Knee Braces / Support

[22]

Scuppered my knee last October (first and only parkrun, steep hill), didn't feel it until later/the next day. NHS Physio said Meniscus within 2 seconds of me speaking but didn't seem especially interested. Went back recently as generally no improvement with her exercises and one night I needed to take pain killers to sleep (only occasion thankfully). Referred to MSK - first appointment on the phone - but we do have BUPA through work so if it needs an intervention I'll get it done privately (as chief plate-spinner I'm conscious that claim = premium hike).

Walk a chunk and row (machine/gently) a lot. If I don't row it's more painful, or if I try and do fast intervals my knee hates me the next day (no problems at all during exercise). Driving is the thing where it is most painful - I guess the vibration (left leg, automatic car). Walking along a contour/camber can be painful.

I've bought a few various knee braces and things, there's one (Neo-G) that if I do up really tightly it seems to help, but can't wear it for too long. Because I've looked online recently at fancier supports, my targeted advertising is braces galore. I don't care how much it costs if there's something out there that will help. Brands that pop up include Reabtec & Anaconda but I have no idea if they are any good. FWIW the physio said don't bother with supports.

[The_Doc]

The big players, for decades are Ossur, Donjoy, Bauerfeind and Breg.

Expect quality to equal cost though

Cheap =shoddy in my opinion. They just wear out and break, and you then have to buy a good one.

[22]

Thank you very much.

My phone appointment came early, and was in fact a call to book a face-to-face MSK appointment (a week Friday). I'll wait and see what they think is going on, but happy to buy something if and when I get a proper diagnosis.