Prophylactic
Braces are designed to protect against knee injuries. The
prophylactic knee brace protects medial collateral ligament
(MCL) when stress is exerted against the ligaments of the
bones.
Prophylactic braces are very effective against the knee injuries.
It protects knee cap and interior parts of the bone like ligaments,
lateral condyle and meniscus. Researches of R & D have
concluded that prophylactic braces reduce the MCL injuries
and is very effective in regular use. |
Patellofemoral
braces are designed to decrease the knee pain that might be
caused due to displacement of patella or patellar ligament.
Studies have shown that significant improvement is recorded
in pain of knee or patella / femoral pain. |
Functional knee
braces are designed for those patients who are recovering
ACL injury. This reduces instability of the knee, injury of
anterior cruciate ligament and also reduces the chances of
injuries further. This is commonly used by athletes as they
are more prone to ligament ailment. |
Rehabilitative
braces are designed to increase the immobility of the knee,
helping to limit medial and lateral movements after surgery
or knee injury. As it help to immobilize the leg or effected
area, thus aids in healing of the effected part. |
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Unloader/offloader braces |
Unloader / offloader braces
are designed to relief arthritis patients. It aids in proper
alignment of the knee as the knee bones shifts off due to
arthritis. The irregular mechanical alignment of the joints
are settled by unloader / offloader brace. |