Are you on the fence as to why you should wear a knee brace?
Are you curious when you should wear one?
Let's give you some information to help clear things up for you...
Your physician may recommend that you use a knee brace due to an injury you may have sustained. Injuries may be the result of a sudden athletic incident, or many micro incidents may add up to a larger injury. A knee brace can be a useful adjunct to your recovery from such an incident. While it isimportant to remember that knee braces do not cure your knee injury, they do help increase your knee stabilityand can, as a result, can help promote healing.
As a result of supporting your knee, a knee brace will help restrict excessive bending, twisting, and destructiveside to side movements that will continue to insult an already injured knee.
There are other reasons why knee braces are useful...
Knee braces are often used for protection purposes. If you play intense contact sports, such as football, protective knee braces can be extremely helpful. For example, lineman who may fall to the ground, may have another large player fall on their knee the wrong way. A knee brace will help to resist such destructive injuries.
For purposes of rehabilitation, a knee brace can also be useful. For example, once you have a surgery, your knee may be temporarily unstable. The ligaments, muscles, and bones may be healing, and as a result you will need some external support to make sure nothing sets back your recovery period. Moreover, you may go through an active rehabilitation process with a physical and/or occupational therpist. Due to the fact that you will be pushed to perform physically, a knee brace can help you feel more stable. This is very important when you are in a vulnerable position.
A person should never overuse or misuse a knee brace. It is important that a person does not use a knee brace as a crutch. Knee braces are very, very useful, but at the same time, a person must also realize that they are not invinceable with one on.
If you would like to learn more, you can visit us online. Dr. Brace Co. was created by real brace professionals. Do not keep your knee waiting, visit us online to learn more and make the best decision for you knee possible! All the best to your knee's health. http://www.drbraceco.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Which Knee Brace Is Right For You?
Has the pain you are experiencing started a long time ago, or did you injure yourself recently?
If so, what is the mechanism of injury?
These are great questions for you to consider, if you are looking for a knee brace.
To be honest, there are a number of significant manufacturers of quality knee braces. But, if you are new to knee braces, you can easily get "lost in the forest" of trying to decide which knee brace is best for your needs.
Let's keep it really simple,...because that is the way the answer must be for you to make the best decision. There are a number of knee braces and each can have different facets due to your diagnosis.
Do you have a mild injury? - Do you have a moderate knee injury? - Do you have a serious knee injury? Are you suffering from a form of arthritis? What would you rate your pain on a scale one out of ten?
These are imporant questions.
The first thing a person must consider is that there are a number of knee brace categories. -- There are knee braces for osteoarthritis (OA), post operative rehabiliation (such as post op knee braces) patella femoral tracking, and the list goes on...
Everyone is different, everyone's knee is different, therefore not everyone will need the same knee brace.
The first step is to distinguish what your need is...Do you have arthritis? Do you have a ligament injury? You know more than anyone what's going on with you, well....besides your physician....
Usually, the more pain you are having, the bigger the knee brace you may need...
The best place to start regarding your condition is to talk to your physician. You may have a mild sprain, or you may have an ACL tear. Your physician will be able to diagnosis these issues. As a result, your physician may be able to discuss with you the significance of your injury and help you to avoid the wrong knee brace! Is your knee problem the result of a disease process? Or, are your knee issues a result of a trauma or an anatomical deficiancy such as an acl tear?
This is your starting point. Do not rush this process. It is important not to get an osteoarthritis knee brace, if you have an acl tear. Yes, they are both knee braces, but what is involved is much much different, with respect to the knee brace.
If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should check us out online. A low profile knee brace can help eliminate excessive movements that will cause pain, and can help you feel more stable. Is your knee waiting for you to do something? If you would like to learn more, or if already know that you would like to reduce your pain and improve stability visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com/
If so, what is the mechanism of injury?
These are great questions for you to consider, if you are looking for a knee brace.
