How to Choose a Knee Brace for Arthritis or Knee Pain| GUIDE
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- This video will go over the different knee products out there. Briefly going over what kind of knee product for common specific pathologies like osteoarthritis , patellar tendinitis, torn meniscus and etc.
Link to the Knee Comparison Chart:
drive.google.com/file/d/1WiiY...
Video Time Stamp:
0:42 Intro
1:26 Knee product Pro/ Con
1:42 Knee strap
2:19 Knee sleeve
3:12 Warp Around Knee Brace
4:22 Hinged Knee Brace
5:53 Knee Chart Section
6:18 How to Interpret Chart
6:52 Osteo-Arthiritis
9:47 Systemic Arthritis
11:00 Knee Bursitis / Swelling
12:00 Patellofemoral pain, Chondromalacia, Patellar Tendinitis
13:38 Iliotibial-Band Syndrome (IT Band)
14:18 Patellar Dislocation
15:26 Knee Ligament Strain/Tear
16:28 Fractures
17:17 Torn Meniscus
Products mentioned in the video:
Jumper Knee Strap
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Equate Knee Support ( Knee Sleeve)
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Compression Knee support (Compression Knee Sleeve)
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Equate Knee Brace ( Wrap Around Brace)
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Knee Wrap Around brace ( Good value)
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Mueller Self Adjusting Knee Brace (Hinged Brace)
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Ace Knee Hinged Brace
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Alternative and Specialty Item:
Knee Sleeves ( different colors)
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Ace Wrap Around Knee Brace, Self Adjusting ( Wrap Around knee Brace)
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Shock Doctor Hinged Knee brace ( Premium Hinged Brace)
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Hey this was so incredibly helpful. Surprised to see only 300 subscribers for your channel. You’re providing an amazing service sharing content like this. I’m subscribing and thank you for being so clear in your videos.
And how I found your video:
I was browsing Amazon for knee braces and many of them have a lot of contrasting reviews (fake and then upset people). That prompted me to visit TH-cam for confirmation. Found you via search (and thank god I did)
Thank you so much for your kind words ! I appreciate it a lot!
I have been wanting to add another video on ankle braces, but the life is getting in the way.
Super helpful man, the chart at the end is exactly what I was looking for
This is the info I was looking for. The chart is great! I now feel like I'm making at least somewhat of an informed decision on which brace to try. Thank You!
Excellent video! I need a brace/sleeve for both of my mild arthritis knees when I walk faster than a 20-minute mile or longer than 1-mile. Thank you for making this! It 100% informs what to buy (or whether to buy) for specific medical diagnosed or self-diagnosed knee conditions.
Glad I could help!
Thank you! I tore my ACL when I was 14 and had surgery. Now I’m 32 and trying to workout and run again but now I’m starting to get some pain.
So glad I found your channel. Thorough, informational, simply explained - AND a handsome guy! Thank you
Great video. Very confusing trying to find a brace for PFPS but you've helped narrow it down :)
This was really helpful! Thanks for this!
Thank you for such cut to the point information. Great illustrations as well, I always like the idea of sleeves and now that I run more my knees ache. So I’m gonna skip the fashion show and just the knee compression adjustable support for when I want more support on my runs! Thanks a lot! 🎉
Wow! That chart was extremely helpful. Thank you for offering this info in such an organized way for so many variations of knee pain. Well done!
💯Your the best AND the only vid to address the IT band syndrome, which is a part of my tri problem. 🙏
Really good video! Very informative and it will definitely make my choice a lot easier :)
Wow thanks a lot !!!!! I already spent a bunch of money buying different knee braces. Thanks for ur help!!!
Excellent. Thank you for the detailed anslysis , information & advice.
Just came across this video. Thanks for the helpful info Michael.
I love charts like this too! Thank you!
This is very helpful, regards from Manila!
This video cleared up a lot of decision making for me, thanks
Very good and helpful video! Thank you so much.
Thank you for the information and thanks for the well-panned chart.
I gave up on fixing my knees. Then found this miracle video❤
An excellent guide. Many thanks!
Thank you for this video, very helpful.
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Thanks for this video, that was really helpful!
