How to Choose a Knee Brace for Arthritis or Knee Pain- Up to 6XL-size 

Im lucky that i found this video! Thanks for all the advice. Being watching ur video for my knee pain when when going downstairs. Looking to buy a brace very soon...

As far as i am concerned, you are the most famous physical therapist. I enjoy the humor very much and very informative.

This was really helpful. I really struggle with over extension in my right knee.

Excellent. Thank you.

Great info!

Explained clearly. Well done!

I had incredible pain in my left leg and it could not bare weight. The doctors and surgeons did not know what to do and so they gave me this huge, full length leg brace with these big hinges. I was like robocop! I was eventually diagnosed with CRPS. For a while I was too afraid to put anything on my leg but recently I've been using compression socks for my leg up to my knee, somehow it feels better to have my leg compressed than not. If my leg is too free moving I find I get more pain. Either way, I'd prefer a lightweight brace than one that destroys my trousers.

Sometimes I turn on this channel to get the humor! But at the same time its helpful. At the moment I don't have knee arthritis. Its a little sore from the muscles I worked yesterday. I'm hoping not to need a brace for awhile. I'm 41yrs old.

I purchased one from them on Amazon on a whim. Hadn’t seen this video yet. Have a lot of locking and snapping in knee. Urgent care said osteo arthritis hasn’t gone away three weeks later. Saw a orthopedic surgeon thinks meniscal tear had mri today. Love the brace. Makes my knee feel stable. Have an issue with the upper strap sliding down and have to find a way to secure it. Very comfortable. Good brace.

Super! Thanks a lot!!!

Thank you, good to know

Love the Jack Benny quote! You guys are hilarious - but most importantly informative ;-)

yep you're rocking those shorts, Bob. Thanks for another great video. Was looking to see if you have one on offloader/onloader braces.

Good info! I'm checking out their website. I've lost weight and need a smaller knee brace!

I love this guys They should have a TV show !

They are so funny, informative, and intelligent. They are much better than average PTs.

Help!!!! Just diagnosed with Cervicogenic headaches. Please tell me what to do. God bless you both for all you do. Shalom....Beverly

Greater info guys....

I have been weraing a brace like that for a few days....seems to be causing more pain....It use to help....now dies nothing....plus all day at work constantly falling...

Thank you for making this video. I have the bone on bone arthritis and am a very large woman. Pain is tremendous. Going to try a knee brace.

What about meniscus tears and knee braces? I just put one on. I was really having trouble walking lately on my recent meniscus tear. I put a simple cotton brace on and feel 80% better (after doing your recommended MT stretches of course).

I got a knee brace from my doctor because my kneecap dislocated and now I'm undergoing physical therapy because now I'm having trouble fully straightening my knee to walk and bending it to sit or to go upstairs is ridiculously painful. I don't wear the brace because it's a bit uncomfortable. I'm planning to start wearing it but just have one question. I noticed I don't really feel the pain when I wear the brace but is it okay to wear it and do all the things I can't do without it? Or is that causing more damage in my knee? Cuz the type of pain I feel is combined with a tightening or tugging of the muscles or something and almost feels as though if I apply pressure on it regardless I might be causing more damage inside my knee. I just want to make sure it's safe to still try to function. Because obviously the pain is still there, the brace just acts as a protective guard. Just want to make sure I won't be causing any more damage to my knee while wearing the brace.

I hope I could explain this on the side of my right knee there a small bone when I put on a knee brace it hurts more,

Excellent, and thanks for showing us how to measure, which I was hoping you would do.

Hi PTV, I've dislocated my left kneecap about a month ago and had my cast removed 3 weeks ago. The doctor prescribed me with a knee brace but the metal hinges on the side presses on the inner part of my knees and I get sharp pain in the morning when I woke up and I can't make big movements anymore and I thought it may have deteriorated my injury. What should I do?

Good to know for The future......

I wish you would test out some popular ones or ones available at Walmart because these are expensive for a lot of us that are on SSDI, SSI and SSA. Very limit budget exactly.

I have been diagnosed with two different types of knee pains. Osgood-shlatters, and runner's knee. What kind of exercises would you recommend for those?

Can you deadlift in this brace? Does it eliminate the knee pain which I experience only when I deadlift - and only in my right knee.

Thanks guys this was actually really informative I'm a really big guy pushing 440 lb and I've lost a lot of weight but I never really thought of trying to get a brace to stabilize my knees so I can walk longer distances thanks for the info

thank you

I have a partial tear of my pcl with instability. it is an isolated injury. i'm scheduled to see a sports medicine doc in a week and a half. I'm having lots of pain and was thinking a brace might relieve some of it. what type of brace would you recommend. one that immobilizes or one that stabilizes?

Looking good Bobby Cakes 😉

Hello bob and brad... I have the one which has got hinges only on lateral side.. is that okay?