To be honest, there are a number of significant manufacturers of quality knee braces. But, if you are new to knee braces, you can easily get "lost in the forest" of trying to decide which knee brace is best for your needs.
Let's keep it really simple,...because that is the way the answer must be for you to make the best decision. There are a number of knee braces and each can have different facets due to your diagnosis.
Do you have a mild injury? - Do you have a moderate knee injury? - Do you have a serious knee injury? Are you suffering from a form of arthritis? What would you rate your pain on a scale one out of ten?
These are imporant questions.
The first thing a person must consider is that there are a number of knee brace categories. -- There are knee braces for osteoarthritis (OA), post operative rehabiliation (such as post op knee braces) patella femoral tracking, and the list goes on...
Everyone is different, everyone's knee is different, therefore not everyone will need the same knee brace.
The first step is to distinguish what your need is...Do you have arthritis? Do you have a ligament injury? You know more than anyone what's going on with you, well....besides your physician....
Usually, the more pain you are having, the bigger the knee brace you may need...
The best place to start regarding your condition is to talk to your physician. You may have a mild sprain, or you may have an ACL tear. Your physician will be able to diagnosis these issues. As a result, your physician may be able to discuss with you the significance of your injury and help you to avoid the wrong knee brace! Is your knee problem the result of a disease process? Or, are your knee issues a result of a trauma or an anatomical deficiancy such as an acl tear?
This is your starting point. Do not rush this process. It is important not to get an osteoarthritis knee brace, if you have an acl tear. Yes, they are both knee braces, but what is involved is much much different, with respect to the knee brace.
If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should check us out online. A low profile knee brace can help eliminate excessive movements that will cause pain, and can help you feel more stable. Is your knee waiting for you to do something? If you would like to learn more, or if already know that you would like to reduce your pain and improve stability visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com/
A Custom Knee Brace - Do You Really Need One?
A custom made knee brace may seem to be more effective since it involves numerous trips to see a brace specialist (called an orthotist). An orthotist makes a custom mold of the knee (including the upper and lower leg) and takes numerous measurements. However, several brace manufacturers have shown in knee brace studies that it is not necessary 99% of the time.
Due to the advent of computer generated biomechanical studies of the knee and its range of motion, engineers have been able to design knee braces that can provide meaningful support without the need to visit an orthotist in a medical setting. These "off-the-shelf" style knee braces effective, and they can save you several hundreds of dollars. - Let's put it this way, if you are wearing a shirt right now that fits you well, is it bad that it was not custom made? Chances are that you are comfortable with the shirt and a custom made shirt seems a little over the top. Right?
To support what we are saying, let's point to a couple important studies. First, a study that was completed at the University of Michigan revealed that custom made knee braces do not prevent more motion of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficient knee than an off-the-shelf knee brace. Moreover, after on sixty minute period of use, the custom made brace "came loose" more often than the "non custom" knee brace. Secondly, another interesting study at the University of Vermont (UVM) looked at four distinct knee brace manufactures and their effect on strain of the ACL during surgery. The results confirmed that "there were no apparent advantages of the more expensive custom-made brace compared with the off-the-shelf designs." - In other words, just cause you can spend more money on a knee brace does not make it better.
Obviously, there are always exceptions to these conclusions. You always have to consider those cases where someone has a deformity, and an off the shelf knee brace just can't fit their leg. Moreover some of the exceptions may be, but are not limited to, anyone with a traumatic injury to their leg that causes deformity of the anatomy. If a person has ulcerations, it is possible that a custom made knee brace will provide a unique fit over that of an off the shelf brace. When in doubt about your situation, always consult your personal physician.