Wonderful video. Dealing with a lot of knee pain since my ACL and meniscus tear. Always had trouble finding the right way to support my knee.
If surgery was not done, it would probably be a good idea to follow up those injuries with rehabilitation
@@ForTeamTang I got a knee reconstruction, but I wasn't able to finish physical therapy. It's all right for the most part. Just can't asian squat anymore haha.
This was so helpful. I can make a much better decision to help my knee problem.
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful!
Amazing depth in info !
This video has been perfect!! The chart and explanation you explained is just what I needed to answer my questions. I have the right brace! Thank you so much!!🙏👣🙌🥹
Top tier chart wow. GOAT
great video, thank you!!
VERY helpful!! Thank you!
Thank You, very helpful
Great video, thanks!
This is a really good video, thank you!
I hurt my knee almost two years ago but lately it’s been pretty painful and I’ve had a limp. I’m unsure what happened but I was curious if my wrap around knee brace was good for when I hurt it, and also whenever my knee starts to bug me.
Thanks for the video, it was very educational.
It would probably best to follow up with your local PT to figure out what is going on since it has been going for a couple of years.
Very knowledgeable video.
Love you for this! The info that i desperately needed as I've had enough of my knee pain. In short; i have to bend down and use my hand to pop knee fluid back in as it feels swollen and hurtS IDK!! Usually whilst walking/alittle run. Right knee Inparticualr. Im trying a Compression socks for ankle and calf first to see how it helps.
Best of luck to you !
@@ForTeamTang t thank you any guess on what my issue may be im 23 but feel like i have an arthritis in so many areass?
@@Poetry4Peace its very hard to make a correct analysis or recommendation online without a proper evaluation. I would recommend you go see your local physical therapist to properly evaluate it for you.
that being said, the likelihood of a 23 year old with arthritis is very unlikely. but anything is possible
@@ForTeamTang oh right thanks anyways, can you make a video for ankle support socks sleeves etc, options too I'd like to see ur analysis on it too, please aha 🙏🏼
Very informative!
I have osteo-arthritis and found the ACE hinged brace to be very effective for working 8 hours. Overkill? Probably, and some movement seems overly restrictive, but wanted the maximum support possible.
Thank you for your information
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...wrap around brace it is... thx. Cheers, Mate!
I have osteoarthritis and have discovered that what feels best to me is my hinged knee brace, with the lower strap (that is a couple of inches below the kneecap) CRANKED DOWN LIKE WTF & WOE....which now, watching your video...makes me think that it's effectively pushing the joint apart. Which makes sense in retrospect.
I haven't seen a wraparound, and sleeves just won't work for me for Reasons.
Hi Dr. Tang, i am 15 years old and i have osgood schlatter on my left knee. Which brace should i wear during basketball practice/games?
Hey, great video! Now, which should i use if i have joint hypermobility syndrome?
Wow what best way to put it out than charting
Thanks for this fantastic video Doc!
I in particular have both my ACL's and meniscus's reconstructed (almost 12-15 years back). I have started gym-ing and conveyed this to my instructor, who has asked me to buy a Brace for squats and other knee intensive exercises. Which one should I get for my use-case?
In cases like this, stability would be most preffered. Something like heavy duty brace would be probably most effective
Hello! I was wondering what brace you would recommend for an osteochondral defect, for basketball specifically.
As someone who has no cartilage left after a sports injury, what would you recommend after to be used for HIIT/Tabata/Boxing workouts and for weighted runs/sprints? I am looking for compression pads with a patella cutout for added support and stability. Would the hinged braces be recommended to work out in?
Hi man you’ve basically described me to the T. Any suggestions or advice.
Dude I'm pretty sure a brace is not designed to help your knee "with NO cartilage left" be able to do "weighted runs/sprints" and high impact activities. Unless you don't want to feel it while you are screwing it up even worse ... 🙃
Thank u this was perfect
Thank you. My husband bought tons of knee sleeves, medicated… even the hard brace and none of them works in an ideal way. He had surgery in the knee. He never knew how long can he had those props on, if he can use them when sleeping, if it’s better or not (doctor said he has to operate both knees and replace them with prothesis). He is 58, is it better now or wait to be older? Hello from 🇯🇵
Hey. What kind of a brace should I use for returning to soccer. I had ACL reconstructed and now I’m fully fit for soccer .