Hey Doc, do u advise to put brace on both knee at the same time or use one leg at a time...? My dad has pain in both knees... And how long can u put them...? all day or certain hr only...?

Thank you. With my brace it keeps sliding down while I'm walking. I try hard to make it right but?? What to do?

Want to thank you for your great videos, I've learnt a great deal about my knee problem. I suffer from patellofemoral pain due to lateral tracking of the patella. I also got some chondromalacia. I've strengthened the quads and VMO and hip external rotators which has helped, but pain and swelling are still lingering with activity or when seated for sustained periods. Wondering if a brace would help for this? Any recommendations ? Thanks so much.

Hi, I have Juvinile arthritis in both my knees and I've tried knee braces before, but I don't like them because I have bigger thighs and all the braces I've tried squish them and slide down uncomfortably. I don't have a lot of money to spend on this so, do you have any braces you'd recommend?

Hi Bob & Brad My 80yr old father suffers pain on the back of his knees, can he also use this knee brace?

Love you guys. I am a recent knee patient due to osteoarthritis. Wearing a brace has been a nightmare. My doctor recommended the one I have but I don't like it.

I'm having trouble finding the episode where you referenced a particular heating pad that produced deeper heat penetration than the average heating pad. I'm hoping you can share the product name and advise if it is available on Amazon. Thanks so much.

hopefully this is not a duplicate. I have a partial pcl tear for which I will be seeing a sports medicine doctor in about a week or so. meanwhile I've been having a lot of pain. resting, icing and pain meds help but I was wondering if a brace might help too. if so what would you recommend. one that immobilizes or one that just stabilizes?

What would you suggest for someone diagnosed with EDS and will need to wear a brace long term?

Would this work for RA? I’m 5’5” 166 lb and 28 years old with RA. I don’t get much joint pain anymore but I feel like I have some residual knee damage from when symptoms first displayed before I was diagnosed. I work in retail now and notice that as I move around I inadvertently pivot on my right knee a lot which is the one I feel has some damage. So I’m trying to avoid causing further wear. Would a brace like this be good for someone my circumstances or would it be overkill?

I love these guys man hahaha

With arthritis in my right knee, I have not been able to workout on the elliptical machine since September. I'm considering talking with my doctor as to which support wrap/brace is best for my issue. I'm so fixed on getting back to doing the elliptical.

This was so very helpful, thank you so much! Dr. "hot legs" (giggle)

I plan to try Braceability.

Any reason to buy a brace that offers less support such as a sleeve if you can afford a brace with support brackets, etc.?

I am suffering from knee arthritis pain and fracture my left knee. I like to know how buy knee brace please give me link to buy knee brace. You doing wonderful work.

I’m a 13 year old soccer player, and i’ll have to wear a knee brace every day. When i’m at soccer practice, at school and even when i’m with my friends in town. I have one of those normal braces,who stabilizes my knee cap and it is 10 centimeters below and above my knee cap. I’m at the hospital 2 times a week to PT. 3 weeks ago i dislocated my knee cap, and i couldn’t bend my leg for 5 loong days. There’s nothing that can help with my pain and i need another program for PT. I ended up in the emergency room yesterday, because i messed up my ankle at practice on thursday without knowing😂. So i’m not allowed to play soccer in a week. This is the 3rd time this year my doctor has banned me to play. The first time (february 26) was 6 loong weeks without practice, the next time (april 29) was only 1 week, and now the 3rd time (may 23) is 1 week.

Would my ortho be a better judge of a particular type of off loading brace than a PT? With so many brands, styles and price points, it seems like a tough call either way. Great gams by the way...

Yes Bob and Brad 👍

Can someone with a knee replacement benefit from any type of knee brace ? ...for my mom .

A coworker recommended Back on Track knee braces, but I read a summary of what they do, and I don't think it will work for me. I have prepateller (sp?) bursitis. It flares up every few years or so (particularly after a long period of sedentary lifestyle and not enough going to the gym to stay strong). For bursitis, I've always been told RICE - rest, ice, compression, elevation. The back on track braces (and some of the other braces on the market) are too warm. Back on Track in particular is designed to trap your body heat and radiate it back through the joint, which probably helps arthritis patients, but could only worsen knee bursitis -- which only improves when you put ice packs on it. I have a basic knee wrap that has a gel pack I can put in my freezer, but is there anything else available, that doesn't have a bulky ice pack, that would work well for day to day activities? I'm back at work and it's not convenient to carry and ice pack around with me all day.

Hi guys can u help me I have sterathirtis of both knees I wear a bioskin knee brace but the brace doesn't help as when I walk my knees twich and I get consent pain what other braces would u recommend I should use

doc can I ask can you practice kicking a bag, with a knee brace with the metal hinges?

How many hours at day I have to wear knee brace for osteoarthritis?

