Anyone wear a knee brace???

[ILoveMyGirls]

After falling again last week and swelling so badly on the ECV at Disney, my pain mgmt. doctor measured me for a knee brace and a back brace today.

Have any of you had any luck with a knee brace? Has it made you able to walk around Disney better?

 

[KPeveler]

I used a knee brace about a decade ago when I was just starting to have health problems, but I dont know how much it will help since it seems your problems are rather systemic. But I suppose it is always worth a shot!

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

i was thinking that too as i have so many chronic issues. it will be good if it helps with the one knee though. if the insurance will pay for it, they will check on that this week, then i'll give it a go. anything is worth trying to reduce chronic pain.

I used a knee brace about a decade ago when I was just starting to have health problems, but I dont know how much it will help since it seems your problems are rather systemic. But I suppose it is always worth a shot!

 

[KPeveler]

Oh even if it reduces your pain by 5%, that is still less pain!!! I just dont know how much it will help your overall ability to do Disney. But definitely give it a shot!

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

i will prob. still have to use a scooter next year as i did a few weeks ago. i so agree if it takes an edge off of the pain, than God!!!

Oh even if it reduces your pain by 5%, that is still less pain!!! I just dont know how much it will help your overall ability to do Disney. But definitely give it a shot!

 

[Debbie-TN]

A few years ago I had knee surgery and for some time after that my knee was weak and would hurt a lot after walking. Several times when I went to WDW I wore one of the pull-on elastic braces with hole for the kneecap and the metal bars down the sides. It really helped because it stabilized my knee. I would not have been able to walk all day without it.

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

i'm unsure of how this brace is going to be configured. i was so tired i forgot to ask. am hoping it will keep me from falling so much.

A few years ago I had knee surgery and for some time after that my knee was weak and would hurt a lot after walking. Several times when I went to WDW I wore one of the pull-on elastic braces with hole for the kneecap and the metal bars down the sides. It really helped because it stabilized my knee. I would not have been able to walk all day without it.

 

[njgoof]

I had my ACL in my knee reconstructed and wear my custom brace when we visit, the brace I have is so comfortable and light that I barely notice I am wearing it. I just have to stop every so often to adjust the straps.

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

I wish they would do the knee surgery on me but they say I am too young from a standpoint of having my knees replaced. I wonder if my brace will be like the one you are describing.

I have a lot of other issues such as a spinal cord issue and realized after the moderator posted on this thread that I was just "wishing" I could walk thru the park again but my problems are more widespread then just my knee.

I had my ACL in my knee reconstructed and wear my custom brace when we visit, the brace I have is so comfortable and light that I barely notice I am wearing it. I just have to stop every so often to adjust the straps.

 

[Stellapedia]

I've been in bilateral knees, among others, for years. Depending on the ride, you might have issues, but not likely. Prepare to sweat a lot underneath them, even if it's not hot out.

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

does the brace keep your knee from bending??

I've been in bilateral knees, among others, for years. Depending on the ride, you might have issues, but not likely. Prepare to sweat a lot underneath them, even if it's not hot out.

 

[Stellapedia]

No, I don't wear immobilizers during the day. I sleep in them though! Mine are to prevent hyperextension, which is most severe in my knees, wrists, and fingers, so those joints are always braced. I would not attempt disney in an immobilizer.

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

my knees lock up at nights and it is hard to unlock them in the a.m., is that why you wear the braces at night?

No, I don't wear immobilizers during the day. I sleep in them though! Mine are to prevent hyperextension, which is most severe in my knees, wrists, and fingers, so those joints are always braced. I would not attempt disney in an immobilizer.

 

[ILoveMyGirls]

My knee brace and back brace arrived in the mail today. I thought they would have been sent to the spine/pain mgmt center but they were sent to my home. the darn knee brace keeps falling down my leg. obviously, i am not putting it on tight enough. aargh.