Thank you so much!
Thank u very helpful 🤩
Honestly in my experience I really wouldn't recommend wearing a knee brace with metal rods inside of it especially having a meniscus tear and arthritis surgery, because instead of it helping you it actually does the exact opposite due to the swelling on your knee, but if you insist on wearing a knee brace you can either wait to your swelling goes down a little bit or buy another knee brace (with no metal rods inside of it) that's a little bit bigger than usual your size until you're nearly pain-free.
Love this! I had acl reconstruction 7 years ago. Now I’m having some comes and goes knee pain while playing tennis. Which one should I choose?
Hey, I have a section maybe helpful for you :
15:26 Knee Ligament Strain/Tear
I have severe bone on bone arthritis and wear a hinge brace while I am awake. I sleep in the compression sleeve. Braces help with the pain. The wrap around braces don't stay in place as good as the other types I use. I've tried them all.
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Hi Dr. Tang which brace is best for running long distances? 1/2 marathons or marathons. I don't have much pain but sometimes I feel pain below the patella but slightly on the inward area of legs/ knees. 7 or 8 o'clock on right knee, 4 or 5 o'clock on left. Possibly from a slight rotation. Just looking for added protection when running. Thank you. Excellent video! Graphs were great.
Typically I dont really like recommending knee braces for runners because it tends to be very hot and the brace ends up moving around. Knee braces to address that particular problem is the special variation of having a open-back knee brace.
If you are having pain in your knees , especially in different locations of your knee, it would be best to follow up with your local physical therapist for proper evaluation to have a more long term fix. In my own experience with patients, typically scenarios similar to what you describe relates more to running mechanics? This is a guess, not advice.
@@ForTeamTang Thank you. I have addressed it years back with my doctor. I have invested in high quality running shoes that help with keeping my foot straight to help prevent any future problems from occurring. Strength training on weaker muscles as well, for a proper gate. I was skeptical on getting a brace for running as I was concerned with it moving around. For shorter runs or exercising though I will look into that type of brace. Again thanks for the video, It was very informative. I liked that you used products that are found at local retailers as opposed to online items. Thanks again. Be blessed.
I have my first half-marathon in less than a week, and had sharp pain on my right knee the other day to the point that I had to stop. Do you recommend running my race with a Hinge brace, so I don’t jeopardize it? Do you also recommend Kinesio tape? Thanks a bunch! 😅
what about ifu want to prevent knee injuries? are knee protections/braces also preventative?
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i have like the wrap around one. l . iam going to use it for volleyball but not doctor has said i can/sould. do you think i can?? i just have knee pain when i land from jumping.
I've had knee pain when I walk long distances for a few weeks now and I was planning on buying one of these strap knee braces but they are quite expensive so I ended up getting this sleeve bandage thing that you cut to your desired length and can you use 'for large ankles medium knees or small thighs' I don't think it's the best thing but hopefully it will give my niece a bit of stability
How did you find it?
thank you sir
Hey Dr. What is good to prevent ligament injuries? Broke my patella bone, and am getting back into athletics but my knee is so weak, I want to avoid ligament injuries
Hi, so what kind of knee brace should I get if I just only need to do precautions since I was playing badminton frequently. Appreciate with your kind advise
All around knee brace is best for sports ventures. This is a very basic one, amzn.to/3xG7hcL
sportier versions like this could work as well
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if you have potentially pain or still unsure, please follow up with your local physical therapist to follow up with your specific needs.
What brace would you recommend after having a meniscus and acl repair surgery. I just want to use it for work. I would take it of when I do my PT and also when I do my at home workouts.
It is would be dependent on how many weeks after your surgery. Use the chart for reference
Which brace is good at preventing over stress my on my knees(btw I am 58) in squating exercise (80 times per day) ?
Thanks.
Hey Erik, in general squatting correctly will not cause over stress on the knees. That is exactly what the knee is designed for. If you are deadset trying to prevent stress on the knee, then essentially you are asking me which brace will limit the motion as much as possible. In which case, either a wrap around knee brace or hinge brace would be ideal for that purpose.
