How to Choose the Right Knee Brace in Singapore

How to Choose the Right Knee Brace in Singapore | Balance Core

Buying the Right Knee Support in Singapore

The use of a knee brace is to maintain the structural integrity of the knee joint when there are ligamentous injuries and the muscles surrounding the knee joint are too weak to carry out its role. The brace should fit snugly around the knee and without it being too tight causing circulation issues. If unsure, a measuring tape can be used as most of the sizes are fitted accordingly to the circumference around the knee.

When choosing the right knee brace, it is paramount to consider a few factors:

        1. Activity level of the wearer
        2. Extent of knee injury
        3. Type of knee injury

Your physiotherapist will recommend a suitable brace upon assessment.

Where to Buy Knee Brace in Singapore?

We sell a selection but limited range of knee braces in the clinic (Refer to table below). Knee braces can offer minor to maximum support and protection. There are numerous brands available in the market and knee braces can often be found in sports shops, orthopaedic clinics or hospitals. It is not advisable to buy a brace online if you have yet to try it on. 

Type of Knee sleeve/brace Level of support Used for Description
Knee Sleeve with 4-way elastic w/ gel buttress Minor to moderate protection and support Support and relief from pain, swelling and inflammation, due to tendonitis, arthritis or injury
  • Premium 4-way stretch elastic material for increased compression and fit without heat retention
Knee Support w/stays & cross straps Minor to moderate protection and support Moderate support and helping to relieve symptoms and aid recovery from chondromalacia, patellar subluxation and tendonitis
  • Provides compression and soft tissue support with firm medial and lateral stability
  • Four elastic crossing straps add ligament support
  • Padded buttress supports the patella
Knee Brace w/ PSII hinges Moderate to maximum protection and support Maximum support and improving medial and lateral stability, helping reduce injury and assist recovery
  • Provides compression and soft tissue with firm medial and lateral stability
  • Bi-lateral geared polycentric hinges with hyperextension stops provide excellent support while allowing free movement of the complex knee joint
Knee Brace w/ PSII hinges and cross straps Moderate to maximum protection and support Maximum support and improving medial and lateral stability, helping reduce injury and assist recovery
  • Provides compression and soft tissue with firm medial and lateral stability
  • Bi-lateral geared polycentric hinges with hyperextension stops provide excellent support while allowing free movement of the complex knee joint

When to See a Knee Specialist ?

Whenever there’s abnormal forces or stresses within the knee joint, pain can be experienced. If you are experiencing knee pain for more than 2 months without any associated traumatic event, and the pain is not going away, or getting worse, it’s best to seek help from a knee specialist. On the contrary, if your knee pain is caused by a fall or accident, early rehabilitation is of utmost importance in recovery. If not treated timely, prolonged knee pain can lead to early arthritis and the possibility of a total knee replacement in the future. 

Knee pain is usually not a standalone condition. Being the center joint in the lower limb, abnormal loading from the hip or ankle/foot will always alter the loading on the knee joint. Therefore, our physiotherapy assessment for knee pain will always involve analysis of the entire body biomechanics. Our physiotherapists are trained to identify faulty biomechanics that will place additional stress onto the knee joint. This can be related to your daily activities such as walking, stairs climbing or squatting. 

The use of knee brace is only recommended when there’s an instability issue and the muscles are not doing its job in stabilizing the joint. If you are relying on the brace for a long time with persistent pain that doesn’t go away, it is best for you to seek assessment and treatment from Balance Core Physiotherapists. To book an appointment please call us at 64582575, or message us at 91714325.

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