I have a knee brace a hinged knee brace for both legs I went to the orthopedic supplier and they said I had my right one on backwards well I can’t get the hinge to be in the correct way so I don’t know how to put it on correctly so it bends backwards instead of sitting still please let me know how to do this

I found this to be a really entertaining video, but I still don't know what brace to buy. Thanks for making me laugh!!!

thanks fpr helping docs.

Knee is killing me, it pops out and I make it go back straight. See the ortho with xrays and ask she days is "yup, you have baker's cysts, and your knee caps are too high, see ya" I didn't find this helpful. Any ideas since I'm on my own?

Would this be a good fit for a truck driver? I am 6 foot seven I am heavy but I do work out and recently lost like 60 pounds having some pain in my left knee getting in and out of the truck.

Is bauerfeind knee brace any good and if it is is it worth it

Hey can you guys do a video on increasing knee flexibility? Because I can't sit on my knees, and if I try there's pain in my knee socket. Thx

I am confused. I went to this site and it seems to show the circle in the front. which is it?

Great information guys, I really need this. By the way - first Brad with his singlet now Bob flashing his sporty black shorts, my wife can't take it.

Hi Bob and Brad, I just recently got me knee checked out by my orthopedic because I have been having trouble with it for a few months which I for sure thought it was patellar tendonitis because of the location but after getting it check it turned out to be fat pad impingement. All he said was to avoid activities that cause pain which other than walking is everything right now. Is there anything else in your opinion I can do with this other than simply 'rest'?

How about the brace slowly sliding down your leg. I walk 2.5 km every day and I have to stop and adjust the brace at least 2 4 times on the walk

im from the philippines pls help me wd my knee hyperextension what will i use to prevent it im in pain just walking im post stroke 1 year now pls help..

Thank you. 🎶🎶🎶

I hate that I love you guys so much.

Thanks for saying hinges could be removed......maybe that is the awful pain at the end of the day.....thanks for the info.

Looking for best knee brace for someone with hEDS.

These guys are a bunch of dorks and I love it lol!

How about how to fix the knee with out brace how to strength it the brace is very easy way

Kindly little bit what treatment or medication for for black spots in knee joint in x ray

My (very good) orthopedic doctor warns his patients that braces often give you a false sense of security. You might start doing things you haven't done in a long time and end up injuring the joint even worse. The brace is only going to (hopefully) preserve what strength your joint has left. Just thought I'd touch on this for common advice.

The problem with the adjustable braces is they slip down and strap presses the daylights out of a baker’s cyst. Been a pain to find one that doesn’t slip.

Hi does a knee brace help with a ACL partial tear when you feel pain when you walk

How will I get this brace

I am a 63 yr old female, and an avid biker and hiker. I am stating to experience some pain in the patella region of my right knee (likely osteoarthritis). Would you recommend this brace for knee stability, or is it too bulky for biking and hiking?

i wil try one of the. things i have seen..

does it work with knock knee please i need helpp 😭

Does wearing a brace weaken the knee muscles from reliance on the brace?

How does arthritis cause lateral movement?

What size were you wearing?

While a knee sleeve help with noisy knees?

Knee braces can be frustrating. First off, in order to keep them from falling down, you really have to pull them extremely tight & that causes a lot of discomfort. Yes, they help, but it’s not easy wearing one for an entire day.

The only thing wrong with all these knee braces, is they all slide down the leg, either immediately or after a little waking or use. When someone solves that problem I will happily buy another ( I have many that don’t work).

they slide off unless you get expensive uploader

Does the knee brace help with chondromalacia patella ?

What if your knee is locked?

....on our opinion of course bob

Forgot to mention was given 2 through by my doctor

Half-way thru it gets to showing how to wear knee brace. What the demonstration fails to address is how tight to adjust the brace. Please speak to that.

I have osteoarthritis and I hurt 24 he a day and I weight 269 I can't walk to long and it takes me along time to clean up wat can I get for it

How are semi-recumbent bikes for knees that are in pain? A good idea?

I have knee osteoarthritis in the right knee and have had knee injections this last being a gel since the other that they normally give you doesn’t work. Well the gel is not working either. It is so painful to get up and walk. need to take the load off the knee due to being bone one bone what do you all suggest I have to walk for work everyday and get in and out of a vehicle sot of like the police do and am lots of pain when I do. I hope that you will reply soon please.

I purchased one of those Obesity braces, and it was a perfect fit, but for the life of me I could not keep it in place. I am 79, and am trying to walk more. I can only manage 1/2 mile walk. By the time I walked a mere 1/2 mile, the brace had slipped down to cover the knee cap. I pulled the straps as tightly as I could get them, and tried it on several occasions. It was impossible to keep it in place. Any suggestions? I can't return it, because if you wear it at all, they won't allow a return or refund..