Something like these:
Knee Wrap Around brace ( Good value)
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Shock Doctor Hinged Knee brace ( Premium Hinged Brace)
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@@ForTeamTang thank you so much for your advice.
I have an issue that my right knee is hard to exert power to climb two flights of staircase in one stride, while my left knee is able to do that without difficulty at all. My right knee has no any other issue, no pain etc.in my daily life. Even my orthopedist cannot give an answer to it.
I want to know if it will help improve my right knee problem by wearing a knee sleeve or brace all day long, or would it make my situation worse coz it will cause my right knee to be dependent on such external support?
If wearing knee sleeve/brace all day long can help, what brace/sleeve can do?
Hellow doc michael, i have a surgery from a patellar tendon rupture 3 years ago, and i want to engage in physical activities again like play basketball, what type of knee support do u recommend to me?? Your reply is very much appreciated doc, thank u in advance
I hope that if you had tendon rupture 3 years ago that you would have gone through some rehabilitation to get you back up to speed.
If i were in a similar situation, I would use a wrap around knee brace and eventually not use anything at all.
But if you have not been properly evaluated, it would be ideal to have yourself checked out than just asking me. I can only do so much through a description. Perhaps in the future, I may offer a online consultation , but as of right now i do not.
I used to wear knee sleeves and I ruptured my patella tendon... LOL now I'm on the far right... Hinged brace all the way 😭😂
So I partial tore my MCL years back possibly my meniscus. No surgery needed! Every now and then my mcl injury acts up and my knee hurts. I have a compression sleeve and a hinged brace. I'm having a burning sensation with my peroneal brevis when I ride my horse. What brace should I use? Or should I use both?
Burning sensation is typically in reference to a nerve pathology. It is unlikely a brace would really make a difference in a case like this. It would likely be a better idea to have it properly screened by a medical professional to evaluate the underlying cause of your discomfort
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What can you say about the djoy web knee brace? I have a grade 1 chondropathy. Thnx
Hi Dr. Tang - Thanks for making this highly informative video. I am in the latest sixties and have been playing competitive basketball but stop recently. Although I have never suffered severe knee injuries, I do have a condition known as the "loose knee cap" according to my osteopathic physician. Current days, I have to be careful about my knee when using the elliptical, stationary cycle, or exercises that require stress on knees like squatting or lifting weights. I wonder which type of knee braces would help me most. Thank you in advance for your advice.
Hello Dr....I have suprapatellar joint effusion. Plica & degeneration of medial/ lateral meniscus.. please advise!!
Hey doc
I had a minor knee muscle injury two weeks ago, after 10 days of bed rest I'm back on my foot...which one should i use if i want to restart my gym.
P.s. no ligament was damaged in the injury it was a jerk due to landing on one foot after a high jump, the swelling is gone now but i feel a lil pain when i walk sometimes.
Please recommend what to use
Thankyou 😊
If it is healing, might not be necessary for a brace. But it would best to follow up with your local medical professional to give you more specifics.
Dr. Tang, Thank you so much for your being helpful.
I have an issue that my right knee is hard to exert power to climb two flights of staircase in one stride, while my left knee is able to do that without difficulty at all. My right knee has no any other issue, no pain etc in my daily life. Even my orthopedist cannot give an answer to it.
I want to know if it will help improve my right knee problem by wearing a knee sleeve or brace all day long, or would it make my situation worse coz my right knee will probably become dependent on such external support over time?
If wearing knee sleeve/brace all day long can help, what brace/sleeve can do?
To answer your question whether or not wearing a brace is helpful or not, it is unliklely that i can give you a accurate answer without formally evaluating you. What I can say is that not all issues are related to a joint structure. Some times its the way some one moves that gives them problem. For example, think about when some one is running, and instead of landing the midfoot , the impact happens on the heel. A scenario like this can cause pain the foot , knee, ankle, or back. And in a scenario like this, even if you get an XRAY , it is very unlikely something would look different.
