Check our guide to football knee braces or use our guided tool, Brace Advisor, for recommendations based on any previous injury, injury prevention and level of activity. They are recommended following more severe knee ligament injuries, especially to help prevent sideways or lateral movement of the knee. The PHYSIOstrap™ Sport knee brace includes a silicone tendon that supports the kneecap and consequently helps its stability. Started in 2012 from a garage in Birmingham, Gymshark has quickly become one of the UK’s, nay the world’s, best-known brands.

Recovery could take up to four to six weeks, but you should be able to walk and bear weight on your knee when you start wearing a brace.The leverage system supports and reduces impact on the ACL at four points, and operates on an adjustable hinge to match your personal recovery stage. But don't worry if you haven't found the brace for you yet, we're sure that something else in our Knee Supports range will have you ready to play to the whistle. Although the support level is lowest they are ideal immediately after a joint injury where cold therapy and compression is the priority. X-rays and CT scans are done to diagnose a fractured knee, while an MRI is done to diagnose a soft-tissue injury.

Knee pain can have many causes including sports injury from constant pressure during high impact sports. The adjustable design made it easy to find the right fit before heading out, with a strap-and-hook fastener system helping to ensure it wasn’t too tight. So whether you are recovering from a specific injury, or just want a little bit more support and confidence when running, we have the right support for you.It may take a little bit of adjustment with some supports that have rigid components, but long-term there should only be an improvement in your form. Unless suffering with a chronic condition, it isn’t advisable to wear a knee brace for prolonged periods,” Cameron adds. Depending on the issue, a knee support could offer you a helping hand during this period, or it could help reduce the impact of some of your training.

Information related to various health, medical, and fitness conditions and their treatment is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professional. With its unique web design, the Reaction absorbs impact shock to prevent strain on joints that have been weakened by arthritis. Another option may be using a simple knee support which has no metal parts, as they will not noticeably affect your knees range of motion.Information provided is for reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or opinion. Football players put an extra amount of pressure on their knees because of all the tackling, sharp turning, and lateral movement in this sport. And there are “unloader” supports, which are used for chronic conditions such as arthritis and help to shift your weight distribution. Jumping for a header, shifting to get round a defender or sliding in for a tackle can take a heavy toll on the knees, potentially leading to an injury that leaves you stuck on the bench.