Infrared Orthopedic Support Buyer's Guide: Shoulder, Back, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Knee & Ankle
Repair. Recover. Return to your activity faster.
That's the idea behind ACCAPI's Bodyguard line — CE Class 1 Medical Devices designed to reduce pain and inflammation and speed recovery, built for the shoulder, back, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, and ankle. Every Bodyguard support combines targeted orthopedic construction with ACCAPI's proprietary infrared fiber technology, so the support isn't just mechanical — it's doing something continuously, without any effort on your part.
What makes Bodyguard different
Most compression and support garments are built around one idea: apply pressure. Bodyguard adds a second mechanism. ACCAPI's infrared fiber works continuously to improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation and swelling, alleviate post-traumatic and postoperative pain, and support the healing process — all while you wear it normally, with no separate treatment session required.
Every product in the line is a certified CE Class 1 Medical Device under EU legislation, and every product is HSA/FSA eligible. That combination — mechanical support plus a defined medical device standard plus continuous infrared therapy — is what separates Bodyguard from ordinary compression apparel.
Shoulder
Two formats: the Support Top, a minimalist unisex option covering just the shoulder and neck, and the Support Shirt, which integrates the same support into a full baselayer for broader shoulder and upper-back coverage. Both target rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy, subacromial impingement, shoulder strain, post-surgical recovery, and chronic shoulder discomfort.
Not sure which format fits your situation? Our quick decision guide and complete shoulder support guide cover both in detail.
Shop the Support Top →
Shop the Men's Support Shirt →
Shop the Women's Support Shirt →
Back
Lumbar-focused support built around the L4-L5-S1 region, where a lot of lower back pain originates. Combines compression and structure with the same continuous infrared fiber technology.
Shop the Bodyguard Back Support →
Elbow
Built for tennis elbow and golfer's elbow — lateral and medial epicondylitis — along with elbow strain from racket sports, pickleball, and repetitive lifting.
Shop the Bodyguard Elbow Sleeve →
Wrist
Targeted wrist compression and stabilization for carpal tunnel symptoms, arthritis, and repetitive strain from work or sport.
Shop the Bodyguard Wrist Support →
Hand
A separate format from the wrist support, built for the hand and fingers themselves — arthritis, Raynaud's-related circulation issues, and hands worn out from repetitive gripping.
Shop the Bodyguard Hand & Mitt Support →
Knee
Compression and stabilization for meniscus strain, ACL recovery, arthritis, and everyday knee support during activity.
Shop the Bodyguard Knee Sleeve →
Ankle
Built for sprain recovery and everyday ankle stability, including arthritis-related discomfort.
Shop the Bodyguard Ankle Support →
What the whole line has in common
Every Bodyguard support — knee, ankle, elbow, wrist, hand, shoulder, and back — is a CE Class 1 Medical Device, HSA/FSA eligible, and made in Italy using ACCAPI's infrared fiber technology. If you play a lot of pickleball, our pickleball injuries guide covers the joints that tend to take the most wear from the sport.
FAQ
How is Bodyguard different from a regular compression garment?
Bodyguard combines targeted orthopedic construction with continuous infrared fiber technology, and every product is a certified CE Class 1 Medical Device — a regulatory standard most compression apparel doesn't carry.
Are these products a substitute for seeing a doctor?
No. They're designed to support recovery and everyday comfort alongside appropriate medical care, not to replace a diagnosis or treatment plan. If pain is severe, persistent, or something feels seriously wrong, see a doctor.
Can I use more than one support at a time?
Yes — many people use supports for multiple joints if they have overlapping needs, such as a knee sleeve and an ankle support after a fall, or a wrist support alongside an elbow sleeve for repetitive strain.