If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should check us out online. Is your knee waiting? Waiting for something to improve? A low profile knee brace can help eliminate excessive movements that will cause pain, and can help you feel more stable. If you would like to reduce your pain and improve stability visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com
Due to the advent of computer generated biomechanical studies of the knee and its range of motion, engineers have been able to design knee braces that can provide meaningful support without the need to visit an orthotist in a medical setting. These "off-the-shelf" style knee braces effective, and they can save you several hundreds of dollars. - Let's put it this way, if you are wearing a shirt right now that fits you well, is it bad that it was not custom made? Chances are that you are comfortable with the shirt and a custom made shirt seems a little over the top. Right?
To support what we are saying, let's point to a couple important studies. First, a study that was completed at the University of Michigan revealed that custom made knee braces do not prevent more motion of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficient knee than an off-the-shelf knee brace. Moreover, after on sixty minute period of use, the custom made brace "came loose" more often than the "non custom" knee brace. Secondly, another interesting study at the University of Vermont (UVM) looked at four distinct knee brace manufactures and their effect on strain of the ACL during surgery. The results confirmed that "there were no apparent advantages of the more expensive custom-made brace compared with the off-the-shelf designs." - In other words, just cause you can spend more money on a knee brace does not make it better.
Obviously, there are always exceptions to these conclusions. You always have to consider those cases where someone has a deformity, and an off the shelf knee brace just can't fit their leg. Moreover some of the exceptions may be, but are not limited to, anyone with a traumatic injury to their leg that causes deformity of the anatomy. If a person has ulcerations, it is possible that a custom made knee brace will provide a unique fit over that of an off the shelf brace. When in doubt about your situation, always consult your personal physician.
If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should check us out online. Is your knee waiting? Waiting for something to improve? A low profile knee brace can help eliminate excessive movements that will cause pain, and can help you feel more stable. If you would like to reduce your pain and improve stability visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
A Serious Knee Brace - Introducing The DonJoy eXtreme Action Armor Knee Brace
Do You Need A Serious Knee Brace?
For top-of-the-line stability, then look no further!
The DonJoy eXtreme Action Armor Knee Brace has been carefully inspected and tested and the support this knee brace can provide is awesome ! Getting a custom made knee brace is all but out of the question once you have seen this brace ! Not only is it a durable knee brace, but its price is considerably less than a custom made knee brace. Custom made knee braces can cost up to $1500.oo and what if your health insurance doesn't cover it?!
DonJoy created this knee brace with extreme athletes in mind. We are talking about motocross racers, skiers, football players, baskeball players, and other athletes who may be involved in high-impact / contact sports. Just to give DonJoy some respect here, we would like to point out that the the U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams have made DonJoy their official brace supplier. - Think about all the stability a skier needs...
The DonJoy eXtreme Action Armor Knee Brace was designed for a wide range of knee and ligament instabilities, ranging from mild to severe. For example this well designed knee brace helps support anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial cruciate ligament (MCL) and lateral cruciate ligament (LCL) injuries. This knee brace is for people of all athletic skill levels. For example, the DonJoy eXtreme Action Armor Knee Brace can be used for those people that do not workout with high frequency, all the way up to those individuals that are professional athletes. It is recommended for all forms of sporting activity. Just make sure that if you are playing in a team sport, the league you are in may have specific rules about the best way to use your knee brace.
Dr. Brace Co. was created by real brace specialists. If you need some serious knee support, or if you need more mild support, we have the answer for you. Check us out online now at http://www.drbraceco.com .
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Knee Brace - DonJoy Playmaker Brace
Don't let your knee stop you from doing the activities
you want to do!
If you have been reading our other posts, you will have an idea about what other kinds of knee braces are out there. Some are for more mild instabilities, like the DonJoy Comfort Knee Brace, and the Drytex Hinged Knee Brace. - Now we are moving up again in terms of support. Let's take a look at what the DonJoy Playmaker can provide.
