Knee Support

When and why to use a knee support?

Knee issues are some of the most common joint pain that people experience. A 2017 studyTrusted Source found that soft knee braces can help with knee pain, increase mobility, and improve a clinical term called “knee confidence” — a measure of how sure you are that your knee will support you.

The general purpose of a knee brace is to support and stabilize the knee in hopes of reducing excessive movement in the joint and keep knee injuries from worsening.

How to choose knee support?

When choosing a knee brace, it’s important to find one that provides adequate support without being too bulky.

“Someone with mild knee pain doesn’t need a large, hinged knee brace that is going to drastically limit movement. They would benefit more from a compression sleeve or soft brace that would give some support but not restrict mobility too much.“

Should you wear a knee support?

Simply put, you don't need a knee brace unless one is recommended to you by a health professional. If you've recently had surgery on your knee or a mild injury, you may benefit from using a brace. Those with certain conditions such as Anterior Knee Pain (PFPS) and Patella Tendinopathy may find a knee brace beneficial.