Hansaplast offers the right solution with its pioneering product, called the Sports Knee Brace. This product has been designed to provide knee support for arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint pain, sprains, and knee instability. Not only does the brace facilitate the healing process, but it is also a protective guard that ensures the knee is well-protected from injurious impacts that may further damage the joint. The latex-free Sports Knee Brace is made from a hypoallergenic and breathable fabric with a patella inlay design for both legs, offering superior comfort and pain-free days.
How to Choose a Knee Brace for Arthritis or Knee Pain?
When is the right time to wear a knee brace?
What are the different types of knee braces available in the market?
What are the different levels of protection a knee brace offers?
Once you have the answers to these questions, you can choose the right one for your injured knee.
When is the right time to wear a knee brace?
Knee braces are best worn when:
You have hurt your knees bad, strained or sprained them; and,
You wish to prevent injuries during practice; or,
When you are suffering from a knee condition called arthritis. In this condition, the knee joints swell, and you can feel tenderness or stiffness.
What are the different types of knee braces available in the market?
Knee sleeves are easy to wear, like a slip-on, and fit your knees tightly. This brace compresses the area, thereby preventing any further swelling, damage, or pain. This type of brace is perfect for mild pain, even arthritic pain. One of the best benefits is that you can wear it under your clothes and go about your day’s work.
A wraparound is often recommended for athletes or people who have an intensive physical routine. It is a dual-wrap brace offering solace to moderately-intense knee pain. These braces are ideal as they are made to provide a higher level of knee support than knee sleeves. Also, these are lightweight and can be worn with ease during activity or training.
A knee strap is advised for people suffering from patellar tendonitis or ‘Runner's Knee’.
The major advantage of wearing this strap is that it prevents injuries to the patella by keeping the patellar tendon compressed.
Hinged braces are meant for resolving acute pain, and due to their make, they help in the alignment of the knee area, especially when it is bent. Usually, this type of knee belt is recommended after surgery.
What are the Different Levels of Protection a Knee Brace can Offer?
There are four protection levels:
Primary- It is meant for arthritis and tendonitis pain and sprains;
Advanced- It is meant for chronic pain and swelling;
Maximum- Maximum is for reducing injury to the knee and is intended as a proactive knee support measure.
Maximum+- There is another level called the ’maximum+, which is meant for post-surgical and therapeutic recoveries.