Knee Supports & Braces

As we age, we notice achy joints, sharp pains in response to certain movements or weaker muscles. Initially, you might change how you move or limit how you stay physically active. However, knee supports, including braces and warmers, give you a degree of freedom to continue living your active lifestyle.

Learn more about these devices and what they do:

The Benefits of Knee Braces for Arthritis

Many older adults contend with osteoarthritis, as well as ACL issues, stiff or unsupported joints and nerve pain. While these conditions affect areas throughout the body, the changes - like wearing away cartilage and bone-on-bone contact - tend to surface more prominently in the knees.

Your doctor might steer you toward a number of solutions, from medications to physical therapy. Knee supports for older adults offer a temporary and supplementary pain management solution that helps you move more comfortably and engage in activities that you enjoy - whether riding a bike, going for a hike or playing a sport.

Knee braces and warmers for arthritis and similar conditions:

• Are ideal if you experience pain in one knee.
• Can be slipped on and taken off with ease.
• Help manage pain and discomfort arising from bone-on-bone contact and reduce the pressure placed on your joints.
• May provide a degree of compression to improve circulation.
• Help align your knee while also shifting weight away from the joint.

Types of Knee Braces for Seniors

For managing arthritis and other age-related conditions, braces, knee warmers and similar supports fall into the following types:

• Compression sleeves, which slide over the knee and help control swelling.
• Hinged braces, which help steady your gait and add more side-to-side support.
• Web braces, which have a webbed or net-like design for more customized, targeted support.
• Unloader braces, which place metal bands below and on top of your knee and allow you to place more pressure on the joint.

Explore all types now, including knee braces for bone-on-bone arthritis and other degrees of support. For additional information or to compare products, contact our customer representatives to learn more.