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WCR and Rigo-Cheneau Braces

What is a WCR Brace?

The Wood-Cheneau Rigo (WCR) spinal orthosis is a thermoplastic brace uniquely constructed to bring the trunk and spine into the optimal postural alignment. The pressure points and expansion areas are located, shaped and oriented to apply pressure to selected regions of the trunk, bringing the patient into the best possible 3-dimensional correction while maximizing comfort.

The WCR brace concept employs regional derotation, using an unique pressure-system to guide frontal plane alignment and sagittal plane profile balance. Through this design, the WCR prevents lordotization of the spine while treating the patient’s scoliosis.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Chuy Gomez 
 
21 September 2026
 
 
  
They have great customer service and everybody's kind in the office And it's handicap accessible I recommended 100%
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Aaron Lee 
 
17 July 2026
 
 
  
Miguel is very knowledgeable and patient.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Yinfeng Ding 
 
19 June 2026
 
 
  
Great doctor! Great service!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Polina S. 
 
1 May 2026
 
 
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We had an incredible experience with Align Clinic in San Mateo. From the very beginning, the team was professional, supportive, and truly invested in our daughter's care. Hosna, in particular, is absolutely amazing. Her expertise, attention to detail, and genuine care made all the difference for us. She took the time to explain everything clearly and set realistic expectations, while also giving us confidence that we were on the right path. About three weeks ago, our daughter received her new brace, very similar to the one Hosna originally made. At our most recent follow-up, we received incredible news, her curve has improved even further since November and is now under 10 degrees on top and 12 degrees on the bottom. We could not be more grateful. What stands out most is that from the start, Hosna was honest that the goal was to stabilize the curve, with no guarantees of improvement, and yet we have seen such meaningful progress. We are truly thankful for the care, guidance, and expertise we received. I would highly recommend Align Clinic to anyone looking for thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate care.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Guadalupe Arriola 
 
28 April 2026
 
 
  
Very nice clinic loved how they worked
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Leila Aguilar 
 
26 March 2026
 
 
  
My appt. was w/Robert. He was on time. A very pleasant person who listened to my concerns. He took my AFOs fixed the issues and even went further and did some improvements on them. Recommend Align Clinic!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Mishale Ballinger 
 
12 March 2026
 
 
  
Miguel and Align clinic have been incredible partners in this challenging time in my son's life. He makes brace wearing accessible and he is so kind!
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Tahira 
 
6 February 2026
 
 
  
Very expert, polite, cooperative and very Supportive. Thankful for her cooperation.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Alice Alexander 
 
4 February 2026
 
 
  
We’ve only worked with Steve and Megan, and they have both been wonderful, professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with.
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Hannah Porter 
 
23 December 2025
 
 
  
My son was in PT for torticollis and our PT highly recommended Align for his plagiocephaly. We had a great experience with Robert at Align. It was always easy to schedule appointments, everyone who works there is super nice, and Robert always did a great job explaining everything and answering all my questions, including being available to answer email questions at any time. Over the course of a few months his head asymmetry went down by more than half. Thanks Robert & Align team!!