How Do Knee Braces Work?

Knee braces support the knee's ligaments by controlling certain movements and providing protection against abnormal or excessive knee movement on operative and non-operative injured knees. Knee braces come in various shapes and sizes and serve many functions. You can find basic braces at pharmacies and sporting good stores or get high-end versions custom made to fit your knee. Knee braces fall into one of the three categories: prophylactic, functional and rehabilitative. Neoprene Sleeve The basic knee brace is the neoprene sleeve. The neoprene does very little actual support of the knee; its primary purpose is to retain warmth around the knee, which helps reduce pain from chronic inflammation injuries. The neoprene sleeve also works as a compression sleeve to prevent and reduce joint effusion, or knee swelling. These braces are available at most sporting goods or health supply stores. Patellofemoral
Knee braces support the knee's ligaments by controlling certain movements and providing protection against abnormal or excessive knee movement on operative and non-operative injured knees.

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