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A knee brace is not a cast (although it may look like one) and is used if your knee is severely injured. It will support and comfort the knee, so the person will have the ability to walk again with it on.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoWhen you are experiencing so much pain that you cannot walk on it. I had to use crutches for 2 weeks until my orthopedist gave me a brace (KNAPP Hinged Knee Orthosis Brace) and trust me, you do NOT want crutches. They are heavy, and tiring, and it hurts your arms. A brace is great, and the KNAPP has hinges on the side to keep your knee stable and in place. If you can't walk- SEE AN ORTHOPEDIST.
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∙ 12y agoTIMES TO USE A KNEE BRACE:
a. All the time when you are in pain (I use my brace everytime I walk, even when I am laying down).
b. During sports IF RECOMMENDED (Some knee braces are not made for sports exercises. If you are looking to play sports, talk to your physician or orthopedist)
c. OCCASIONALLY at night (only if you toss and turn or kick you should wear it. But, if it is uncomfortable, take it off)
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Can knee brace substitute use of plastering if there is injury to knee cap?
A knee brace can be used as substitute for plastering for injuries to the knee cap. If the knee cap is not broken, a knee brace can allow for more flexibility.
Why Use A Knee Brace?
Knee braces come in handy in many situations. You can use them when you are playing sports, and you can wear a knee brace if you are injured. You can purchase knee braces at almost any retail store. If you play sports, then it is a good idea to wear a knee brace. The brace will protect your knee from being injured if you twist it or if you fall on the knee. You might have to wear a brace on both knees if you play a sport that has a lot of physical contact. Basketball players can wear knee pads to protect their knees if they fall on the court. If you play basketball, you could injure your knee by tripping over someone or by turning too fast while you are running or trying to shoot the ball. Soccer players also wear knee braces. They risk injuring their knees if the ball comes close to them. They could also get kicked in the knee by another player. If you have been injured while playing a sport, or if you have damaged your knee in another way, a knee brace can help to keep the knee stable until you can go to the doctor. A knee brace might be the only thing that you need if you have only sprained the knee or pulled any ligaments. You should keep the knee propped on something, and you should stay off of it as much as possible. A muscle rub can be applied to the knee before you put the knee brace on. The rub will soothe the knee while the brace is on it. When you need a knee brace, you can usually find one by going to your local grocery store or pharmacy. Most stores have some type of knee brace in their first aid department. If you need something more stable, then you can visit an urgent care facility.
What type of knee brace should you buy?
The best type of knee brace for an ACL injury is the type with locking hinges. These can be locked when the injury is still bad to provide extra support then unlocked to allow more movement.
What kind of brace do they use for a post op lateral release knee surgery?
You don't get a brace. You get a tight sock type thing to have for support and circulation but no brace. They won't want you to imobilize your knee, they want you to move it some.
What is the best knee brace you can use?
I went to my orthopedist because I had a knee problem and they gave me the KNAPP Hinged Knee Orthosis Brace. It's great, and it has hinges to hold your knee in place if wobbly (it's covered with padding of course). I strongly recommend you check this out.
What are some conditions that require the use of a knee brace?
Some doctors recommend a knee brace after knee surgery. Knee braces are also worn to support weak or damaged knee ligaments -- sometimes in lieu of surgery to allow the ligament time to heal or sometimes in an attempt to ward off injury to the knee.
Can you wash a neoprene knee brace?
My PT said to use dishwashing soap to wash it and let it air dry.
Best equipment for helping people with knee problems?
The type of knee problems or injury will ultimately determine the best equipment to help. It is very common to use a knee support brace (of which there are several kinds), however, for any knee injury that requires more than rest for recovery, the best thing to do is see a doctor, who can choose the best equipment for you.
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