Knee Supports

Supporting the Knee

How important is my knee?

Medically speaking, the knee is made of three bones, the lower femur, the shinbone, and the knee cap. It is the largest joint in the body and is a vital part of mobility. The three bones are connected to each other by ligaments that are again divided into different types. These ligaments support the movement of the knee and give flexibility to the joint. The knee can sustain a lot of weight and develops completely when one reaches adolescence. The knee is the first to be affected by old age. The knee moves only in one direction but sometimes some factors can lead to the knee moving in the other direction too.

What are the problems associated to the knee?

There are two categories of problems associated with the knee.

Joint and Muscle Injuries – The first major problem is ligament injuries. These include combined ligament injuries and collateral ligament injuries. Combined ligament injuries are the ones that affect both collateral ligaments and cruciate ligaments. The ligaments can get inflamed and can cause a lot of pain. Other problems include fractures, dislocation of the knee which refers to the removal of the femur or the shinbone from their sockets, anterior cruciate ligament tear, posterior cruciate ligament tear, and tendon tears. Patellar fractures or the braking of the knee cap is another major joint injury. It refers to the vertical, horizontal, or complete breaking of the knee cap.

Knee Conditions – The Osgood-Schlatter condition is one of the most common ones among adolescent people. It refers to pain in the tendon that connects the patella to the shinbone. It gets inflamed and results in a lot of pain. Another problem that affects adolescent people is adolescent anterior knee pain. It takes place in the patellar tendon and is different from the Osgood-Schlatter condition.

• Knee Pain - Especially, chronic knee pain is a big problem throughout the world. Usually, chronic knee pain goes away slowly, but one has to still take precaution so that a normal knee pain problem doesn’t grow into a bigger or more complicated problem.

Who is affected by these problems?

Knee problems usually affect old people or adolescent people. Old people go through these problems as the cartilage in the knee wears down and the bones become weaker. On the other hand adolescent people suffer as their knee has recently developed completely and thus are vulnerable to a lot of problems. Excessive strain on the knee can result in strains and ligament injuries. Fractures can be caused by accidents and also sudden jerks due to a hard object hitting the knee.

What are my treatment options?

Treatment options usually include surgery for intensive injuries and basic rehabilitation and medication for minor injuries. Fractures are healed using casts and ligament injuries are usually cured by using medications and taking excessive rest. Wraps, braces, and supports are something that is very effective in helping the treatment process. They support the knee and the muscles and help in reducing pain.

How to Prevent Knee Problems?

There are a number of ways people can prevent knee problems by training the knee and keeping the body healthy so that the body is nearly immune to injuries and other issues:

Warm Up Exercises - Stretching and training the quadriceps and hamstrings before and after a physical activity so that the muscles don’t get overworked.

Lose Weight - A greater weight over the knees causes a lot of stress on the knee joint and thus cause erosion of the cartilage and also makes the bones weak causing arthritis and other issues.

Walk Down Inclined Surfaces - We often tend to run on inclined surfaces but one should always walk to reduce the exertion on the knee joint.

Proper Shoes - Wearing proper shoes helps the knee joint a lot as it reduces the amount of stress falling on the muscles and bones.

What are my options?

ALPS Coolfit Extended Knee Brace With Hinge

ALPS Coolfit Extended Knee Brace with Hinge is constructed of Coolfit breathable fabric. The brace is designed to prevent or reduce the severity of knee injury. Works well for patients who are allergic to neoprene knee braces. It is available in Pull-on and wrap-around style. This knee brace is manufactured longer in length than standard brace.

ALPS Coolfit Extended Knee Brace With Hinge

Breg T Scope Premier Post-Op Knee Brace

Breg T Scope Premier Post-Op Knee Brace delivers a patient centric design to provide unprecedented comfort, simplicity, and support during post-operative knee rehabilitation. The brace is designed to provide protected, controlled range-of-motion (ROM) for patients recovering from knee surgery or those who have knee injuries or instabilities. It is based on the same innovative telescoping design of the original T Scope, which medical professionals have used for years.

Breg T Scope Premier Post-Op Knee Brace

BodySport Compression Airmesh Dual Pivot Popliteal Open Hinged Knee Brace

BodySport Compression Airmesh Dual Pivot Popliteal Open Hinged Knee Brace provides support and compression for injured knees and helps speed recovery time. Ideal for sprains, ligament strains, hyperextension and chronic knee instability. Three-dimensional and four-way stretching, high-compression construction airmesh fabric keeps user dry and comfortable.

BodySport Compression Airmesh Dual Pivot Popliteal Open Hinged Knee Brace

Hely & Weber Axis Hinged Knee Sleeve

Hely & Weber Axis Hinged Knee Sleeve helps to provide effective knee ligament protection. Its features pull-up loops for easy application and removable hinges with hyper extension stops for preventing hyperextion knee injuries. 1/8" neoprene with two-sided nylon outer covering provides warmth and compression during activity. Knee Sleeve is a great brace for daily use, full sports participation, and common knee strains.

Hely & Weber Axis Hinged Knee Sleeve

 

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