Breg OA Impulse Push Knee Brace – Lateral

Benefits of Breg Push Knee Brace

• This brace can be configured to address lateral osteoarthritis
• Offers fashion and function in a single OA brace
• Adjustable dial, no tools needed
• Combination of the TriTech material and the loadable hinge design
• Allows for up to 12 degrees of correction with 7 different adjustment settings
• Designed for the active patient
• Lightweight, weighing just under 14 oz (.4 kg)
• Internal cuffs distribute the load over a large area, eliminating pressure points that are common with unloading brace
• Push on the non-affected side of the knee opens up the opposite side of the knee
• It does this by increasing the amount of force applied at the condyle
• One side of the pad is a soft gel that contours to the side of the knee
• The other side of the pad has an auto-mold technology to keep the femoral condyle from slipping out on the brace hinge
• This creates a very comfortable fit even under substantial loads to maximize the efficiency of the brace
• Front closure allows easy application and removal
• Lightweight and low-profile breathable material with mild compression
• Common Examples of Use:
  • Unicompartmental OA
  • Meniscal instabilities

What to Buy with Breg OA Push Knee Brace?

• Core Deluxe Knee Wedge
• Biofreeze Professional Pain Relieving Spray
• Polar Ice Hot Cold Pack

How to Wear Lateral OA impulse Knee Brace?

1. Open by unfastening the two-straps
2. For lateral OA position the hinge on the inside of the knee
3. Apply the Brace while sitting with the knee flexed between 45 and 60 degrees
4. Begin with the soft side of the brace and position the opening for the kneecap so that the opening surrounds one side of the kneecap
5. Wrap around the leg and secure the two closure tabs 1 and 2 closest to the knee
6. The kneecap should be centered in the opening created
7. Secure the lower calf closure tab 3
8. Follow with the calf strap, feeding it through the D-ring and tighten with moderate tension
9. Secure the upper thigh closure tab 4
10. Follow with the thigh strap, feeding it through the D-ring and tighten with moderate tension
11. Stand and walk in the brace to see how it feels on the leg
12. The hinge can be adjusted while standing or sitting
13. However, the hinge adjustments are easier when sitting with your knee bent to 90 degrees
14. To adjust the force of the hinge pressure, place a thumb on the red tab and slide tab up or down to the desired position
15. If more force is needed, sit down and adjust to an increased force setting
16. Walk again to test for relief

Precautions while using Breg Knee Brace:

• Only adjust the hinge enough for relief
• Walk after each adjustment
• Too much force may cause discomfort and excessive muscle soreness
• Once you reach relief, don’t adjust the hinge any further
• It takes at least a week for the leg to get used to having pressure applied to it
• Breg Lateral OA Impulse Push Knee Brace Instruction Manual