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Knee Brace Guide
Written By: Chloe Wilson, BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed by: KPE Medical Review Board
There are hundreds of different knee brace options out there and here we will help you work out what is the best for you.
Knee braces provide different levels of support and fix to the knee in a number of different ways. They also come in different materials and vary enormously in price.
There are so many different shapes, styles, manufacturers and materials that it can be hard to choose.
Here you will find everything you need to help you choose the right brace for you, whatever your problem. You can search by:
- Support Level: Basic, Advanced, Elite, Knee Pads
- Braces for Specific Conditions: Arthritis, ACL injuries
- Style of Knee Brace: Pull Ups, Wrap Arounds, Hinged Braces, Knee Straps, Magnetic Braces, Neoprene braces
- Manufacturer: Ace, Donjoy, McDavid, Mueller, Neo G, Thermoskin
In each section you can find a range of appropriate braces, find out how they work, what conditions they are suitable for and read reviews of each brace so you can find the best knee brace for you.
Braces By Support Level
Basic Level
 Perfect for ongoing knee conditions that require a low level of support. |
Advanced Level
 Perfect for moderate levels of support & for reducing forces through the knee. |
Elite Level
 Provide maximum stability to prevent giving way. |
Knee Pads
 Perfect for reducing pain & providing protection when kneeling. |
Basic Level
Perfect for ongoing knee conditions that require a low level of support.
Low cost, easy to put on & provide some support
Advanced Level
Perfect for moderate levels of support & for reducing forces through the knee.
Long lasting & adjustable for good fit & comfort
Elite Level
Provide maximum stability to prevent giving way.
Perfect for the knee that repeatedly buckles or following knee surgery
Knee Pads
Perfect for reducing pain & providing protection when kneeling.
A must for anyone who spends lots of time on their knees
Braces for Specific Conditions
Arthritis Braces
Reduce the forces going through the arthritic parts of the knee, provide support, improve stability, reduce pain. Can delay need for surgery
ACL Braces
Provide the ultimate stability & protection. Perfect for use after ligament tears, reconstruction surgery or to prevent injury
Arthritis BracesReduce the forces going through the arthritic parts of the knee, provide support, improve stability, reduce pain. Can delay need for surgery |
ACL Braces
Provide the ultimate stability & protection. Perfect for use after ligament tears, reconstruction surgery or to prevent injury |
Knee Braces by Style
Pull Up Sleeves
 Simple pull up supports that provide warmth, compression and basic support. Great for minor injuries and pain |
Wrap Arounds
 Adjustable with velcro straps allowing a perfect fit to your knee. Especially good if swelling comes and goes. |
Pull Up Sleeves
Simple pull up supports that provide warmth, compression and basic support. Great for minor injuries and pain
Wrap Arounds
Adjustable with velcro straps allowing a perfect fit to your knee. Especially good if swelling comes and goes.
Hinged Braces
Provide good support to the knee using a range of hinges to support & offload the knee joint. Perfect for moderate/severe instability & pain
Knee Straps
Double or single straps
to relieve pressure on the knee tendons. Perfect for conditions like Jumpers Knee, ITBS & anterior knee pain
Hinged Braces
Provide good support to the knee using a range of hinges to support & offload the knee joint. Perfect for moderate/severe instability & pain |
Knee Straps
Double or single straps
to relieve pressure on the knee tendons. Perfect for conditions like Jumpers Knee, ITBS & anterior knee pain |
Magnetic Braces
Braces with inbuilt magnets designed to improve healing, reduce pain & promote general well-being
Neoprene Braces
Neoprene is the best material for retaining heat which helps promote healing & reduces pain and swelling
Magnetic Braces
Braces with inbuilt magnets designed to improve healing, reduce pain & promote general well-being |
Neoprene Braces
Neoprene is the best material for retaining heat which helps promote healing & reduces pain and swelling |
Braces By Manufacturer
Ace
Ace stands for All Cotton Elastic and they have been making braces for nearly 100 years. Provide mild-moderate support at low cost
Donjoy
Top of the range braces for everyday to elite athlete use. Pioneering, innovative designs. Particularly good for ACL instability and arthritis.
Ace
Ace stands for All Cotton Elastic and they have been making braces for nearly 100 years. Provide mild-moderate support at low cost |
Donjoy
Top of the range braces for everyday to elite athlete use. Pioneering, innovative designs. Particularly good for ACL instability and arthritis. |
Neo G
Relatively new boy on the block, these braces are quickly taking the market by storm. They receive excellent user reviews for comfort, support and value
Thermoskin
Thermoskin supports are made of specially designed material to raise temperature below the skin for pain relief and healing, especially for arthritis
Neo G
Relatively new boy on the block, these braces are quickly taking the market by storm. They receive excellent user reviews for comfort, support and value |
ThermoskinThermoskin supports are made of specially designed material to raise temperature below the skin for pain relief and healing, especially for arthritis |
Choosing The Right Brace
If you are feeling a bit lost, start by thinking about what level of support you are looking for from a knee brace. If you aren't sure, have a look at the basic braces and see if they sound about right. If not, move onto the advanced and then the elite level braces. That way you are sure to come across a brace that is right for you.
Where knee braces come in more than one size, it is important to get the
right one otherwise they won’t work effectively and may be very
uncomfortable. If your knee size falls between two sizes, it is
usually best to go for the larger size for a better fit. You can find size guides for all the braces we review at the bottom of each page.
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