Knee orthoses are an indispensable thing not only for athletes, but also for many people, especially in winter, when there is ice on the street, and movement on such roads becomes unsafe.
Of course, such structures will not save you from injuries, but they will serve as a reliable fixator for the knee to prevent sprains, and will also become indispensable if a person is injured.
Very often in people suffering from rheumatological diseases, there is a lesion of the knee joint. In this case, immobilizing devices come to the rescue, for example, knee orthoses in the form of bandages and “knee pads”. When using such a product, it is possible to reduce pain syndromes, signs of the inflammatory process, improve the flexion functions of the knee. Knee joint orthoses are indispensable in cases where the working capacity of the knee is reduced and its dynamic instability is manifested due to the deterioration of the ligaments, diseased.
Orthosis is a difficult to manufacture orthopedic design, which consists of plastic, metal and fabric. Knee joint orthoses are capable of acting in the following ways: fixing, correcting, compensating, unloading the pain location.
Also, orthopedic products are divided into rigid and semi-rigid, depending on the complexity of the injury or concomitant disease. So, rigid orthoses are used for dislocation, fracture, acute, progressive phase of the disease of the knee joint.
Genutrain knee brace
Orthopedic salons today offer a large selection of orthotic designs, but among other items, the Genutrain knee orthosis has proven itself well.
It's made from super-stretch, breathable knit fabric that wicks away moisture and is very comfortable to wear.
Thanks to the side seams, there is no squeezing of the nerve bundles under the patella. Tires are well adjusted to the anatomical features of the patient. It has silicone inserts that hold the structure as much as possible, light weight.
Benefits of orthoses
Unlike a plaster bandage, while wearing orthoses, there is no muscle atrophy, relative freedom of the limb is observed. In addition, thanks to the special design and fabric material, blood circulation at the site of injury or illness improves, a massage and warming effect is created, which contributes to accelerated recovery.
You can't choose your own knee brace. How to choose in this case?Only the attending physician can help, who, taking into account the specifics of your illness or injury, will give the necessary recommendations. And remember, orthopedic orthoses and bandages cannot treat diseases of the knee joint, they only serve as an addition to the main treatment, help relieve pain, swelling, improve the stability of movements in the knee, make it possible to move confidently, as well as lead a normal life.
