Running knee brace

While running isn’t linked to increased knee pain, more than half of all running injuries involve the knee. As a result, we often see knee braces used when dealing with pain and injuries related to the knees.

It poses the obvious question: do knee braces actually help?

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And when should you wear one for running?

As a general rule, runners should only wear knee braces when they are suffering from knee-related chronic conditions, or recovering from knee surgery or injury. That’s because improper use of braces could make runners dependent on wearing a support device that isn’t optimal for their needs.

Below we will take a closer look at what you should know if you’re considering a knee brace for running.

But the most important point is to seek out a professional diagnosis before trying to ‘correct’ any issue with a knee brace.

You may end up creating a muscular imbalance or doing more harm than good.

When Should Runners Wear Knee Braces?

Research and studies have shown that contrary to many old wives tales,

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