The knee is one of the largest joints in the body and we shouldn’t take them for granted because, without them, we wouldn’t be able to do much at all. We wouldn’t be able to walk, run, sit or take part in our favourite sports. Even standing up to grab your favourite snack from the fridge would soon become a difficult task.

It is with this in mind that we should do our best to ensure we take care of them. This means protecting them when necessary, as well as providing adequate support to help them recover if they become injured. One way to meet these needs is through stabilizing them with a hinged knee brace.

Do You Need a Hinged Knee Brace?

There are many types of knee braces and supports, with each providing its own attributes and qualities:

§ Knee Sleeves – are slipped over the knee and generally provide the lowest level of support

§ Knee Supports – often wrap around the knee and will have some form of adjustment.

§ Hinged Knee braces – are knee supports with hinges on either side of the knee to stabilize the knee in its natural flow of motion.

You’ll want to consider a hinged knee brace if you want a little more support than a knee sleeve or wrap. With a greater level of support, a hinged knee brace will better help to reduce knee pain, ensure greater stability whilst at the same time protecting against injury.

Furthermore, a hinged knee brace has the added advantage of being able to prevent your knee from hyperextending (extending beyond straight). Some hinged knee braces will even allow you to set how much flexion you want your knee to be able to experience.

A hinged knee brace is suitable for:

§ Knees that have ligament or cartilage problems

§ Arthritis

§ Supporting a weak and unstable knee

§ Post operation recovery

As a general rule of thumb if you want the highest amount of stability for your knee, go with a hinged knee brace over other forms of knee support.

The Best Hinged Knee Braces and Supports

Once you’ve decided that a hinged knee brace is what you need, there are a number of other factors you’ll want to consider.

Pricing

The more you are willing to pay the better the quality of brace you’ll receive. The braces that cost more are usually the more reliable and stable. If you are serious about protecting your knee then it is worth spending a bit more to protect such a valuable asset as your knee.

Comfortability

Knee braces are particularly prone to being uncomfortable given that they need to be tight enough to provide good support for your knee. Sometimes too much tightness can cause it to get very hot and sweaty under the brace. It’s important to choose a brace that uses a breathable material to offer some ventilation.

Easy to Put On

Knee braces that come with an adjustable strap are quick to put on since they have straps that can wrap around the knees. There are some hinged knee braces that come in the form of sleeves that you put over your foot and slide up your shins and over your knees. If you buy a knee brace like this, be aware that it will take longer and often times prove to be more of a struggle to put on than ones that wrap around the knee.

Open or Closed Patella

Knee braces will have either open or closed patella support. A hinged knee brace with an open patella allow for the kneecap to be free of pressure, whilst one with a closed support will put pressure on the patella.

Size

Getting the right size brace for your knee is imperative to ensure the best support and comfortability. Unfortunately, this can also be the most frustrating area when purchasing a knee brace. Different manufacturers have different sizes available as well as their own unique way of measuring what size you need. Pay attention to their instructions and do not expect the rules of measurement to be the same across manufacturers.

Hinged Knee Braces and Supports from T TIMTAKBO

Now that you know what to look for when choosing the best knee hinged knee brace, you can begin to start browsing the options. Below is the options fyi.

1. Hinged Knee Brace with GEL Patella Pad

Hinged Knee Brace,Gel Patella Support with Removable Dual Side Stabilizers,Knee Support for Meniscus Tear,Relieves ACL,Arthritis

· UNIQUE PATENT DESIGN of TIMTAKBO knee brace support for strength & comfort,with dual removable knee hinges of side stabilizers; gel patella pad;lateral & medial bi-directional patella straps;special water droplets shape buttress of open-patella support.

· MAXIMUM SUPPORT COMPRESSION WRAP

· COMFORT HIGNED KNEE SUPPORT,lightweight,rebound spacer lining materials.

· GEL PATELLA STABILIZING KNEE BRACE for sports running gym basketball,athletics' knee pain supports.

· SPORTS MEDICAL GRADE KNEE BRACE SUPPORT promotes muscle & joint recovery,reduces swelling & soreness,creates heating effect for faster muscular recovery.

2. Front Closure Way of Wraparound Neoprene Hinged Knee Brace

TIMTAKBO Hinged Knee Brace,Women Men Knee Support,Compression Neoprene Knee Wrap for Knee Stabilizer,Arthritis Pain,Ligament Injuries,Sprains,Patella Surgery

· TIMTAKBO NEW UPGRADE HINGED KNEE BRACE WITH STRONGER Side Patella Stabilizers.

· FRONT CLOSURE WITH UPGRADE CROSS CLOSURE DESIGN, Best ARTHRITIS KNEE SUPPORT FOR MEN WOMEN.

· MODERATE STABILITY LEG WRAP with Compressive Support.

· PREMIUM MATERIALS WITH REMOVABLE METAL STAYS.

3. 16”tall hinged knee brace ,Breathe Rebound Wrap Knee Support,Stabilizer for Arthritis,Ligament Sprains,Knee Compression,Pain Relief Leg Brace

· HINGED KNEE BRACE WITH SIDE STABILIZER(NON-ROM),16”TALL&0.2”Thick of knee support for patients suffering from mild to moderate sprains or ligament tears(ACL,PCL,MCL,LCL).Providing stability to weak and injury knees.

· PREMIUM QUALITY KNEE WRAP with rebound,soft,breathable,dry-tex/coolflex comfort fit spacer materials. It is skin friendly materials,no hot vs neoprene brace.

· NON-SLIP with 2 wide silicone strips inside,It is soft,lightweight,comfort,flexibility,stability for eveyday activities,helping you stay active and pain-relieving.

· ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION FIT of leg stability,support for arthritis,moderate aching joint pain,tendon,ligament sprains,injury recovery etc.Class 1 medical device with 5sizes for choose.UNISEX for both left & right.

4. Compression Knee Sleeve with Patella Gel Pad for Women Men Knee Pain Relief,Knee Support for Arthritis,Meniscus Tear,ACL,Running,Basketball,Gym,Workout,Knee Sport Protector of Knee Brace

· TIMTAKBO PATENTED KNEE SLEEVE ARE MADE OF 3D AIR Spacer.

· TIMTAKBO COMPRESSION KNEE SLEEVE V.S. TRADITIONAL KNITED/ELASTIC SLEEVES:timtakbo knee sleeve with more compression, durable,and comfortable.COLD THERAPY AVAILABLE of patella gel pad knee brace.

· KNEE BRACE COMPRESSION SLEEVE WITH DUAL KINESIOLOGY BANDS.

· KNEE BRACE SUPPORT WITH NO-SLIP DOUBLE GRIP at both upper and lower edges that instead of allergic silicone grip.

· CUTOUT BEHIND KNEE, this unique design of knee support sleeve helps prevent bunching.