This is a very well made brace... The DonJoy Enhanced Drytex Playmaker knee brace is excellent for helping to control all major types of knee instability. It is designed to help treat patients with moderate ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL instabilities/laxities. It is also rugged enough design that it can be used in contact sports. When, looking at sporting professionals who have used knee braces, it is true that the DonJoy Enhanced Drytex Playmaker knee brace (seen above, to the left) is the knee brace Jerome Bettis ("The Bus") of the Pittsburgh Steelers wore after he ruptured his MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) to help him return to play while.
If you have been reading our other posts, you will have an idea about what other kinds of knee braces are out there. Some are for more mild instabilities, like the DonJoy Comfort Knee Brace, and the Drytex Hinged Knee Brace. - Now we are moving up again in terms of support. Let's take a look at what the DonJoy Playmaker can provide.
This is a very well made brace... The DonJoy Enhanced Drytex Playmaker knee brace is excellent for helping to control all major types of knee instability. It is designed to help treat patients with moderate ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL instabilities/laxities. It is also rugged enough design that it can be used in contact sports. When, looking at sporting professionals who have used knee braces, it is true that the DonJoy Enhanced Drytex Playmaker knee brace (seen above, to the left) is the knee brace Jerome Bettis ("The Bus") of the Pittsburgh Steelers wore after he ruptured his MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) to help him return to play while.
Some of the benefits of this knee brace are as follows :
The DonJoy Playmaker has the Patented 4-point dynamic leverage system, which helps to control all major knee instabilities.
It's a Low profile knee brace, while still providing meaningul support !
The Design of the brace is a wrap around style. A wraparound design makes it easy to contour all leg/thigh shapes and sizes, versus other types of knee braces that are just a pull up sleeve that can not change shape very much.
You can use this knee brace in all types of sports activities.
The DonJoy Enhanced Drytex Playmaker is made of a Drytex fabric, which is very durable and more breathable than neoprene. Neoprene is what most other knee braces are made from. Neoprene does not breathe as easily and some people can have allergic reactions to the neoprene material.
What the Playmaker will do for you?
The DonJoy Playmaker is designed to give your knee stability in many directions (front/back and side-to-side). It supports your knee and its ligaments to help promote healing, if you have been injured. Moreover, this brace provides long-term support for ligaments that have been torn and not reconstructed (such as an ACL). If you have had surgery and want some extra support when you return to sports, this is the knee brace for you.
Who should use the DonJoy Enhanced Drytex Playmaker knee brace?
The DonJoy Enhanced Drytex Playmaker knee brace is designed for active people who require a help to stablize their knee. Even people who have had an ACL reconstruction and want to return to sports (at any level) can benefit from the improved stability and security the Playmaker provide.
Which sports can the Playmaker be used in?
That is a good question...The truth is that if you pick a sport, the answer will most likely be "Yes" the The DonJoy Enhanced Drytex Playmaker can be used !!! Let's be careful though and make sure that you know that ultimately, you should check with your physician before returning to sports after a knee injury. In addition, you should check with your league to confirm that they allow knee braces with hinges. Just to name a few, the The DonJoy Enhanced Drytex Playmaker has been used in these sports : football, basketball, soccer, skiing, motocross, tennis and racquetball. - You may even see Tiger Woods wearing one soon since he seriously injured
his knee!
The point is that life can not always just slow down because you have hurt your knee. Even if you do slow down a little, that's ok, but to help you feel more stable a knee brace can be the perfect addition to your daily activities to bring back knee stability, to help reduce pain, and to give you confidence again in your activities.
Check us out online now to get yourself started. We have very reasonable prices. Visit us at http://www.drbraceco.com/
Monday, July 21, 2008
Drytex Hinged Knee Brace
Better Brace Yourself!!!!
If you suffer from mild instabilities of the knee, such as an LCL or MCL tear, or a mild ACL instability, this knee brace is excellent for you! - The DonJoy Drytex Hinged Knee Brace can be used for most non-contact sports. It is low profile in design and can help reduce your pain while increasing your confidence because of the support it can provide to your knee.
