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We have a range of knee supports that are suitable for a range of sports and exercise including football (soccer), rugby, running, martial arts, basketball and netball. These braces are suitable for all knee ligament injuries and meniscus tears, so be sure to take a look at our Sports Knee Supports to find the right support for you. Alternatively if you are looking for a product that can help you with the prevention and rehabilitation of ACL and other knee ligament injuries, then look no further than our range of Hinged Knee Braces .
Each knee support and brace that we offer here at PhysioRoom is designed for a specific knee injury or condition. All knee supports and braces are have different designs and purposes, therefore there isn't one standalone knee support that is regarded as 'the best'. That's why we offer a wide range of knee supports and braces from sports knee straps and sports knee supports, to ACL knee braces and post-operation knee braces.
Hinged Knee Braces are ideal for both recovering from medial collateral ligament injuries (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament injuries (LCL). It can also be used to support arthritic knee joints. Also, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries may get more support from the elite PhysioRoom Hinged Knee Brace due to the configuration of its straps.
Our range of Arthritis Knee Braces are designed to provide support and relieve the pain & symptoms of arthritis in the knee.
The effectiveness of a knee support completely depends on the type of knee injury that you have sustained, and whether or not you have the correct support for the problem. The evidence from the use of knee supports is inconclusive and larger, higher quality studies are needed. There is however strong evidence for the use of graded loading and strengthening exercises in the pain management of a variety of knee conditions (including arthritis).
A knee support is used as an aid in the management of your condition. It is hoped that the support and confidence that it provides you, will enable you to keep active and commence strengthening exercises for your knee. In acute injuries you will usually start with a supportive hinged brace and then gradually wean down to an unhinged brace or compression sleeve as your knee improves.
As knee sleeves provide valuable compression, pain and swelling in the knee can be substantially reduced when wearing a knee sleeve in conjunction with gentle exercise. However, if you are looking for a product that can help protect and provide stability for a previous knee injury that you have sustained, you will need a knee support or brace that will provide a higher level of support.
Knee supports are designed to offer different levels of support and can be found in all different shapes and sizes. Some supports are made from neoprene and offer additional support and breathability whilst playing sports, whereas others like the Donjoy Armor Forcepoint offer protection after specific ligament injuries such as ACL or PCL damage.
With any knee pain, you should seek an assessment with a Chartered Physiotherapist to identify individual weaknesses or biomechanical issues that could be leading to pain. Strengthening the Gluteal muscles or improving ankle stability can help to address knee pain and improve stability. However, in the meantime wearing a brace can help to protect the knee from further harm and offload the stress it endures in day-to-day activities. Physioroom offers a large range of knee supports that can help reduce pain and discomfort from many knee injuries and allow healing to begin.
A torn meniscus can be an extremely painful injury. Wearing a knee brace can help to protect the meniscus from further damage & pain while supporting the structures around the knee to prevent the giving way sensation of the knee. A hinged knee brace is ideal as it offers protection and provides stability to the joint.
If your pain levels allow, it is a good idea to give yourself a break during the day from wearing a knee support. Like any brace, a knee support provides external support that can mean your body becomes reliant on that extra support and if it is worn full-time, the muscles, ligaments and tendons can weaken as a result. To prevent this happening, taking breaks from wearing a knee brace throughout the day is recommended and unless you're in excruciating pain at night, it can be taken off in bed and the use of a pillow may be enough to support the leg.
If knee pain persists, it is a good idea to seek an assessment from a Chartered Physiotherapist who can identify individual weaknesses and biomechanical issues that may be leading to knee pain. If the root causes are identified and addressed, the long-term injury risk will be reduced and function much improved.
The Medial Collateral ligament (MCL) is a ligament that runs along the inside of your knee and can be injured with twisting movements that can lead to symptoms of instability, pain and giving way. The best way to diagnose an MCL injury is to seek an assessment by a Chartered Physiotherapist to diagnose the injury and differentiate the problem from other possible causes. Hinged Knee Supports can help reinforce and protect the MCL after injury. Depending on the extent of the injury, the MCL may heal without the need for an operation, so using an external support can help to enhance the recovery process by improving circulation, reducing pain and preventing additional load or stress on the ligament.
