Benefits of Knee Bracing

The Knee is one of the most vital joints of our body and also the most vulnerable one! The muscle and ligaments attached to our knee joint is prone to injuries and Knee Braces come to the rescue when you have a worn out cartilage or a damaged knee due to overdoing of weight bearing activities. Before your knee problem gets worse, it’s essential to consult a well-qualified Orthopaedic Doctor to avoid last mile Knee Surgery options.
What are Knee Braces?
Your Orthopaedic Specialist recommends using knee braces to give some extra support to your knee joints so as to safeguard it from further damage. Knee Braces are mainly aimed to provide stability to the knee, while you perform load bearing activities, so that your weak joints and ligaments doesn’t get compromised.
Your doctor would recommend you to buy knee braces if you face any of the following conditions: Arthritis, Sport Injury, Prophylactic usage or Post Surgery and other types of knee injuries such as ACL tear, PCL Tear, Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament tear, sprained knee, lateral meniscal injuries etc.
People use Knee Braces to help increase the blood flow and
promote nourishment (through Synovial fluid) for healthy joints.
Are there different types of Knee Braces available in the market?
Knee Braces can be of the following types: Hinged Knee Braces (to limit range of motion), Hinge free Knee Braces (to provide flexibility and support), Knee Braces with Straps (for compression and support), Magnetic Knee Braces (to promote healing) and Neoprene Knee Braces (to reduce discomfort or swelling and generate heat)
Here are some of the benefits of Knee Bracing
  • Post-Surgical Aid: If your Orthopaedic Specialist recommended you to go for a Knee Arthroscopy or a Knee Surgery, then using braces post-surgery helps to provide you support throughout your long recovery period. It minimizes the chances of accidental damage which can further aggravate your ailing condition and thus, helps in rehabilitation. Post-surgical knee braces are generally constructed so as to immobilize your knee after a surgery to help it recover faster.  
  • Prophylactic Aid: If you are prone to getting a Knee Injury, for example, if you are a sportsperson, then Knee Bracing is often recommended as a Prophylactic or a preventive measure. If you have already been diagnosed with a previous history of ligament injury, patella conditions or knee deformities, then using knee braces while playing sports or doing strenuous physical activities is a must for you.
  • Functional Aid: Functional Knee Braces are recommended for people who have a ligament injury (such as an ACL tear), as it permits them to do activities by providing some additional stability to the knee and the joints.
  • Unloader Braces: These are Knee Braces which are specifically designed to provide some relief to patients affected with arthritis. The braces help to shift the weight from the damaged area of the knees to the stronger areas.
In today’s world, Knee problems are quite common with both athletes and non-athletes. Whether your Knees are already damaged, or just for the sake of precaution, using Knee Braces can help you minimize the chances of accidental injuries and also help damaged knees to heal faster.

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