Knee pain is a common source of pain among people of all ages. In an article titled “Knee Pain in Adults and Adolescents: The Initial Evaluation,” published in June 2018 by American Family Physician, “Knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults, and its prevalence has increased almost 65% over the past 20 years, accounting for nearly 4 million primary care visits annually.”
An injury, mechanical issue, or chronic condition such as arthritis can cause knee pain. Your medical provider can diagnose the source of your pain and discuss the most appropriate treatments and remedies, one of which may be a knee brace. A knee brace is a wearable medical device designed to offer support, stability, and protection to your knee joint. Many people who have sustained a knee injury or been diagnosed with a chronic disease that damages their knee joints find that a custom knee brace reduces pain and improves mobility.
While it may be tempting to purchase a ready-made knee brace, a custom knee brace is often a far better investment, given that a customized knee brace is tailored specifically for you and can increase your comfort and better address the root issues. The benefits of a customized knee brace include, but are not limited to:
Precise Fit and Measurements
When a custom knee brace is prescribed, your measurements will be taken to ensure an optimal fit. These measurements capture your knee’s unique shape, as well as your leg length and curvature. Because a custom knee brace accounts for the unique contours of your knee, its design will increase overall effectiveness. The personalized fit should also enhance your comfort level, making it all the more likely that you’ll wear it as often as directed.
Enhancing Stability and Support
Compared to an off-the-shelf brace, a custom knee brace will be more reliable when it comes to providing stability and support. By considering your anatomy and specific knee condition, a custom knee brace permits a more natural range of motion while offering the support and stability necessary to walk, climb stairs, and perform other everyday physical movements.
Promoting the Healing Process
A custom knee brace reduces the pressure on your knee joint. By taking excess weight off your knee, a custom knee brace can lead to increased mobility and allow for participation in a rehabilitation program, which could accelerate the healing process. Performing exercises as directed by a doctor and following other orders that your doctor has given to treat your acute or chronic knee condition can help your knees gradually regain their strength, stability, and function.
Increased Protection
A custom knee brace excels at protecting your knee and decreasing the risk of further injury. It does so by reducing excessive movement and preventing potentially damaging motions that can aggravate the knee joint. This increased level of protection gives you the peace of mind that you might not have if you had purchased an off-the-shelf knee brace instead.
Improved Functionality
One of the most desirable benefits of a custom knee brace is the fact that your custom knee brace can be adjusted as your condition evolves. If you have been strengthening your knees through a physical therapy program, for example, you may find that your range of motion improves. Your custom knee brace can accommodate your progress and continue to promote your recovery.
Increased Quality and Durability
Most one-size-fits-all knee braces on the market are mass-produced, meaning the quality could be quite compromised. A cheaply made knee brace usually doesn’t last as long as a custom knee brace, which is all the more reason to invest in a custom knee brace, especially if you have a chronic knee condition, such as osteoarthritis, and your doctor has indicated that long-term use of a knee brace would be beneficial for you. Should you purchase a custom knee brace from Icarus Medical, you can be certain that it will be constructed of high-quality materials and built to last.
Noticeable Reduction in Pain
Whether you have sustained an acute knee injury or you have been diagnosed with a chronic knee condition, your knee pain may have significantly limited your mobility. If that’s the case, a custom knee brace can go a long way in reducing any pain you may feel when you move around. Icarus Medical has proudly developed the Ascender Knee Brace, which employs a patented system to remove up to 40 pounds of weight from your knee. When you feel less pain, both your knee function and your quality of life improve, and you can return to activities you enjoy.
Insurance Coverage
So many different knee braces populate the market, which is why it’s easy to assume that generic knee braces are the most affordable. However, you or your doctor can order a custom knee brace that is covered by your insurance. Many who are struggling with knee pain and would like a custom knee brace are thrilled to find that the Ascender is covered by their health insurance plan, with the average out-of-pocket cost being approximately $200. This price allows you to get a 3-D printed custom knee brace that is fully adjustable, breathable, and created by a team of passionate engineers who strive to use their knowledge and expertise to help people like you.
Why Should You Get a Custom Knee Brace?
If you’re interested in learning more about our innovative Ascender Knee Brace, please visit our website or contact us to speak with a representative. For further reading, check out this blog that contains more details on custom knee brace benefits.
Based in Charlottesville, VA, our team at Icarus Medical is proud to have developed one of the best knee braces currently on the market. Our custom knee brace has been proven to reduce pain, swelling, and instability so you can manage your knee pain and discomfort while preventing further injury. We are proud to help make it possible for those with knee pain to move with greater ease, comfort, and confidence.