Material details : Drytex fabric is exclusively produced by DonJoy, a major knee brace distributor. Many braces you get a the pharmacy are made of neoprene, You may have heard of it. This is not a bad material, but drytex is more breathable, and therefore less "hot" to wear. You know what we mean if you ever have felt like you have a wet rag tied to your knee, which is supposed to be providing support. Lastly, there are people with allergies to neoprene; Drytex is a great solution for them.
Some of the benefits of this brace are that it is of the "wrap around style". Some knee braces are like sleeves. Sometimes called, knee sleeves. This is fine, if a person has a "typical" knee shape. But the truth is, many people don't. If you use a wrap around style, the brace can be used for more of the population, and it can be "custom tailored" to the individual more than a knee sleeve can be.
If you have injured your knee, and need some help, then check us out online. A knee brace can be the answer that you are looking for.... they are effective, but you don't want to "over brace", so you should read up on our posts....We can help you get an idea about what to get, and what not to get.
Visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Comfort Knee Brace - DonJoy
Do you suffer from knee pain?
Knne braces can be used to help treat knee injuries due to wide varitey of knee disorders.
The DonJoy Comfort Knee Brace was designed to provide gentle compression and to help provide support to individuals Knee arthritis, Chondromalacia patella, Bursitis, Tendonitis, and Meniscal tears (before surgery).
Many store / pharmacy bought knee braces are made of neoprene, which can get really hot and could possible cause allergic reactions. The Comfort knee brace is made of a heavy knit cotton, which is more breathable, and is more comfortable than neoprene. The DonJoy Comfort knee brace provides gentle medial/lateral support, whereas most simple neoprene knee sleeves do not.
Many store / pharmacy bought knee braces are made of neoprene, which can get really hot and could possible cause allergic reactions. The Comfort knee brace is made of a heavy knit cotton, which is more breathable, and is more comfortable than neoprene. The DonJoy Comfort knee brace provides gentle medial/lateral support, whereas most simple neoprene knee sleeves do not.
Another benefit of this knee brace over that of other knee braces, that look similar is that The DonJoy knee brace has a cushion in the front of the knee that provides protection to your knee cap, if it is painful. It is also low profile and not costly.
If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should check us out online. A low profile knee brace can help eliminate excessive movements that will cause pain, and can help you feel more stable. If you would like to reduce your pain and improve stability visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com/
Monday, July 14, 2008
Knee Brace Composition - What tests are involved in diagnosing an ACL tear?
1.) The Lachman Test
An examiner who is skilled can often times detect an injury in your knee before ordering other tests like an MRI or an x-ray. One such manual test is the Lachman test. Named after John Lachman, M.D., the Lachman test is performed to test a person's ACL for stability. More specifically, the goal of this test is to help determine if the ACL has been torn or if it is still intact.
To perform the Lachman test, the patient should be laying supine (on their back) with their knee in approximately 20-30 degrees of flexion. The leg that is being tested should also be externally rotated. The individual conducting the maneuver needs to place one hand on the patient's thigh, while the other hand needs to be placed behind the tibia, with one thumb placed on the tibial tuberosity. The examiner pulls anteriorly on the tibia to determine forward translation of the tibia on the femur. (The tibia is the larger of the two bones in the leg, while the femur is the thigh bone.) When pulling anteriorly on the tibia, an intact ACL should prevent forward translation movement of the tibia on the femur. This is known as a "firm endpoint". On the other hand, if the end point is "soft", and the tibia can move forward on the femur, then this suggests that the ACL is torn.
2. ) The Anterior Drawer Test
A second commonly used test to determine the stability of the ACL is the Anterior Drawer Test. In this test, the patientis lying supine (on their back) with their hips flexed to 45 degrees and their knee to 90 degrees. The individual performing the test then grasps the tibia just below the knee, with their thumbs on either side of the patellar tendon. It is importantto note that the hamstring muscle group must remain relaxed to help ensure a proper test. (The index fingers can be used, by the examiner, to test the hamstrings). Once the examiner is in position, the tibia is then drawn forward anteriorly. When the examiner notes that one side has increased amount of anterior tibial translation compared to the opposite limb, this will help indicate whether an ACL injury has occured.
