1. Provide good support to knees through elastic knee braces
Knees are an important part of human anatomy and any injuries or disease conditions make
these knees vulnerable to severe damage that results in severe pain or even undergoing
surgical procedures to help the knee recover from damage or any other medical condition.
Physicians or orthopedics suggests the patient or person suffering from knee injuries or
having undergone surgical treatment to wear knee braces that support the knee. These
knee braces are also helpful for sport persons or athletes who wear them as a preventive
measure for avoiding knee injuries during their sporting activities.
The knee braces are made from different material forms such as plastic, metal, foam and
elastic material. These braces come in various sizes and colors. There are usually four types
of knee braces and these include-
1. Prophylactic knee braces: These braces protect the wearer from knee injuries.
2. Functional knee braces: Used for supporting knees during injuries.
3. Rehabilitative braces: Helps in faster healing after surgery or injury.
4. Patellofemoral braces: They help the kneecap move smoothly over the knee joint.
All the above-mentioned types of knee braces are also available in the form of elastic knee
braces that are made from anatomically knitted and multidirectional elastic fabric with
inbuilt silicone support for patella. An additional elastic strap is also included in some of
these elastic knee braces for added compression and support. These knee braces usually
extend above and below the knee that may contain padding or even plastic depending on
the type of brace the user is using.
The elastic knee braces come in a wide variety of colors and need to be sized in spite of
them being stretched. The effectiveness of knee brace depends upon correct application and
use. When undergoing sporting activities, knee braces can be worn on the advice of a
doctor. The user should ensure that when the wearing the brace, the hinges are where the
knee bends. Any straps, tapes or Velcro® hook and loop tapes must be fastened around the
leg. The wearer of the brace should also check the position of the brace during activities to
ensure that it has not moved. Poorly positioned braces hurts more than helping the wearer.
Wearing an elastic knee brace significantly reduces the risk of knee injury and help in

2. holding the injured knees together when once the wearer or the patient has returned to
performing normal activities. These braces are available in pharmacies or medical supply
stores or may be ordered by from the manufacturers directly or through the internet
through eCommerce websites.
When buying an elastic knee brace, the consumer or user must ensure to pick one that
will be easiest and most effective to wear. The help of a doctor is recommended in choosing
a brace to get the correct size. Usually, the sizes available are based on measurement
around the thigh 15 cm above the center of the kneecap and these are available in the
following below mentioned sizes:
 X Small – 35-38 cm
 Small – 39-42 cm,
 Medium – 43-46 cm,
 Large – 47-49 cm,
 X Large – 50-53 cm,
 XX Large – 54-57 cm
However, wearing or using knee braces is not enough to repair damage due to chronic
painful knees. The person should consult his/her doctor or orthopedic surgeon before
proceeding to wear these braces.