Knee brace

[CraigSt.Clair]

Me mam has been diagnosed with severe degenerative arthritis in her knee, been told a brace might help (just for general mobility she can hardly walk)

Can someone recomend a decent reasonably priced one?

Ta

[SJRM]

Hi Mate - sorry to hear that. Probably need some expert advise on what level of support is required, and where in the knee joint needs the support. I've used knee braces for cruciate ligament injuries, which can be similar to the stability weakness of arthritus.

Link for some braces of varying prices. I have used the vulcan ones which are pretty good (for sport...).

http://www.physioroom.com/catalog/Arthritis_Knee_Braces/3109.html

theres loads of places do rehab/arthritus info and products, just google it... Haven't found any from a quick search, but might be worth while looking to see if there are any arthritus charities that can help out with costs etc...

Andy

[CraigSt.Clair]

Hi Mate - sorry to hear that. Probably need some expert advise on what level of support is required, and where in the knee joint needs the support. I've used knee braces for cruciate ligament injuries, which can be similar to the stability weakness of arthritus.

Link for some braces of varying prices. I have used the vulcan ones which are pretty good (for sport...).

http://www.physioroom.com/catalog/Arthritis_Knee_Braces/3109.html

theres loads of places do rehab/arthritus info and products, just google it... Haven't found any from a quick search, but might be worth while looking to see if there are any arthritus charities that can help out with costs etc...

Andy

Good idea dude! Massive thanks for the help btw. I'll have a looksy tonight, they are gonna get her physio apparently but not holding me breath like :( Hopefully get something sorted soon

[Mr Guy Ho]

I got my ankle support through the NHS, your mum should be able to get one too. I'm about to re-enter the wonderful beaurocracy of our healthcare system later this week to see if I can get some orthotic insoles sorted out, too.

[diane chambers]

The company Bauerfiend has great knee braces they should be a company you look into.http://www.medlief.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=bauerfeind

hope it helps