Crutches training is the instruction and practice needed to use crutches safely and efficiently. It commonly supports people with knee pain, knee injuries, or after knee surgery. It focuses on fit, posture, balance, and walking patterns that match a clinician’s weight-bearing plan. It is typically taught in orthopedics, sports medicine, emergency care, and physical therapy settings.

A Knee immobilizer brace is a rigid or semi-rigid brace designed to keep the knee straight and limit motion. It is commonly used after knee injuries, surgeries, or when the joint needs short-term protection. It typically spans from the upper thigh to the lower leg and is secured with straps. Clinicians use it in emergency, orthopedic, sports medicine, and postoperative settings.

A Functional knee brace is a supportive device designed to improve knee stability during movement. It is commonly used after ligament injuries or ligament reconstruction to help control joint motion. It is also used in sports and active daily life when the knee feels unstable. It typically includes a frame, hinges, straps, and padding to guide the knee as it bends and straightens.

A Hinged knee brace is a supportive device with side hinges that guide knee bending and straightening. It is designed to add stability while still allowing controlled motion. It is commonly used in sports medicine, orthopedic clinics, and physical therapy settings. It may be used for ligament injuries, postoperative support, or certain types of arthritis.

An ACL brace is an external knee support designed to help control motion in a knee with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury or reconstruction. It commonly uses hinges and straps to guide how the tibia and femur move during walking, sport, or rehabilitation. It is used in sports medicine, orthopedics, and physical therapy as an adjunct to exercise-based care and recovery plans.

A Varus unloader brace is a knee brace designed to reduce load on one side of the knee joint. It is most commonly used when symptoms come mainly from the **lateral (outer) compartment** of the knee. It works by applying an external corrective force to change how weight passes through the knee during standing and walking. Clinicians may use it in osteoarthritis care and in selected cartilage or meniscus-related conditions.

A Valgus unloader brace is a specialized knee brace designed to reduce stress on one side of the knee joint. It is most commonly used for knee pain related to medial (inner) compartment osteoarthritis and varus alignment (“bow-legged” posture). It works by applying a controlled corrective force at the knee during standing and walking. It is typically prescribed and fitted in orthopedic, sports medicine, and physical therapy settings.

An Unloader brace is a knee brace designed to shift pressure away from a painful area inside the knee joint. It is commonly used for knee osteoarthritis that affects one side of the knee more than the other. It can also be used in select cases of alignment-related knee pain during walking and standing. It is worn externally and adjusted with straps and hinges to influence knee mechanics.

A Knee sleeve is a flexible, pull-on garment worn around the knee joint. It is commonly made from elastic knit fabric, neoprene-like material, or blended textiles. It is used in sports, daily activity, and rehabilitation settings to provide compression and support. It is different from a rigid knee brace because it typically has no hard frame.

A Patellar brace is a wearable support designed to stabilize or guide the kneecap (patella) during movement. It is commonly used for patellofemoral pain, kneecap tracking problems, and some overuse conditions around the front of the knee. Most designs wrap around the knee or sit just below the kneecap to change how forces travel through the joint. It is widely used in sports medicine, orthopedics, and physical therapy settings.