If these tests are positive and the ACL is sprained, or can be torn. Depending on the severity of the injury, a knee brace can help provide meaningful stability, and can help reduce pain as well. These knee braces are widely usedamong sporting professionals with previous ACL injuries, and can aid individuals to help get moving again with confidence. If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it now, then visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com/ . We can help you.
Reference : Starkey, C., & Ryan, J. (2003). The Knee. Orthopedic & Athletic Injury Evaluation Handbook (pp.106). F.A. Davis Company
An examiner who is skilled can often times detect an injury in your knee before ordering other tests like an MRI or an x-ray. One such manual test is the Lachman test. Named after John Lachman, M.D., the Lachman test is performed to test a person's ACL for stability. More specifically, the goal of this test is to help determine if the ACL has been torn or if it is still intact.
To perform the Lachman test, the patient should be laying supine (on their back) with their knee in approximately 20-30 degrees of flexion. The leg that is being tested should also be externally rotated. The individual conducting the maneuver needs to place one hand on the patient's thigh, while the other hand needs to be placed behind the tibia, with one thumb placed on the tibial tuberosity. The examiner pulls anteriorly on the tibia to determine forward translation of the tibia on the femur. (The tibia is the larger of the two bones in the leg, while the femur is the thigh bone.) When pulling anteriorly on the tibia, an intact ACL should prevent forward translation movement of the tibia on the femur. This is known as a "firm endpoint". On the other hand, if the end point is "soft", and the tibia can move forward on the femur, then this suggests that the ACL is torn.
2. ) The Anterior Drawer Test
A second commonly used test to determine the stability of the ACL is the Anterior Drawer Test. In this test, the patientis lying supine (on their back) with their hips flexed to 45 degrees and their knee to 90 degrees. The individual performing the test then grasps the tibia just below the knee, with their thumbs on either side of the patellar tendon. It is importantto note that the hamstring muscle group must remain relaxed to help ensure a proper test. (The index fingers can be used, by the examiner, to test the hamstrings). Once the examiner is in position, the tibia is then drawn forward anteriorly. When the examiner notes that one side has increased amount of anterior tibial translation compared to the opposite limb, this will help indicate whether an ACL injury has occured.
If these tests are positive and the ACL is sprained, or can be torn. Depending on the severity of the injury, a knee brace can help provide meaningful stability, and can help reduce pain as well. These knee braces are widely usedamong sporting professionals with previous ACL injuries, and can aid individuals to help get moving again with confidence. If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it now, then visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com/ . We can help you.
Reference : Starkey, C., & Ryan, J. (2003). The Knee. Orthopedic & Athletic Injury Evaluation Handbook (pp.106). F.A. Davis Company
Monday, July 7, 2008
Osgood-Schlatters Disease & Methods of Treatment
What is Osgood-Schlatters Disease?
The Osgood-Schlatter Disease is claimed by some to not actually be a disease, but is rather a collection of symptoms that involves the tibial tubercle epiphysis. (The term epiphysis is essentially a growth center for bone). Discovered in 1903 by Dr. Robert Bayley Osgood and Dr. Carl Schlatter, Osgood-Schlatters Disease is often found among young athletes and children, mainly affecting boys and girls between 10-16 years of age. Osgood-Schlatters Disease can be characterized by inflammation, swelling, and/or painful symptoms at the tibial turberosity. Often times Osgood-Schlatters disease will subside when the individual stops growing, and the tendon becomes stronger. Moreover, the symptoms will be present for younger athletes and children during or after exercise.
What is the cause of Osgood-Schlatters disease?