It probably would be best to get yourself properly evaluated by some one local who understands both anatomy and movement like a physical therapist. This is by no means is to say that the orthopedist is not knowledgeable, but their knowledge may not be specific enough to address potential movement related problems. It would be like asking a car mechanic what is the best way to drive fast. Although they may know everything about how the car is made and operates the best, that does not mean they are specialized in driving the car very fast like a racer would be.
Yes, my torn meniscus did happen because of a fall. Under dubious circumstances. I did not have insurance at the time so I could not afford the surgery so it had to heal "naturally". Which is crap. So I still have pain sometimes...well...alot, but honestly, I prefer the compression and stability of a hinged brace. I really don't have any problem with it. I saw where u had a red X by that one, so I guess my question is, am I doing further damage using the hinged brace?
Some others recommend hinged braces.Niw am confused
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Hello Doc, I have a torn ACL and I haven't been in surgery before. What knee brace would you recommend?
15:26 Knee Ligament Strain/Tear
Additionally you can refer to the chart.
Dr Tang I want to know which brace is best for me. I have medial meniscus tear grade II (right knee) in my MRI report and I have to go for physical course which includes 5 km run, drill and lots of standing duties. So please guide me which brace is best for me for this type of activities by which I can save my knee.
17:17 Torn Meniscus
Yes I have torn meniscus.
My doctor recommend stabilize hinged linen brace bec.of my arthritis what will u recommend for me
Hi Dr. Tang.. Can you recommend one for playing basketball please.. I have tried some.. But I am sure if they are good.. But would be so nice if get some recommendations advice from a Physical Dr.. Thanks
It really depends on what you are looking for. Are you looking for something that gives a little bit more stability?
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Maybe you are not sure?
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What brace do you recommend to prevent hyperextension? I'm not over active but normal daily walking and golfing.
There are not really a ton braces that prevent hyperextension. Only ones are hard braces or hinged brace (amzn.to/3gDaeDY), though that probably would be over kill for walking and golfing. You are likely to get a more specific answer to your medical concerns from your local medical professional.
My boyfriend always has complaints about his knees. He had gone to doctor for injections (something like gel) into his knee, i think it was replacement for cartilage (?) I don't really understand. But he walks a lot, jobs require him to stand and walk a lot also sometimes go up and down stairs and lift heavy stuffs. Doctor can not explain to him what happened to his knees. I can only offer to massage his legs and feet every time he got home from work. And now I'm thinking of getting him the knee support band. But I need some suggestions too, whether he has to go to doctor again to ask the doctor to really do check up toward his knees, or go to Pyshioterapist, or for now use knee band (?) I hope to get reply from you, it would be so much help!
I think a medical professional like a physio would be your best bet. It sounds like it has been going on long enough that it professional help
@@ForTeamTang thank you Doc!
I need one of those
I got diagnosed with medial bone marrow edema in the knee what do you recommend I use for that. I find walking for while and standing painful but sleeping at night is the worst. Anything to give me a decent night sleep 😭
It is unlikely a brace reallly make a any difference in this case
I recently had mpfl surgery and I wanted to ask which one is more suitable a knee brace or a knee sleeve while I perform strengthening exercises?
That answer depends on what phase of healing you are in, please refer to the chart
What is the best knee pad used after knee replacement
Which brace would you recommend for fat pad impingement?
My question: I play ice hockey, I'm 42, I rehabbed an MCL sprain playing goalie, I'm skating out now, should I wear supports for prevention or is that not a thing? I had just neoprene ones with the patella cutout.
Prevention is a such thing, but it is unlikely neoprene by itself is that effective. That being said, it is all dependent on how well your rehabilitation went and the current status of your MCL. Best to have it formally evaluated by a medical professional in person to have the most accurate results
I'm a bit concerned on catching myself watching this at 16 knowing I need it now
Yeah, good luck going to work in winter with those wraps. I want a sleeve so I can wear it under my jeans...
I’m having trouble with putting on the small brace? Any tips?
Hey so I went to the doctor and had an MRI done and x-rays and everything came back fine but I still have pain in my lower knee and I went to physical therapy and that did not help. Which brace should help me most?
Thanks
Its probably best to try a second opinion , it's unlikely a brace would be that effective