What size knee immobilizer do I need?
What size knee immobilizer do I need?
What is sizing for knee immobilizer? The specific dimensions required to choose an appropriately sized knee immobilizer are the circumference of your thigh and the circumference of your calf, each measured about six inches from the middle of your kneecap.
How long should a knee immobilizer be?
It’s important that the brace is snug, but not too snug. If the brace is too tightly strapped to your leg, it can cut off circulation. Having the right length for your height and your injury is also important. This brace comes in different lengths ranging from 12 to 24 inches.
How do I keep my knee immobilizer from falling down?
One video blogger suggests using sticky-back, hook velcro and attaching a thin rubber material to the back of it. The velcro part can then be attached to the inside of the knee brace, while the rubber will have more grasp on your pants or skin, preventing the brace from migrating.
Can you bend your knee in a knee immobilizer?
As healing progresses and more movement can be safely tolerated, the locking mechanism can be unlocked to allow the knee to bend a specified amount. Knee immobilizer: A knee immobilizer is a long cloth brace that runs the length of the shin and thigh.
Can I walk with knee immobilizer?
This brace is usually worn only when walking. It may be removed when in bed or sitting unless otherwise instructed by your doctor or therapist. You will continue to wear the knee immobilizer when walking until you can do straight leg raises in bed and your doctor or therapist says you may walk without it.
Should I sleep with my knee immobilizer?
Home care. The knee brace should be worn whenever you are out of bed, unless told otherwise. You may wear it in bed while asleep for the first few nights or until the pain starts to go away. Otherwise, you can remove the brace at night to avoid muscle stiffness from lack of joint movement.
Should I wear my knee immobilizer to bed?
How tight should a leg immobilizer be?
Usually, half the brace should be above the knee and half below the knee. Your child’s knee immobilizer should fit tight, but not too tight. If it is too tight it can hurt your child’s skin or restrict blood flow (circulation).