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About BraceLab

BraceLab: Embrace Functional Freedom

MetaGrip on hand

We want you to be able to live life to the fullest — doing the things you love without pain or discomfort. Offering users an alternative to bulky and movement-restricting braces, Push® and Push® Sports orthoses for the upper and lower extremities and spine are designed to enhance your recovery, safety, and ultimately, your active lifestyle. BraceLab is proud to be the exclusive distributor of high-quality Push braces in the U.S., including the game-changing thumb basal joint brace for women and men, the Push® MetaGrip®.

In addition to offering anatomically correct and clinically proven braces, BraceLab is also committed to advancing the industry and providing high-quality training opportunities. Through collaboration with, HandLab, a clinical education consultancy, we have trained practitioners in 26 countries around the globe and make a wealth of free educational resources available on the Clinicians Classroom.

BraceLab's Mission

Our mission is to provide individuals and medical professionals with premium quality Push orthoses that optimize support and maximize function. We support medical professionals by providing practical clinical information in our Clinician’s Classroom.

About Push

Push Braces makes 20 premium braces for elbows, wrists, knees, ankles, backs, shoulders and necks whose streamlined designs and durability provide optimal support without unnecessarily restricting movement. Our revolutionary product line includes the Push MetaGrip, Push Sports Thumb Brace and Push ortho Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO).

The brand is owned by orthopaedic brace developer Nea International bv in the Netherlands, who is a subsidiary of Ofa Bamberg in Germany, a manufacturer of orthopaedic supports, orthoses and compression stockings. All Push braces are manufactured in Europe with high-quality materials and come with a 90-day guarantee.

Our History

1986: The maker of Push braces, Nea International bv, is established to provide innovative and functional treatments for joint injuries
1996: HandLab, a clinical education consultancy for hand therapists, is founded
2007: Push engages Judy C. Colditz, OT/L, CHT, FAOTA, and future BraceLab founder, to consult on the development and design of the Push MetaGrip thumb brace
2011: HandLab introduces the Push MetaGrip at the annual conference of the American Society of Hand Therapists and it is immediately in high demand
2014: A biomechanics peer-reviewed study finds the Push MetaGrip allows motion at the MCP joint and affords the largest hand function over competitors
2017: A Bone and Joint Journal study finds patients prefer the Push MetaGrip to a custom-made orthosis
2017: HandLab spins off BraceLab, a new venture to provide the full line of 20 different Push braces for elbows, wrists, knees, ankles, backs, shoulders, and necks to the U.S. market
2020: BraceLab.com creates the Clinician’s Classroom to house the clinical information for therapists which was previously on the HandLab website, creating open access to all clinical education videos

Our Leaders

Headshot of Judy Colditz

As an occupational therapist with more than 40 years’ experience, Judy Colditz is regarded in the industry as a master clinician, a skilled teacher and an expert orthotic maker. She founded HandLab in 1996 to provide education and consultancy services to hand therapists, and spun out BraceLab in 2017 to bring Push products to the American market.

During her career, Ms. Colditz has served as president of both the International Federation of Societies of Hand Therapists and the American Society of Hand Therapists, and has shared her passion for continuing education through teaching workshops and giving lectures in more than 26 countries around the globe. She has published more than a dozen juried professional papers, holds four patents for hand therapy products, and served as a design consultant on the groundbreaking Push MetaGrip.

From 1982 to 1996, Ms. Colditz owned and managed the largest privately owned outpatient therapy practice in North Carolina, which included hand therapy, physical therapy, and work hardening.

Giving Back to the Community

BraceLab lives by the philosophy “When you learn it, teach it.” This mantra has guided our commitment to advancing hand therapy around the world.

  • Donated hand therapy educational materials to developing hand therapy centers in Thailand, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, Ghana, India, Kenya, Ethiopia, China, India, Poland, Romania, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and many others
  • Given funds to help hand therapists attend the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy Triennial Meeting
  • Provided free access to online credit courses in response to COVID-19
  • Made our previously fee-based online credit courses free for all to access

As a woman-owned small business based in North Carolina, we provide financial support to nonprofit organizations making a profound impact in our community.

  • Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina
  • Eyes, Ears, Nose and Paws (A prison-based program for training medical service dogs)
  • Read and Feed (Provides children with access to books and free meals)
  • The Arthritis Foundation
  • The Triangle Aphasia Project

Terms and Conditions

Orders cannot be changed or cancelled after submission. Please review your order for accuracy before submitting.

Shipping & Handling

When choosing your shipping option, please allow 1-2 business days for order processing in addition to shipping times. We make every effort to process orders the same day up to 1:00pm, but we cannot guarantee it. BraceLab does not ship on weekends or holidays.

BraceLab Warranty Information

BraceLab wants you to be satisfied with your purchase from us. All Push Braces and Push Sports Braces are guaranteed against any defect in materials or workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase, unless altered or laundered incorrectly (see product insert for instructions).

Patient Exchanges & Returns

BraceLab offers free returns and exchanges to ensure that you get the correct size and fit.

For Fit or Sizing Exchanges or Returns:
  • To request an exchange or return due to improper fit, please call us at 888-235-8221 or email us at support@bracelab.com within 30 days of purchase to receive return instructions and an RMA authorization number. Exchanges and returns must be received by BraceLab within 15 business days of the RMA authorization number issuance. No exchanges or returns will be accepted without an RMA authorization number.
  • All braces returned for improper fit must be in new condition with the original product inserts and packaging. Braces may be tried on for sizing and fit but must be unused to be returned or exchanged.
For Defective Exchanges or Returns:
  • If you have an issue with product workmanship within 90 days, please contact us immediately at 1-888-235-8221 or support@bracelab.com. We will provide you with an RMA authorization number. Defective exchanges or returns must be received by BraceLab within 15 business days of the RMA authorization number issuance. No defective exchanges or returns will be accepted without an RMA authorization number.

BraceLab Customer Service is available weekdays from 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST, except on holidays.

Exchange braces and refunds on returns will be issued within two business days of BraceLab receiving the original product under the conditions stated above. Replacement shipping is provided free via USPS Priority Mail. If you require expedited shipment it must be paid in full and in advance of shipment.

These policies do not apply to international orders. Please contact BraceLab for information.

Please ensure you follow the above policies for prompt resolution. If these policies are not met, BraceLab may refuse your shipment – you will be notified and the product may be returned to you at your expense.

Therapist / Clinic / Reseller Exchanges and Returns

Exchanges can be made provided the original order was placed for a specific patient and the exchange or return request is made within 30 days of the original purchase. Exchanges and returns are not allowed on original orders of 4 or more braces.

You must contact BraceLab Support at 1-888-235-8221 or support@bracelab.com to obtain an RMA authorization number prior to sending any return or exchanged or defective product.

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