Do you know How Knee Braces Actually Help?
The Hip Joint and the knee joint are the major weight-bearing joint of the human body. Osteo Arthritis of the knee is a condition that affects most individuals. It is actually a degenerative disease of the knee joint which is characterized by the loss of cartilages of the knee joint due to regular wear and tear. The disease frequently affects one side of your knee more than the other. This unequal damage can cause your knee to align imperfectly (malalignment), which can make you look knock-kneed or bowlegged.
As the damage progresses, this malalignment worsens. A knee brace can take pressure off the part of your joint most affected by osteoarthritis and help relieve pain. The healthy Cartilage in the knee joint acts as an insulator or a shock absorber which enables smooth movement of the knee joint. The movement of the knee joint brings about a lot of friction. Over a period of time, this continuous friction causes wear and tear in the articular cartilage.
Always keep a check on your weight as increased body weight can put a lot of pressure on knee joints. Wear good shoes with good fitting. Always do warmups before going for a walk or doing any exercise. Do low-impact exercise like walking or swimming. Don’t suddenly increase the intensity of your physical activity. Always consult a doctor at the earliest after you feel discomfort in your knees, we tend to avoid visiting the doctor at the initial stage when the knee pain is curable and by the time the pain is unbearable, the cure also becomes difficult.
KNEE BRACE
Thanks to the new lightweight braces, you can still enjoy your usual activities during your day-to-day life while wearing one. Not only is it possible to continue to move around with a spinal o
There are many non-surgical techniques to help people suffering from OA knee. Braces form a major part of this non-surgical approach. A knee brace is one tool for managing the discomfort of knee osteoarthritis. A brace might help reduce pain by shifting your weight off the most damaged portion of your knee. Wearing a brace can improve your ability to get around and help you walk farther comfortably.
We at Hope Prosthetic & Orthotic Rehabilitation Centre have many off-the-shelf and also custom-made knee braces. Our custom-made knee braces are tailored to individual patient measurements.
It is highly effective in unicompartmental OA knee. Since it is tailor-made it is very comfortable and relieves pain in comparison to the readily available knee braces in the market. Our Custom-made knee brace is made in such a way that it becomes very comfortable for the patient to wear it while doing there day to day activities.
How do you prepare to wear a knee brace?
First and foremost is to discuss your interest in a knee brace with your doctor, together you can decide if a knee brace will help you solve your problem. Your doctor will then write a prescription to an Orthotist a health professional who designs, builds, and fits braces and other devices to improve function in people with orthopaedic problems. Our professional Prosthetist & Orthotist at Hope Rehab make both customs as well as provide readymade knee braces. As the Custom-made knee brace is made to your size it takes some time to deliver. The Custom-made brace has to undergo a trial before final delivery to the patient.
After your Knee Brace Fitting
With the help of our orthotist, you will learn how to wear and take off the knee brace. You need to follow the instructions of the Orthotist and the doctor about when to wear your knee brace. Some people wear their knee braces only during continuous activity, such as walking or playing certain sports. Other people find it helpful to wear the brace most of the day. A regime of few exercises along with wearing the knee brace produces better results.