Will this brace make my arthritic knee stronger?
482198
The brace will make your knee stronger in the sense that it will support it - which is a very good thing when it comes to knee arthritis. It won't however, make your knee muscles any stronger - for that you'll need knee exercises.
482199
Yes it will it will give you the support you need. It is also very comfort to wear. I love mind and have ordered an additional pair .
482200
I can't say. It gave me excellent support, whitch allowed me the ability to walk with limited discomfort.
482201
No. I have been wearing it for support and my knee does hurt less when I walk around but it will not make your knee stronger. If you want to strengthen the muscles around your knee you will have to turn to careful exercise. Perhaps a couple of visits to a physical therapist to show you how to isolate the muscles and strengthen them without causing further damage.
1180302
It can be tightened, but there's no measuring device to indicate the level of tightness. I have used it almost daily since I had total joint replacement on my left knee last December and it has really helped. When I started physical therapy at the hospital facility, the therapists were surprised at how far advanced the knee was and attributed it to the Restorator Bike. Please wish your Mother good luck from me.
1258891
I love this brace. I bought it after I sprained my ankle in soccer. My ankle became weak for some reason and kept wanting to roll on me. This brace kept it from doing that and was able to become strong again. I strongly recommend it.
828246
I wish I could answer this for you. I have to have a knee replacement and the custom brace made it difficult to wear long pants. Also, I got pulled over through all securities with the custom brace. I have bone against bone. It does give me support so that I do not turn my knee in an awkward position. I think your orthopedic doctor could give good advice on this one. Pat W
869540
It might help in that it would make you more aware of your knee position, but as a layman, I don't think it would have enough support to prevent hyperextension. In my case I couldn't get the brace to stay put while walking, could be a sizing issue - not sure.
380130
Hello,Thank you for your interest! We strongly suggest that you get a physician's opinion and recommendation based off your diagnosis. However, I can definitely let you know what knee supports are recommended for post op support: Bauerfeind Genutrain P3 Knee and the Reaction Knee Brace. Both knee braces provide more support to the ligaments and knee.MMAR Sports Medicine
680114
Well I am 6ft 250lb and I play ice hockey and lacrosse with this brace and I am very happy and satisfied with the support. It is a wee bit thicker than my old knee brace, but not nearly as big as a medical brace. Best of luck to you.
772043
Yes I believe it will be helpful. I had an injured knee on top of the normal arthitis pain and as a consequence the knee hurt at rest or in movement. Someone recommended Kytta Salbe and it was wonderful. I keep it in my handbag in case there is a flare up.
1923074
I don't think this is a brace for strength as much as comfort, such as warmth for arthritis. Others may use if for running, but I didn't use it as brace to support a joint for secured mobility.
854098
Absolutely. I have a bad left knee and have been using this brace for swimming since 1996 when I hyperextended it getting on a rocking boat. My family doctor sent me to an orthopedic surgeon who said I would have to have the knee replaced in 6 months. I have seen so many knee replacements go bad at 69 years old I am not willing to take the chance. I replace mine every year because the wear and tear of taking them off they just get shabby looking. These are for not for 'frog' kicking, that is too much stress on the joint. I have a friend who is a proffesional swim coach an I am still swimming three days a week.
729349
I already had knee problems when I started using this brace so I can't say if it is good for preventing problems...but I can say that it supports my knee and so I feel that I would not cause more injury.
322421
I am sorry to say but it has been so long since I used this knee support. I have or had arthritis in my knees. I have had both knees replaced and I am living again.
1886192
Better ask a physical therapist because I do not know how it would help knees being hard and and unbendable. I use it to sit upon and when I do exercises where I put my feet upon it. It is great for standing upon and balancing.
1885589
Yep, absolutely. I have loved this brace, it is highly effective and easy to use.
844590
Yes, it will immobilize the knee. You can also set the range of motion, useful for slowly building up motion when you are able to bend your knee again.
380132
This is a lite support for the knee. I would advise you to seek your Orthopedist's views on the proper knee support.
988106
Can be depending on how in shape your knees are. I do some of the exercises in Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis and my knees have held up well.