Knee Arthritis Relief: Top 4 Support Braces Compared & Reviewed

Choosing a support braces for knee osteoarthritis can be very confusing.
People often ask Dr. David:
“What is the best brace for knee arthritis?”
“Should I be using a brace with brackets and hinges?”
“Would you recommend an unloader brace for my knee arthritis?”
In this video, Dr. David covers the 4 main types of knee braces out there available for people suffering from knee arthritis.
🦵Basic Sleeve (CopperFit Ice Menthol Infused Compression) amzn.to/3rqyX47
🦵Basic Sleeve + Struts (McDavid Compression Sleeve With Stays) amzn.to/3e5b275
🦵Knee Brace With Hinges (McDavid Knee Brace With Hinges) amzn.to/3C2y1Ia
🦵Unloader Brace (See options below)
This brace is for when your knee arthritis is on the OUTSIDE part of your knee.
👉 Orthomen OA MEDIAL Unloader Knee Brace (Amazon) - amzn.to/3RihoNY
This brace is for when you have arthritis on the INNER side of your knee.
👉 Orthomen OA LATERAL Unloader Knee Brace (Amazon) - amzn.to/3SzKfhT
We set out to give you a comprehensive comparison of knee braces so you can better understand what you need for your specific knee arthritis situation.
🌟Looking for more info about knee braces? Check out this playlist:
“Knee Brace Help” • Knee Brace Help
🎥 Here’s a link to our knee arthritis video playlist so you can find more specific help in fixing the long-term problem.
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help” • Knee Arthritis Help
00:00 Comparing The 4 Best Types Of Support Braces For Knee Arthritis Pain
00:48 4 Main Types Of Knee Arthritis Braces
001:44 Does a basic knee support sleeve help knee arthritis?
06:54 What about knee braces with stays or hinges?
15:48 What is an unloader knee brace?
20:27 Expert Advice On Support Braces For Knee Arthritis
21:39 Is A Brace Going To Solve Knee Arthritis?
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[@kathym6603]

Thank you for all your wonderful work. I learn from your videos so I can help my elderly friends (they are not inclined to do their own research). Still working on that!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Kathy! Wow! We appreciate the work that you do! Taking people under your wing and helping them is incredibly noble! Here is a playlist with all of our videos on knee arthritis if you are interested in learning more :-) “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i

[@JaneGT-zl9ux]

I will buy the first knee brace you showed in the video.

[@natalielefebvre1628]

Witch one are good for doing workouts . Are they litex free

[@tanyahouston5635]

So interesting! Tricompartmental Osteo arthritis and my first flare this weekend. Got an injection and pain meds, plus a brace. It is similar to the second one, but I bought one with hinges-much better. Good info here!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Tanya, we are so sorry to hear you dealt with an arthritis flare up 🙁, but we are glad to hear you found a good brace to support your knee! You might want to start working on addressing the root problem so that your knees get a lot healthier! Here is a link to The Knee Arthritis Recovery Program: epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program As well as our KZbin playlist for Knee Arthritis Pain Help: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i Hope this helps! All the best!

[@HugoMaus]

It would be great if you had someone who is experiencing pain to do the movements and or exercises.

[@MarjiLynn1]

Which brace do you recommend for bone-on-bone knee pain? Thank you.

[@adsric81]

I have tricompartmental oseoarthritis most severe in the pateller compartment. Which of these you discussed is best for that?

[@linamartinez2552]

Excellent info - thank you!

[@joannemeeks745]

This was very helpful!

[@IsaiahBarrett-ct7ys]

What the best brace I had surgery on my left knee for a tear in my meniscus. I’m looking to come back to football and want to feel 100%.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Isaiah, so sorry to hear about your knee meniscus tear and surgery! Here is a brace that we have reviewed: amzn.to/48cBSkF Also, you might want to take a look at our Knee Meniscus Recovery Program: "Knee Meniscus Recovery Program" www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/meniscus-recovery

[@kristinfttb1577]

What brace is good when you halve patella femoral issues and kneecap kicks out to outside of knee?

[@monicamolloy5105]

Thanks.

[@bome7sen]

plz dr can plz make video how treatment patellar tendonitis ( jumper knee ) i have it 20 years and now want to heal tendon

[@ryanwatchel9809]

are there any braces for hip arthritis?

[@JaneGT-zl9ux]

Hello, I cannot straighten nor bend my left knee, it's painful. Can I continue lifting dumbbells and do my full body work out despite this situation? What's the best exercise to do?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Jane! If you are having these problems due to knee arthritis doing glute exercises should be helpful. We have a great playlist that would help with this if you are interested in learning more. Here is a link: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i

[@JaneGT-zl9ux]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Yeah I just did it while watching you with 20 reps each exercise and my left knee feels better. Thanks to you. I will do those exercises more often.

[@natalielefebvre1628]

U can't try knee brace. I'm not sure what you are talking about

[@memphissong3701]

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