Last Updated on 26/01/2026 by admin
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. Approximately 52,000 ACL injuries occur every year in the UK, about half of which need to undergo reconstruction. Most ACL injuries occur during sports, when the knee is subject to twisting, sudden changes in direction, over extension or a direct blow.
Knee instability and its effects
After injury, people will experience different levels of knee instability, which will not only limit activities but may also cause pain and discomfort, and potentially increase the likelihood of degenerative knee arthritis. In recent years, more and more research has shown that early mobilisation and rehabilitation are helpful and effective for ACL injuries.
Interventions for improving Knee Stability
- Protection provides external compression or restraint to prevent excessive joint motion.
- Muscle Strengthening Increase muscle strength of lower extremity to decrease stress on ligaments.
- Proprioception improves sensory feedback to detect joint motion more accurately.
- Coordination enhances muscle coordination to improve movement control.
How an Orthopaedic brace helps the healing process
Knee braces mainly provide extra stability for the injured joint during healing. Besides protecting the knee by compressing the surrounding soft tissues or restraining joint motion, a brace can help restore joint dynamic stability by enhancing proprioception. Studies have shown that a knee brace can increase joint proprioception and improve neuromuscular control and functional performance.
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Treatment pathways for ACL injury are aimed at increasing tissue healing and restoring joint stability. According to different grades of instability, different supports are appropriate to the demands of the healing process.
Brace
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Indications
Grade 1 Sprain
The ligament has been slightly stretched, but is still able to help keep the knee joint stable.
Grade 2 Sprain
The ligament is partially torn and has become loose.
Grade 3 Sprain
Implanted ligament has begun healing, joint remains unstable.
Features
- Bilateral spiral stays limit excessive movement.
- Multi-function silicone pads provide additional support
- Bilateral adjustable hinge limits movement range
- Straps strengthen stabilisation force.
- Multi-function silicone pad provides additional support
- Metal frame supports joint and limits movement range.
- Adjustable strut provides adjustable support
Benefits
- Reduce joint swelling.
- Increase joint proprioception.
- Assist joint movement.
- Prevent excessive motion
- Reduce joint swelling.
- Increase joint proprioception.
- Control joint range of motion
- Increase joint proprioception.
- Control joint range of motion
