Osteoarthritis

 

This brace is designed for people who have Osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee, which is often caused from uneven load going through the knee.

Our brace service is much more comprehensive than other clinics.

 

 

  • Personalised Phone call prior to appointment
  • Full measurement and fitting
  • Multi angled video analysis

 

 

 

Call us to find out more : 01483 600351

 

How does the fitting and ordering process work?

 

Everybody’s legs vary slightly and we ensure that your fit is correct and the brace we provide gives you the ultimate protection. The Unloader brace has adjustable parts, so once measured up we can make sure you receive the right size for you. This will provide the optimum unloading and best possible results.

 

 

  • Personalised Phone call prior to appointment

 

 

Firstly we advise that you contact us by phone so that one of our highly trained specialists can discuss your personal requirements and check the Unloader brace is suitable. At this point we may ask some questions surround the history of any knee problems and about the activities you take part in. We may also ask if you have any x-Ray or MRI reports for your knee and request you bring them when you visit us.

 

 

  • Full measurement and fitting

 

 

For the next step you will be asked to attend the clinic where a specialist physiotherapist will measure your knee and assess your muscles, ligaments and the degree of instability you may have. These measurements will be used to order your brace. The physio and one of our movement specialists we will then analyse your walking, looking at any contributing factors to the increased wear on your knee. The information we get here will be used for comparison after you have had your brace fitted. We may also be able to recommend general exercises that would be good for you to do. This visit will take approximately 1 hour to complete.

 

 

  • Multi angled video analysis

 

 

At your next appointment we will fit your brand new brace and ensure you are happy with the fit, including fastening and release process. We will then repeat the multi-angled video analysis of you walking. Seeing what biomechanical stresses have changed with the brace on and changes in your movement will identify how well the brace works for you. Tailored to the results, we can advise additional exercise recommendations.

 

What type of people does an Unloader brace benefit?

 

This brace is designed for people who have Osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee, which is often caused from increased load going through the knee.

This commonly affects one side of the knee, either the outside or inside. As the cartilage in the one side of the knee gets worn, it results in pain and stiffness as the joint becomes inflamed.

Often people take tablets, injections or may even be recommended to have surgery such as a knee replacement to treat their knee OA symptoms. If you are looking for pain relief from OA or an alternative to invasive surgery, knee bracing is simple, safe to use, clinically proven to work and an opinion for you.

 

How will an Unloader brace help?

 

As the name suggests the Unloader brace reduces the load on the knee. It works by evenly distributing the weight through your knee, on both the outside and inside. It does this with a gentle force which puts three points of pressure on the thigh bone. This forces the knee to bend away from the painful area. Essentially, it transfers or “unloads” stress or pressure from the inside to outside part of the knee or vice versa. The brace sustains this gentle gapping as you walk resulting in pain reduction.

 

What’s different about the Unloader as compared to other knee braces?

 

Braces specifically for OA which unload the painful area of the knee help change the biomechanics of the joint movement, which is what provides the pain relief.

Unlike neoprene compression braces that offer little in the way of joint protection or pain reduction, out specialist braces provide firm support whilst also being lightweight and allowing full normal range of movement. The Unloader One® combines a streamlined, flexible upright with Dual Dynamic Force Straps to generate more unloading leverage than any Unloader to date.

 

How much will it cost me?


Please see our prices page here

Call us to find out more : 01483 600351