Hinged Knee Brace with Steel Side Plates and Adjustable Straps
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Structured Knee Support with Hinged Steel Side Plates
This hinged knee brace provides more structured support than a basic elastic knee sleeve. It combines a flexible diving cloth body with hinged steel side plates on the sides of the knee to provide additional lateral support while still allowing the joint to bend. Wide adjustable straps above and below the knee help secure the brace firmly around the leg making it suitable for walking training sport and other everyday activities where additional knee support is wanted.
Key Features
- Hinged steel side plates provide structured support on each side of the knee while allowing bending movement.
- Diving cloth construction creates a flexible close-fitting body around the knee.
- Open patella design leaves the centre of the kneecap exposed rather than completely covering it.
- EVA gasket around the patella opening provides additional cushioning around the knee.
- Built-in padded areas help cushion the brace against the leg.
- Wide adjustable upper and lower straps allow the fit and compression to be adjusted.
- Hook-and-loop fastening makes the straps easy to secure and readjust.
- Elastic edging helps the upper and lower edges sit comfortably against the leg.
Specifications
- Product type: Hinged knee brace.
- Colour: Black.
- Main fabric: Diving cloth.
- Side support: Hinged steel plates.
- Knee padding: EVA gasket.
- Closure: Adjustable upper and lower hook-and-loop straps.
- Knee design: Open patella.
- 2XL upper circumference shown: 41 cm.
- 2XL lower circumference shown: 37 cm.
Benefits
- The hinged steel side supports give the brace greater structure than a simple stretch knee sleeve.
- The hinges move as the knee bends helping retain support without locking the joint in a fixed position.
- Adjustable straps let you change the fit around both the thigh and lower leg.
- The open patella and EVA gasket provide cushioning around the front of the knee while leaving the kneecap exposed.
- The combination of flexible fabric and rigid side supports makes the brace practical for people wanting additional knee stability during everyday movement and physical activity.
Common Questions
- Q: What makes this different from a standard knee sleeve?
A: This hinged knee brace includes steel side plates with moving hinges which provide more structured lateral support than a basic flexible sleeve. - Q: Does the brace restrict the knee from bending?
A: The steel side supports are hinged so they can move as the knee bends rather than holding the leg completely straight. - Q: Can the tightness be adjusted?
A: Yes. Wide straps above and below the knee can be tightened and secured using hook-and-loop fasteners. - Q: What is around the kneecap opening?
A: An EVA gasket surrounds the open patella area to provide cushioning around the knee. - Q: How should I choose the correct size?
A: Measure your leg carefully before ordering and compare the measurement with the size information supplied for the brace. The supplied 2XL image shows a 41 cm upper circumference and 37 cm lower circumference.
Summary
This hinged knee brace is a practical option when you want more structure than a standard compression sleeve. Hinged steel side plates add lateral support while the diving cloth body adjustable straps EVA gasket and open patella design help create a secure and comfortable fit. It can be used for general exercise walking training and other activities where additional external knee support is useful.
