OA Bracing

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OA Bracing

What is a Knee Brace?

Knee braces have come a long way since their bulky rigid predecessors were the industry norm. Most modern day knee braces are beautifully constructed, extremely effective, and low-profile enough to fit under most clothing. Knee braces are designed to to achieve one or more of the following goals:

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• Enhance performance

• Prevent injury

• Facilitate recovery from injury

• Reduce pain and swelling 

 

Patients may require a knee brace for a variety of reasons. Knee brace selection and design depend upon each patient’s condition, anatomy, and functional goals. Dynamics Disability Solutions will work with you and your team to ensure you receive a knee brace that maximizes your performance and minimizes your pain and risk of injury. Whether you participate in competitive or recreational sports or simply enjoy being outdoors, a knee brace may be what you need to take it to the next level.

OA Knee Bracing

Osteoarthritis, also known as “OA”, is the inflammation of a joint. OA can occur at any joint in the body, but most commonly affects joints in the hands, knees, hips and spine. OA may be the result of an injury or wear and tear over time. Common symptoms of OA include: pain, swelling, reduced range of motion and stiffness.

MILD

• For mild osteoarthritis a lightweight and elastic knee brace is ideal. These braces are optimized to relieve pain and swelling through compression. They provide the knee with a sense of warmth and support. These braces are low-profile and fit under most clothing. They are perfect for those individuals in the early stages of osteoarthritis.

MODERATE

• For moderate osteoarthritis a soft, hinged knee brace is the perfect option. These braces give patients the ability to adjust the amount of OA relief while providing compression to control pain and swelling. Moderate OA braces also offer kneecap support to control the alignment of the kneecap and assist with kneecap control.

SEVERE

• For severe osteoarthritis an unloading brace is required. Unloading braces often feature corrective strapping and one or two upright hinges on either side of the knee.  These features are designed to apply forces that reduce pain and swelling and control alignment. For moderate to severe OA, unloading braces offer the highest degree of relief and are perfect for sports and other high-intensity activities.