Product Review - The Bauerfeind Genutrain Knee Brace For the Arthritic Knee

The Bauerfeind Genutrain knee Brace is an anatomically contoured knit support that is breathable and stretched by spiral stays on the sides of the brace.  It is a slip on brace with a special knitting technique that make the support extremely comfortable to wear.  The brace is only made in Germany.

The high grade elastic knit material is the hallmark of this brace, and is the reason for its popularity among many patients who suffer from arthritis,tendonitis and chondromalacia of the knee.

This is not your typical store brand elastic knee brace.

A circular viscoelastic donut surrounds the knee cap and helps correct the position of the patella to prevent tracking and patella instability. This insert redistributes pressure away from the knee cap to the surrounding soft tissue. 

As the knee flexes and extends, the visco donut moves with the knee cap, thereby massaging the surrounding tissue, helping to control swelling and inflammation.

This massage effect is ideal for older patients with arthritis and swelling in the knee, and for people that cannot tolerate the more aggressive arthritic hinged type braces.

Another unique feature that Bauerfeind does with all their knee braces is to lower the compression of the brace around the edges of the thigh and calf areas.  This produces a gradual reduction of pressure at both ends of the support and prevents constriction bands from developing in the lower leg. This feature is ideal for patients with diminished circulation.

The brace is low profile and provides exceptional uniform compression.  The Genutrain is very popular for golf and tennis as it does not interfere with mobility, flexibility and side to side movement like some hinged type braces.

The Genutrain is available in black, titanium and nature colors.  It comes in 7 different sizes and is universal for the left or right leg.  The brace is a little pricy due to the US Dollar vs. Euro, but once you put it on, that difference goes away.

It is always recommended that you consult with your treating doctor to determine the correct brace for your orthopedic condition.

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Carbon Fiber Foot Drop Brace - Right or Left AFO - Braces To Help You Walk Better - Topic Review

Do you suffer from foot drop?

Do one of your patient's suffer from foot drop?

1.) The Term "Foot Drop" - How It Can Slow You Down

If you suffer from foot drop, it can be due to any number of conditions. A stroke is a common reason why people suffer from foot drop. Basically, what happens is that a person is not able to clear their limb (their leg and foot that is involved) very easily when they walk. This is caused because a person can not lift their toes well, when you try to swing your leg and foot through when you take a stride.

2. ) Carbon Fiber Braces For Foot Drop - AFOs

The term AFO is an acronym that stands for Ankle Foot Orthosis. What this really means is that an AFO is a brace to help support your foot and ankle. An AFO (that is meant for walking) is worn in a shoe when your foot is on the ground.

With respect to carbon fiber AFOs, some people like them because the carbon fiber make up is more light weight than perhaps a traditional thermoplastic AFO. They can also have well needed strength and rigidity while being slightly less bulky for the patient as well. - Many times people prefer a thermoplastic AFO because you have more choice of colors...

3.) Working With A Professional To Get Your Carbon Fiber AFO - Very Important!

It is very important to get a carbon fiber AFO by working with a brace specialist (orthotist) in your area. An impression of your leg and foot will be made and your brace company will use this impression to fabricate a custom foot drop brace for you. - Getting an AFO "Might" work out for you, but the problem that you will have comes down to a follow up visit. - In other words, what happens when you need a slight adjustment to the brace? - You will probably benefit from going to the brace professional in your area to do this, instead of trying to send your brace back to the internet website to have any sort of adjustment made.

4.) Insurance & Braces

If you are going to have a brace billed to your insurance, then it typically needs to be fit by a medical professional. Many times a brace can be covered by your insurance, or the bulk of the cost can be. This is another reason to see a professional in your area, because internet websites should not bill your insurance for a brace unless they fit it to you directly. The brace company you visit will be able to get a quote of benefits from your insurance provider and then a claim can be submitted on your behalf.

Orthopedic Braces & Prostheses (In Chicago & Its Suburbs)

Finding the right brace (or prosthesis) for your needs means finding an O & P professional in your area. If you live in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, or you are a medical professional looking to provide your patient's with orthotic or prosthetic care, then visit us online today at http://www.orthopedic-braces.com. We educate people on orthotics and prosthetics and can help you get the care you need for yourself or your patients.

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