How Do You Choose A Knee Brace?
You can purchase a knee brace at a large retailer like Target, Wal-Mart and Rite Aid. Your physician and local pharmacy may also offer a variety of knee braces. When shopping for a knee brace, your first consideration must be the type of injury or inflammation you will be treating. While self-diagnosis can help with an initial selection, a licensed physician can tell you exactly what type of knee brace to choose for your condition. Use a knee sleeve if you have been diagnosed with arthritis of the knee. Mild compression is needed to dull inflammation of the articular cartilage and reduce swelling. Use a knee support if you experience chondromalacia patella, or runner’s knee as it is commonly called. Reduce pain under and around the kneecap, which results from the cartilage on the undersurface of the patella softening, with a mild compression knee support. A patellar cutout in the knee brace provides stability and support. Choose a wraparound elastic knee support or hinged knee support
