Different types of knee braces are recommended for different purposes.  When recovering from a knee injury or after a knee surgery it is possible to have some instability and/or tendonitis in the knee.  To help with recovery, a knee brace may be recommenced.  The knee brace that tends to be most effective is one with hinges on both sides to contribute stability.  A knee sleeve alone can be helpful for swelling or to protect the skin from another brace but the hinged brace provides a higher level of stability during this time.  As always, please confirm your size with the provided charts on amazon before ordering.

​When recovering from an ankle injury my brace of choice is a lace up ankle brace.  The brace should be laced up tight enough for stability but not so tight that it effects circulation to the toes or front of the foot.  It will need to be retightened once or twice an hour depending on how active you are during that time as it is designed to loosen.  I prefer the lace up because it is easier to tighten and faster than taping. Sometimes a sleeve underneath can prevent friction on the skin when needed.  The sleeve also provides mild swelling control and support as pain improves.   Confirm your size with the size chart on amazon.

I am frequently asked about brace options to assist with arthritis, meniscus and cartilage damage pain.  The most effective brace for these issues is referred to as an offloader knee brace.   It works by applying pressure to the knee and moving most of the weight to the "better" part of the knee.  For most patients that means moving the pressure from the inside to the outside of the knee.  These braces should be worn for any longer active periods such as walking more than 5-10 minutes.  It will need to be readjusted as you walk since they do slide down.  They all do by the way but the sleeve listed will help.  If you will click on the link below it will take you to the one that is closest to the more expensive options sold in a brace shop or come see me in clinic if you would prefer a prescription to be sent to a brace distributor.  Confirm your correct leg side and size before ordering.