Knee Supports

Knee Brace - Pain Relief and Protection all in One!

Knee is the most supportive part of the body and is known to take up to 80% of the body weight. Since it supports maximum of the body weight, it is at a high risk of getting injured due to sports and other vigorous activities. Bursitis, muscle sprain, ligament tear, muscle strain, worn-out cartilages, tendonitis, postural misalignment and osteoarthritis are some common causes of knee injury.

Causes of Knee Injuries

Some of the most common causes of knee injuries are given below:

• Inadequate amount of physical activity
• Natural wear and tear of joints with age
• Disorders that restrict the supply of blood near a joint resulting in avascular necrosis
• Bleeding disorders that may lead to bleeding in joints, such as hemophilia
• Different types of arthritis like pseudo-gout, chronic gout or rheumatoid arthritis
• Repeated occurrence of a joint injury
• Overweight

If the knee conditions are not treated or managed properly, they can result in muscle spasms, immobility, stiffness, bone enlargement, fluid accumulation in the joints, contractions in affected tendons, crackling sound in the joints and node formation around the joints. Thus, correct and timely treatment of knee injuries is very important.

Knee braces are especially designed to support painful or injured knees. Knee brace helps in taking the pressure off the joints and relieves pain and swelling. It allows the users to stand and move independently. Knee brace support also helps in faster healing of ligaments after a surgery or injury. Some people wear them to minimize the risks of getting knee injury during sports while others wear them for post-surgery recovery. Knee support braces help in reducing pain, minimizing swelling and rehabilitating of knee joints. These knee supports are constructed with a combination of synthetic rubber and rigid material to provide optimum comfort and support. The synthetic rubber or moldable foam provides padding and positioning. The rigid material like metal, plastic, etc. offers basic support and structure. Knee brace supports come in different sizes, designs and colors to meet the specific user requirements.

Types of Knee Braces

There are basically four types of knee braces which are described below along with their benefits: