Knee braces are worn to alleviate pain and to prevent injuries.

Different types of knee braces are prescribed for various conditions.

There are four main kinds of knee braces:

• Prophylactic braces - These are designed to protect knees from injuries during contact sports like football.
• Functional braces - These give support to knees that have already been injured.
• Rehabilitative braces - These limit harmful knee movement while a knee is healing after an injury or surgery.
• Patellofemoral braces- These help the kneecap move smoothly over the knee joint.

To work well, knee braces should be worn during all activities that put you at risk of injury to your knee. Don't forget to warm up properly before beginning any athletic activity.

You should make changes in intensity or training schedules little by little, to limit knee stress. Good strength and flexibility are important for holding down knee pain and injuries. You should work out an exercise plan with your doctor to get the best program for you. Don't let knee braces become a "crutch."

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