that the medical community globally has recognized it as filling a genuine gap that no one else was addressing. In a space dominated by large, slow-moving medical device companies churning out commodity products, Bamboo Brace is a specialist solution born from clinical frustration with what already existed.

Credentials & licensing

Insured

Physical Therapist
#332507-2401 · UT · expires 05/31/2027
Physical Therapist
#296086 · UT · expires 11/30/2026

What customers say

I am a school physical therapist. I currently am using the Bamboo Brace with an 8 1/2 year old student who has Lissencephaly. Her hands were always in her mouth. The skin on her hands and around her mouth was quite red and raw. This behavior was limiting her ability to participate in functional activities in the classroom. Using the Bamboo Brace helped her keep her hands away from her face and stay more focused on using her head switch and using her hands to explore her environment including a variety of textures. She tolerates the brace well during activities and seems comfortable wearing it.

— Sue, Direct

My daughter starting using the Bamboo Brace around age 2 1/2, and I wish we had known about it when she was younger so she would have learned how to crawl! She was a scooter! Even until age 2 1/2, she would avoid any type of crawling, but since she has been using the brace, she is much better at crawling. She often chooses to crawl around while she is playing, and she has gained enough strength and range of motion to do it without the brace. The brace has many more benefits than helping with crawling though. If you are considering the brace - for a child at ANY age, I highly recommend it. I plan to purchase the next size up when she outgrows this one.

— Anne, Direct

I am a pediatric physical therapist working primarily with children with neurological and genetic disorders (i.e. CP, Down syndrome, Prader Willi, etc.). I came across this product 9 months ago when looking on different sites for a product to assist with elbow support for UE weight-bearing. I was so excited when I found the Bamboo Brace...it was exactly what I was looking for. Michael was so helpful with providing advice for how to use the brace with my patients. Initially I thought I would ONLY use the brace to assist with upper extremity weight bearing with children with low tone. Once I got started using the brace I was excited to see that it was very useful in MANY, MANY other ways including constraint induced therapy, to prevent mouthing, proximal support of the elbow joint during fine motor activities at the hand when child is in sitting, crawling, rolling, etc. It is definitely like having another set of hands...I don't know any pediatric PT who hasn't wished for that! I absolutely love this product. I am so glad that Michael was able to make a product that wasn't available and also being committed to continuing to help other find uses for this product as well.

— Kristen PT, DPT, Direct

I'd just like to tell you how much of a difference the bamboo brace has made to Aleisha. Aleisha is 4 and has global developmental delay. I ordered the bamboo brace because of her constant mouthing of her hands. Since wearing the bamboo braces on both arms, she has much more control and we are finding she is concentrating more on other things. Although she puts her hands straight back in her mouth when the braces come off we are hoping that eventually she'll mouth less and less when un-braced. Thank you for developing The Bamboo Brace, it's fantastic!

— Jackie, Direct

Hi Michael, Thank you for the follow up. Our Bamboo Braces are working out awesome! She is able to sit up and use her arms for support all by herself!!

— Emily, Direct