A knee cap for elderly people.How it is helpful? 

Is a brace or knee cap support required to protect the joint? This issue has always generated debate. Knee supports, as their name suggests, enhance walking and other weight-bearing activities. Elderly people are always hesitant to wear them because they believe they should be using their legs as much as possible. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes donning it becomes necessary. 

The reason behind wearing a knee Cap. 

Its primary function is to provide the knee muscles with additional support. The quadriceps, which serves as the main knee extensor gets support.

For how long can we continuously wear knee cap.

Never wear it longer than 7–10 days. 

There is a reason for that, as prolonged use may cause your knee muscles to become dependent on it. 

When this support is required 

Strain on muscles or ligaments can result from abruptly twisting the knee joint. Wear nonstop for no less than 48 hours in this case.

This support, gives support to the knee joint, provides compression that helps the swelling drain. 

Walking with knee arthritis, a very common condition in older people, requires protection from further harm. 

Are these supports allowed at night? 

At Weeheal, we tell our patients that wearing a knee cap at night isn’t particularly advantageous.If the patient has undergone any type of knee surgery only in the case it is advisable to wear at night to prevent twisting movements of knee.

Knee support while walking

This support is useful for patients who are experiencing knee arthritis issues. But one should never use this support over an extended period of time. 

Tips for the Elderly 

Patient caretaker who stay with patients round-the-clock must advise them to use it prudently. 

The medical attendant must assess how tightly the knee cap is fitting. Putting two fingers inside the support while the patient is wearing allows for a quick check.

After taking off the support, keep an eye on the skin’s surface. 

While wearing the support, the patient caretaker must notice if there is any bluish discolouration around the lower leg region or not.If yes immediately remove it.

Weeheal is providing patient care and elderly services at home in Mohali and Chandigarh. To know more. Kindly contact us at 9056667111.