Knee braces can be an effective alternative to joint replacement operations and painkillers.
medi UK offers three knee braces for treating osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee for each stage of a patient's OA journey and therapy.
medi Soft OA light
medi Soft OA
M.4®s OA comfort
Knee osteoarthritis is wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones in the knee joint. Over time, the cartilage gradually deteriorates and causes the joints to become painful and stiff. The knees often become mal-aligned which can cause a valgus or varus deformity.
Both the medi Soft OA light and medi Soft OA knee braces work by re-aligning the knee by using a 3-point relief principle which is designed to relieve the knee joint and protects the leg from migrating sideways. The simple step-in and wrap design makes putting on and adjusting the brace very straightforward. The medi Soft OA light and medi Soft OA are made from medi Airtex+ material which features memory foam for added comfort and medi Smart Temp for adaptive thermo-regulation.
Easy to put on and close
For easier and correct positioning on the leg
Breathable and moisture-wicking material to stabilise and can improve proprioception
Prevents slipping / rotating on the leg
Easy to use and individually adjustable relief
Patented, dynamic belt-tensioning for relief during stretching motion
Soft, breathable material and intelligent strap guide around the sensitive bending area
Easy to put on and close
For easier and correct positioning on the leg
Breathable and moisture-wicking material to stabilise and can improve proprioception
Quick and easy donning and doffing
Simple and precise adjustment of the relief
Patented, dynamic belt-tensioning for relief during stretching motion
Soft, breathable material and intelligent strap guide around the sensitive bending area
The new M.4s OA comfort braces relieves and stabilises the knee joint. The lightweight, rigid frame construction, along with the 4-point stabilisation design, gives the patient added security and stability. The 3-point relief principle relieves the knee joint and protects the leg from migrating sideways. In addition, the varus and valgus adjustment hinges minimise pressure on painful areas, allowing the patient to move with less pain.
Reliable stabilisation using the 4-point principle
Adjusts to the changing shape of the thigh during movement
A flat frame construction and hinge covers allow for discreet wear under clothing
Innovative ribbed structure for better grip on the skin
Prevents rubbing on the skin through optimal glide between the layers of material
Effective and safe relief provided by tried-and-tested offloading hinges
The brace keeps the leg in the correct axis and prevents breaking-away into a detrimental varus or valgus misalignment (bow-legged or knock-kneed).
Stress with brace
Stress with brace: Protection against break-away using the 3-point principle
Certificate number RS32163
