knee braces

Leg joint supports

Knee braces are supportive devices worn around the knee to stabilize, protect, or relieve pain in the joint.

They range from simple elastic sleeves to rigid hinged braces used after surgery or serious injury.

Athletes often wear knee braces preventively: She strapped on her knee braces before practice.

Related

patella · patellar tendon · ACL · torn ACL · injury · compression · strap · velcro · hinged · athletic · recovery · stabilizer · wrap · sleeve · ligament · swelling · cartilage · meniscus

Categories
Opposites
mobility support approach

knee bracescrutches

Mobility aids for injured

casts · walking boots · wheelchairs · immobilizers · splints

joint treatment philosophy

knee bracesjoint replacement

Implanting artificial articulation

surgical intervention · ACL surgery

Family

knee, braces, brace, knees, kneed, kneeing, kneecap, kneel, kneels

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G