Knee Braces- How Can They Help Different Types of Injuries? Posted By : J Pal

You may be more at risk of injuring your knees if you participate in tough sports or heavy construction.



Injuries can take several forms. These can include a torn ACL, patellar tendinitis, torn medial ligaments or sprains, and in severe cases, torn cartilage inside the knee joint.



Surgery can help repair some of these injuries. Others can only be repaired by time and natural healing.



Usually while healing, knee braces can help restrict and limit motion of the knee and this can help the healing process. There are many types of braces available made for the different types of injuries that can occur.



For different injuries, how can knee braces help to heal them? As the joint heals, knee braces can be adjusted to allow for increase flexibility and extension of the knee joint. Lets see how the healing process can be helped with the use of knee braces.



A brace which can help with conditions such as patellar tendinitis and patellar femoral syndrome is known as the Cho Pat or need band. The medical term for kneecap is patellar.



When the tendon and the tissues that surround it become inflamed, it is known as a condition called Patellar tendonitis (or jumper's knee). This usually happens from overuse particularly in jumping activities. You will feel pain directly over the patellar tendon if you have this condition



Patella femoral syndrome (PFPS). Also known as runner's knee, is a common condition which occurs from injury to the patella from friction between the patella and the groove in the femur (thigh bone).



If you have this condition, you feel more pain when you climb stairs, sit for long periods or kneel for long periods.



Neoprene and elastic braces are often used when a person has a mild tear of the ligaments on either side of the knee.



These braces provide a minimal amount of support to help keep the leg from moving in a manner it is not intended to do while allowing for a full range of motion in the knee.



Braces that are designed to provide more stability and help to hold the leg in place often have a metal frame and hinges. These hinges can be set to allow a limited motion or to completely immobilize the knee joint.



The hinges can be adjusted to allow for greater mobility and you can keep doing this until the knee is healed.

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