The Unloader Knee Brace is an external support designed to decrease the body weight taken through the half of the knee that is affected by arthritis.
They work by applying a sideways force to the leg that shifts the load from the worn part of the knee to the unworn side. They are known as Functional Braces as the let the user perform a wide range of activities without getting in the way.
They aim to delay the need for orthopaedic surgery and reduce pain and stiffness.
If you have osteoarthritis in half of your knee you should discuss the unloader knee brace with your doctor.
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