Knee Braces

  • Green Drop Knee Support Green Drop Compression LLC KNE-1452

    Green Drop

    Green Drop Knee Compression Sleeve - Infused Support Brace

    Green Drop understands the impact of muscle or joint soreness on your daily life, whether you're a professional athlete or someone with physically demanding tasks. That's why we've crafted products suitable for anyone from professional athletes to those...

    As low as $19.12
  • ProFlex Knee Sleeve Ergodyne 16535

    ProFlex

    ProFlex X-Large Knee Sleeve, X-Large

    Breathable, comfortable, durable and flexible for all-day wear, knee sleeve does not limit range of motion. It's made of perforated neoprene and spandex mesh. Slip it on to support your painful knee joint: It reduces pain by improving blood flow and...

    $22.41
  • McKesson Knee Brace McKesson Brand 155-81-97425

    McKesson

    McKesson Patella Support Knee Brace - Neoprene Stabilizing Brace

    McKesson's patella support knee braces offer relief from mild-to-moderate ligament joint pain, sprains, strains, or patellar instabilities. The pull-on knee sleeve, constructed from durable neoprene, provides compression, comfort, and stability. In...

    As low as $50.52
  • T Scope Premier Post-Op Knee Brace Breg 08814

    T Scope Premier Post-Op

    T Scope Premier Post-Op Hinged Knee Brace - One Size

    The Breg T Scope Premier Post-Op knee brace is indicated for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), MCL (medial collateral ligament), LCL (lateral collateral ligament) repairs/injuries; tibial plateau fractures;...

    $221.49
  • Ossur Rebound Knee Brace Ossur 703058

    Ossur

    Ossur Rebound Knee Brace, Mild to Moderate Knee Instabilities

    Place this Ossur Rebound Left/Right Knee Brace on your sprained or strained left or right knee. Using the brace's reversible strapping, you can set it up to pull laterally-to-medially, medially-to-laterally or a combination of both to meet your specific...

    $83.44
  • McKesson Knee Brace McKesson Brand 155-81-82393

    McKesson

    McKesson Hinged Knee Brace - Waterproof Wraparound Knee Support

    Equipped with bilateral hinges that provide added support and stability Designed for mild MCL and/or LCL sprains, mild arthritis, post arthroscopic meniscetomy, and mild global instabilities Ideal for everyday activities and can be used in saltwater or...

    As low as $48.90
  • McKesson Knee Immobilizer McKesson Brand 155-79-96018

    McKesson

    McKesson Knee Immobilizer, Wraparound Design Knee Support

    Ideal orthopedic solution for immobilization of the knee joint.Adjustable medial/lateral stays and rigid posterior stay provide stability Dual contoured, I-beam posterior stays and moveable medial/lateral double stay casings for correct fit Elastic...

    As low as $32.15
  • McKesson Knee Immobilizer McKesson Brand 155-79-96012

    McKesson

    McKesson Immobilizer Knee Brace, Breathable Foam Knee Support

    Ideal orthopedic solution for immobilization of the knee joint.Adjustable medial/lateral stays and rigid posterior stay provide stability Dual contoured, I-beam posterior stays and moveable medial/lateral double stay casings for correct fit Elastic...

    As low as $24.54

Knee Braces

Knee braces serve a variety of purposes. They are sometimes part of the treatment plan for those recovering from surgery, such as an ACL repair. In addition, a knee brace may be helpful if you have osteoarthritis of the knee. It can also prevent an injury or re-injury. The brace you choose depends on the knee issue you’re experiencing and how much support is necessary to protect the joint.

How Much Support Do You Need?

Different knee braces offer varying levels of support — from soft-knee sleeves offering light protection and the full range of motion to rigid, hinged knee braces that provide maximum support and limited movement. Labels on the product define the level of support they provide, such as:

  • Light support (level 1 support) such as a compression sleeve is appropriate for general pain relief. This level of support allows you to remain fully active and doesn’t restrict the knee’s range of motion.
  • Moderate support (level 2) provides more protection and stability but limits movement. This level of support is often beneficial for problems such as tendonitis or ligament instability.
  • Maximum support (level 3) is a rigid or semi-rigid brace. Knee support braces in this category strictly limit the motion of the knee (with hinged braces) and may even immobilize it completely. This level is often part of a post-surgical plan or used for major joint instability.

Types of Knee Braces

There are four broad categories of knee support products.

  • Knee sleeves are a type of compression knee brace. They are easy to put on, low profile, and worn beneath your clothes. Knee sleeves redistribute the weight-bearing load and are beneficial for arthritic knees and chronic knee pain. Because they allow a free range of motion, they’re probably the best knee braces for running.
  • Wraparound braces provide moderate support and help relieve mild-to-moderate pain. They also provide stability in cases of patellar (kneecap) dislocation or instability. As the name suggests, they wrap around the knee and close with straps. They are easy to put on but are bulkier than compression sleeves.
  • Hinged Braces may be soft or rigid, providing moderate (soft hinged brace) to maximum (rigid hinged brace) support. Hinged knee braces hold the knee in proper alignment and strictly limit the amount of movement possible. They are for after knee surgery or when recovering from a ligament injury.
  • Knee bands or straps are a type of brace that provides support and pain relief for conditions such as the runner’s knee and jumper’s knee by putting pressure on the tendon, which holds the kneecap in place. They are like elbow straps for tennis elbow and fasten around the calf directly below the kneecap.

Open or closed patella

Knee sleeves, wraparound braces, and hinged braces also have the option for either an open patella — a hole in the center of the brace, over the kneecap — or a closed patella. Open patella braces provide more kneecap support and relieve pressure on the kneecap, while closed patella braces provide consistent pressure across the whole knee.

If you’re unsure which version of the knee brace is appropriate for you, talk to your doctor or orthopedist.