Unloader knee braces for osteoarthritis pain?

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bikecheryl
bikecheryl Posts: 1,433 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My physio recommended I get one..... anyone with any experience with them?

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  • bikecheryl
    bikecheryl Posts: 1,433 Member
    I figured I'd update incase somewhere down the road someone finds this. :)

    FYI I have severe osteoarthritis and am scheduled for a simultaneous bilateral knee surgery (both at the same time)
    this January.

    I got fitted for the Ossur Unloader 1 brace for both knees. They are pricey - just over $800 each.
    Thankfully our provincial health care pays for it.

    Tried them out today on my usual lunch time walk - they are supposed to be the lightest and lowest profile
    brace for severe OA.... I found them a little hot and it took 15-20 minutes to get used to them but overall
    it definitely felt better.... less pain..... when walking. Glutes felt a little tight but otherwise..... so far so good.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,488 Member
    @grisiton, bikecheryl hasn’t logged on to MFP since November 2020 so you will not get an update.
    Hopefully someone with brace experience will chime in.

    Cheers, h.

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