TEST Knee supports are beneficial following acute injury and for simple degenerative conditions that have worsened over time. Knee supports can be helpful if the joints are painful when using stairs, walking or even when sitting or standing. They can help to relieve, alleviate or remove pain as well as control uncomfortable and unsightly swelling. Also degenerative osteoarthritis or meniscus problems can be treated with medi knee supports. Our medical grade compression provides a massaging effect to reduce knee swelling and stabilise the knee. Warmth and proprioceptive bio-feedback help you recover and strengthen each day.

Anterior knee pain is common amongst young female athletes and this can be due to patellar tracking issues during skeletal maturation. Our unique range of patella guiding knee supports can help to get you quickly back in shape.

Our knitted knee supports are breathable which therefore leave you perspiration-free. The incorporation of soft comfort zones behind your knee joint in the crease ensures your wearing comfort and freedom of movement. This helps with compliance which in turn helps with accelerated rehabilitation. Supports for the knee can relieve, alleviate or remove the pain (e.g. the Genumedi knee support supports the knee cap in a floating silicone ring without applying direct pressure that could be uncomfortable). Swellings, osteoarthritis or meniscus problems can be dealt with in this way.

Knee braces

To provide a wide range of movement the knee is intrinsically unstable. The condyles of the femur and the tibial plateau are held in place with a combination of constraining bony anatomy and ligaments. Strong musculature tethered to the bones by tendons helps contribute to the overall support mechanism.

The flexion and extension movements of the knee are complex with a combination of rolling, sliding, internal and external rotations all controlled by numerous important bony, ligamentous and muscular structures. Because the knees support the entire weight of our bodies via this complex process the knees are very susceptible to injuries. Add to this mix a faltered step, external slip or unexpected sporting opponent and injury is only moments away.

Wearing the correct knee brace is important while recovering from a painful ligamentous injury, meniscus lesion, instability of the knee joint or patellar dislocation. This helps protect the existing uninjured structures and ensures that the knee gets the proper support as the damaged structures repair. Knee braces can facilitate stability by preventing posterior and anterior translation, medial and lateral sliding; and internal / external rotations. In case of posterior capsule injury they can help prevent further hyperextension. In MCL and LCL injury the patented medi physioglide hinge supports the knee and mimics the natural roll and glide of the knee making the brace comfortable to wear. This helps with compliance which in turn helps with accelerated rehabilitation.