Donjoy Fortilax Elastic Arthritis Knee Support
When you're looking to purchase a knee support, it's important that you find one that provides a high level of compression to the area as this helps reduce swelling and oedema. The Donjoy Fortilax Elastic Arthritis Knee Support is an excellent brace that is designed specifically for arthritic knees during sporting activity and everyday use. As a result of its design, it offers a high level of support and compression to the area, making it ideal for a wide range of conditions.
Who Can Make Gains with the Fortilax Brace?
Acute or chronic knee pain is difficult to ignore, particularly if you work out frequently as any movement will put pressure and shock on your knee joints. The Fortilax Elastic Arthritis Knee Support compresses the joint, which in turn provides proprioceptive and neuromuscular stimulation to the area. This is particularly useful for properly positioning your knee joint, which is extremely important in sporting activities where you need to be aware of your body and its position.
The Donjoy Fortilax Knee Support can be used for a number of conditions. This includes the following:
- Acute knee injury
- Chronic knee injury
- Mild knee osteoarthritis
- Neuromuscular stimulation
- Proprioceptive stimulation
Features and Benefits of the Fortilax Elastic Support
- Made with non-compressive knitted fabric on the patella to prevent local oedema
- Fits either the left or right knee for improved versatility
- Made from breathable biocompatible yarn
- Multi-directional elasticity provides a more anatomical fit
- Offers gradient compression proximal to the distal
- Designed with a looser popliteal knit for added comfort
- Ideal for extra support during sporting activity and everyday use
- Provides compression and support
- Provides muscular stimulation to prevent swelling
Anatomical Design
The Donjoy Arthritis Knee Support helps provide proprioceptive and neuromuscular stimulation by compressing the area. This helps facilitate healing while also preventing local swelling in the area.
Sizing of the Donjoy Fortilax Elastic Knee Support
Available in six sizes, the Donjoy Fortilax Support provides you with a tailored fit. Please measure the circumference of your thigh 15cm (6 inches) above the centre of the knee cap. If your measurement falls between sizes, please select the larger size of the two.
Size | Thigh Circumference (cm) |
XX-Small | 31- 34cm |
Extra Small | 35 - 38cm |
Small | 39 - 42cm |
Medium | 43 - 46cm |
Large | 47 - 49cm |
Extra Large | 50 - 53cm |
XX-Large | 54 - 57cm |
Care Instructions
Caring for the Donjoy Fortilax Knee Support is easy. The support should be hand washed in cold water with mild soap and rinsed thoroughly before it's left out to air dry. Please note that the brace should not be machine washed or bleached.