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How a Support and Brace Helps Relieve Arthritis

Arthritis usually causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the affected joint. Braces can help manage these symptoms and even slow the condition’s progression through compression, padding, and support stays. 

How quality braces relieve arthritis symptoms

Compression knit fabric

The three-dimensional knit fabric in braces like the GenuTrain A3 and EpiTrain boosts circulation and stimulates the muscles, helping relieve stiffness and swelling. The muscle-stimulating effect also improves your proprioception, helping to adjust the angle of your knee and relieve pressure pain. And for your comfort, the fabric is soft, breathable, and doesn’t restrict movement.

 

Viscoelastic Pad 

Pads in compression braces are designed to massage the joint as you move, relieving pain. The pad also helps stabilise the knee cap.

 

Donning Straps

Arthritis can affect the fingers as well as any other joint. Rheumatoid arthritis, in particular, is known for spreading from joint to joint. Instead of occurring from natural wear and tear, it develops if your immune system malfunctions and starts attacking healthy tissues. So, we’ve incorporated donning and donning straps into our braces to make them easier to slip on with arthritic fingers without compromising the product’s integrity.


Splints and stays

Bauerfeind GenuTrain OA

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In moderate to severe cases of arthritis, you may need extra support in the joint. The ManuLoc, for example, is a rigid brace made of stays, padding, and straps that will lock your wrist in place to prevent pain, strain, and potentially damaging movements. Meanwhile, your fingers will be free to move. On a different note, the strap and stay system of the GenuTrain OA won’t lock the knee in place but instead support it with every step. The OA also has an offloading mechanism to take pressure off the more painful side of your joint.

 

WHY BAUERFEIND SUPPORTS AND BRACES ARE THE BEST OPTION 

A study conducted by the Institute for Sports and Sports Science at the University of Freiburg, Germany (Gollhofer study), found that when wearing the GenuTrain knee brace, 2/3 of patients with osteoarthritis experienced significantly reduced pain, and 90% felt improved knee stability.

The Arthritis Foundation awarded the GenuTrain knee brace its “Ease of Use” commendation, a certification that recognises products that make life easier for people with arthritis and other physical limitations.

 

To sum up

The symptoms of arthritis, including inflammation, soreness and stiffness are targeted with Bauerfeind’s high-quality, medical-grade compression supports and braces. Endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation and arthritis sufferers, get relief and support today with a Bauerfeind brace.

More Information

If you require assistance selecting the right product for your needs or wearing the brace, call us on 1300 668 466 or contact us via live chat.

Do you have private health? Most private health extras will cover Bauerfeind products. Check to see if yours is included: Bauerfeind Private Health Insurance Inquiry

 

Bauerfeind was founded in 1929, and since then, we've worked tirelessly to develop and improve our extensive range of award-winning braces, insoles, and compression products. Our mission is to provide you with top-of-the-line supports so you can reach your fitness goals or live life without pain holding you back.

Every product is designed and produced entirely in our innovation and manufacturing facilities in Germany with the guidance of doctors, clinics, and orthopaedic technicians and are trusted by athletes worldwide.

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