How effective are the knee support products?

fantasyvn2008
fantasyvn2008 Member Posts: 9
edited 12. Aug 2010, 11:43 in Living with Arthritis archive
Dear all,

My mother, in her 50s, is diagnosed to be suffering from osteoarthritis. The pain is on her right knee, and is subject to the weather.

Basically, whenever the weather becomes damp or it is becoming cold, she feels pain in her knee. It makes it difficult for her to walk up the stairs.

I heard about some knee products, like this website:

http://www.footorthotics.co.uk/products/bodymedics/knee-supports-products.html

Has anyone tried these? How effective are these products?

My sincere thanks,

Comments

  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wow...The prices of those........

    I do use joint supports.....I have RA, and find them very helpful........

    The ones I use cost 1/4 of those prices.......and are comfortable to wear all day.......

    Rob x
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  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    Yes - they do seem very expensive .. I think I have seen cheaper ones advertised, but I'm afraid I don't know how effective they are..

    Marion
  • fantasyvn2008
    fantasyvn2008 Member Posts: 9
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi robertls, could you pls tell me more about your joint supports?

    Is there a web link so that I can see and buy them?

    Sorry if I sound naive, but this is new to me, so I don't know much about different products.

    Thank you.
  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll send you a private message......(PM)...

    The forum doesn't approve of advertising........(WHich is fine by me)

    Rob x
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I used to use knee supports and found them helpful. I bought neoprene ones from my local chemist and would use them when walking. One can come to rely on them too much, causing your muscles to become lazy. Unfortunately now due to swelling my knees are too fat, even for the XL size. Look in your chemist and see what they have, and remember to measure your mum's knee/s carefully! I hope you can find some that help. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm been advised I can reply using trade names.

    I use Thermoskin http://www.thermoskinproducts.co.uk/ Supports which I bought from Cox and Robinson Chemist http://www.cox-robinson.co.uk/ , in Leighton Buzzard for around £6.50 about six months ago. They have really helped me ....

    They do supports for all parts of the body, and several types.....
    I used the cheapest ones, and can wear them for long periods without discomfort.......

    Hope this helps.......

    Rob x
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  • fantasyvn2008
    fantasyvn2008 Member Posts: 9
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This thread is very helpful for me. I would like to thank you for your kind help. I will try the knee support products by going to my local chemist.

    Best,
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The neoprene ones also keep joints warm, which may also help. I wish you and your mum well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, Its a long time ago, but I had an injury to my knee and I bought a support similar to the ones in the pictures. I only wore it when I played Badminton, (Show's how long ago that was, about 10 years)! It did seem to help support the knee and I would have less pain the next day. I've still got them!!! I have splints for my OA in my hands and I only wear them when I'm watching TV or resting and then only for an hour or so, as the OT told me you can weaken the muscles by too much support.

    Has your Mum thought of going to the doctors and seeing if he will refer her to the Occupational Health department, then she would get the right fit and type to help her withour the cost. :wink:
    Love Sue
  • fantasyvn2008
    fantasyvn2008 Member Posts: 9
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Dear all, I forgot to ask you. Should the person wear the wrap all day? In other words, how many hours per day should my mum wear this?

    BTW, my mum has retired early because of her health.

    Thank you.
  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I dont wear mine all day..

    Whenever I go out for a 'shamble', (Cant call it a walk anymore)

    Or a bit of gardening..

    I went to Cox & Robinson this morning....

    The barcode for a small knee support was 09580-83608

    Cost £5.99

    Skin coloured

    They do a different one for £16.99....I tried one..............for me, the cheaper one worked much better...

    Hope this helps......

    Rob x
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  • fantasyvn2008
    fantasyvn2008 Member Posts: 9
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I've checked Cox & Robinson but unfortunately, there is no store nearby.

    Therefore I think I will order directly from Thermoskin. At Lloyds, they only sell the Small Size, while it seems my mother needs a medium one.

    Thanks again.
  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wouldn't Lloyds order you one????

    I hope this gives you mum some much needed help..

    Regards................Rob x
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  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Fantasy.
    you can buy them in boots the chemist.
    i bought mine a long time a go so not sure of the price.
    i hope you find one to help your mum.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx

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