Osgood-Schlatters disease occurs when the patellar tendon, (which attaches the quadriceps muscle at the front of the thigh and inserts on the tibial tuberosity) is overused. The tibial tubercle is a small bump on the tibia (your shin bone) just below your knee. Inflammation can occur when the patellar tendon tugs on the tibial tuberosity. Osgood-Schlatters disease is also known as a tibial tubercle apophyseal traction injury. Children and young athletes involved in activities that include a high frequency of running and jumping, are more at risk, because these activities put a greater strain on the patellar tendon.
Tests & Diagnosis
Upon visiting with the physician, your child will have a physical examination of their knee. The physician will be looking for symptoms such as redness, pain, tenderness, or swelling in and around the knee joint. He or she will also want to check the range of motion (ROM) in your child's knee. Further tests, such as x-rays may be used to look at the bones that comprise the knee joint and leg, in an effort to more closely examine the point where the patellar tendon inserts on the tibia tuberosity.
What can the athlete do if they have Osgood-Schlatters disease?
Seek the advice of a sports injury professional. Before proceeding with any treatment, it is important to make sure that Osgood Schlatters is causing the pain. Your physician can confirm or disconfirm this diagnosis. Treatment is usually conservative; rest and simple pain reduction measures of ice packs can be of great assistance. The use of a low profile neoprene or drytex knee brace (with or without a hinge) can also be of help. Two good examples would the DonJoy Comfort Knee Brace or the DonJoy drytex hinged knee brace. Typically, these knee braces can help keep the knee warm while also placing subtle pressure on the swollen area. The light pressure seems to relieve pain by compressing the separating physis. A very expensive / deluxe knee brace is probably not indicated for Osgood Schlatters.
If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should check Dr. Brace Company out online. A low profile knee brace can help eliminate excessive movements that will cause pain, and can help you feel more stable. If you would like to reduce your pain and improve stability visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com/
The Osgood-Schlatter Disease is claimed by some to not actually be a disease, but is rather a collection of symptoms that involves the tibial tubercle epiphysis. (The term epiphysis is essentially a growth center for bone). Discovered in 1903 by Dr. Robert Bayley Osgood and Dr. Carl Schlatter, Osgood-Schlatters Disease is often found among young athletes and children, mainly affecting boys and girls between 10-16 years of age. Osgood-Schlatters Disease can be characterized by inflammation, swelling, and/or painful symptoms at the tibial turberosity. Often times Osgood-Schlatters disease will subside when the individual stops growing, and the tendon becomes stronger. Moreover, the symptoms will be present for younger athletes and children during or after exercise.
What is the cause of Osgood-Schlatters disease?
Osgood-Schlatters disease occurs when the patellar tendon, (which attaches the quadriceps muscle at the front of the thigh and inserts on the tibial tuberosity) is overused. The tibial tubercle is a small bump on the tibia (your shin bone) just below your knee. Inflammation can occur when the patellar tendon tugs on the tibial tuberosity. Osgood-Schlatters disease is also known as a tibial tubercle apophyseal traction injury. Children and young athletes involved in activities that include a high frequency of running and jumping, are more at risk, because these activities put a greater strain on the patellar tendon.
Tests & Diagnosis
Upon visiting with the physician, your child will have a physical examination of their knee. The physician will be looking for symptoms such as redness, pain, tenderness, or swelling in and around the knee joint. He or she will also want to check the range of motion (ROM) in your child's knee. Further tests, such as x-rays may be used to look at the bones that comprise the knee joint and leg, in an effort to more closely examine the point where the patellar tendon inserts on the tibia tuberosity.
What can the athlete do if they have Osgood-Schlatters disease?
