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Knee Arthritis
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James McCormack is a Knee, Foot and Ankle Specialist Physiotherapist with over 10 years experience.
Alongside his clinical work he has created this website to provide free-to-read content for it's users.
Alongside his clinical work he has created this website to provide free-to-read content for it's users.
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Osteoarthritis of the knee is a painful condition that can cause swelling, stiffness and instability of the joint. As the condition progresses the cartilage in the joint wears and thins, which can result in exposed bone, this, as well as the increased laxity of ligaments as they are strained and worn, can contribute to the joint feeling painful and unstable. Please read more bout this condition in our related article: Knee Arthritis.
For many people, a knee brace for arthritis will help manage some of these symptoms. Knee braces and supports come in a variety of styles and shapes. A compression knee support for arthritis can help to reduce swelling and make the knee feel more supported. While more structured, and hinged braces can provide more significant stability for more severe arthritis which can help manage symptoms of pain and improve functional ability. Here we have recommended three braces for various levels of support needs.
Orthomen Knee Brace for Arthritis
This robust, hinged knee brace offers significant stability help for the knee that has moderate to severe arthritis. This brace will offer strong stability for the knee that feels unstable and this can improve confidence and increase the activity of the individual. Reduced activity is a contributing factor to worsening symptoms as the muscles around the joint will weaken. This is the best knee brace for arthritis that is moderate to severe with symptoms of instability.
Bauerfeind Knee Brace for Arthritis
This Bauerfeind Genu-Train S is a great knee brace for many knee conditions. If is more comfortable that the previous brace and more apropriate for those that can participate in sport. It provides stability to the knee joint with hinged side bars and light compression in the sleeve to help manage swelling. This is the best knee brace for arthritis that is mild to moderate with some symptoms of instability, and great for those participating in sport.
Neenca Knee Support For Arthritis
This Neenca knee support offers light support for the knee. It has springed sidebars and a compressive sleeve which both help with joint proprioception and can aid stability. The compression can also help to manage swelling of the knee joint. This is the best knee support for arthritis for those with mild to moderate symptoms and can be used for exercises.
As well as additional support from knee braces and sleeves, we recommend appropriate footwear for knee arthritis. Well-supporting and cushioned shoes should be worn for any impact activity including walking and especially running. You can read more about our recommendations in our related article: Best Running Shoes For Knee Arthritis.
Physiotherapy with James McCormack
This is not medical advice. We recommend a consultation with a medical professional such as James McCormack. He offers Online Physiotherapy Appointments for £45.