Seek the advice of a sports injury professional. Before proceeding with any treatment, it is important to make sure that Osgood Schlatters is causing the pain. Your physician can confirm or disconfirm this diagnosis. Treatment is usually conservative; rest and simple pain reduction measures of ice packs can be of great assistance. The use of a low profile neoprene or drytex knee brace (with or without a hinge) can also be of help. Two good examples would the DonJoy Comfort Knee Brace or the DonJoy drytex hinged knee brace. Typically, these knee braces can help keep the knee warm while also placing subtle pressure on the swollen area. The light pressure seems to relieve pain by compressing the separating physis. A very expensive / deluxe knee brace is probably not indicated for Osgood Schlatters.
If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should check Dr. Brace Company out online. A low profile knee brace can help eliminate excessive movements that will cause pain, and can help you feel more stable. If you would like to reduce your pain and improve stability visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com/
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
What Is "Water On The Knee"?
The term "water on the knee" is a generic term that describes the accumulation of excess fluid (edema) in or around the knee joint. As a result of a trauma, overuse, or other underlying conditions or disease, water on the knee may exist.
Often times, when a person has water on the knee, the underlying condition is arthritis. The term arthritis means "joint inflammation". People also refer to arthritis as being "joint pain" as well. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) which effects over 27 million people a year (mostly women), while rheumatoid arthritis (RA) effects over two million adults. Most of them being women over the age of 45. Although these two types of arthritis effect millions of people, and are the two most common types of arthritis, there are over 100 different types of arthritis.
When an individual has water on the knee, pain relief can occur when the fluid is removed from the joint. Pain relief can be subsided when this fluid returns.
You also may have "water on the knee" due a traumatic injury. Fluid or blood can accumulate in the knee joint as a result of a meniscus tear or ligament injury. Moreover, when an individual suffers an ACL tear, they may have also torn small blood vessels which can cause fluid to accumulate in and around their knee joint. knee. Prepatellar bursitis can also cause water on the knee.
To avoid having water on the knees, individuals should consider seeing their physician on a regular basis, and avoiding activities that result in physical contact with their knees. Pain medications, such as Acetaminophen, can help to reduce swelling (see your physician before taking medications). Weight management can also take the stress off of your joints, which could result in water on the knees. Ice and elevation of your legs can also help to reduce the fluid build up.
If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should check us out online. Water on the knee is not cured by a knee brace, but the underlying conditions can be supported by a knee brace, proving to be a useful adjunct in your care. If you would like to reduce your pain and improve stability visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com/ . If you have any questions about braces let us know at support.drbrace@gmail.com.
Often times, when a person has water on the knee, the underlying condition is arthritis. The term arthritis means "joint inflammation". People also refer to arthritis as being "joint pain" as well. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) which effects over 27 million people a year (mostly women), while rheumatoid arthritis (RA) effects over two million adults. Most of them being women over the age of 45. Although these two types of arthritis effect millions of people, and are the two most common types of arthritis, there are over 100 different types of arthritis.
When an individual has water on the knee, pain relief can occur when the fluid is removed from the joint. Pain relief can be subsided when this fluid returns.
You also may have "water on the knee" due a traumatic injury. Fluid or blood can accumulate in the knee joint as a result of a meniscus tear or ligament injury. Moreover, when an individual suffers an ACL tear, they may have also torn small blood vessels which can cause fluid to accumulate in and around their knee joint. knee. Prepatellar bursitis can also cause water on the knee.
To avoid having water on the knees, individuals should consider seeing their physician on a regular basis, and avoiding activities that result in physical contact with their knees. Pain medications, such as Acetaminophen, can help to reduce swelling (see your physician before taking medications). Weight management can also take the stress off of your joints, which could result in water on the knees. Ice and elevation of your legs can also help to reduce the fluid build up.
If you have irritating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should check us out online. Water on the knee is not cured by a knee brace, but the underlying conditions can be supported by a knee brace, proving to be a useful adjunct in your care. If you would like to reduce your pain and improve stability visit us online at http://www.drbraceco.com/ . If you have any questions about braces let us know at support.drbrace@gmail.com.
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