Action Reliever
Clinically proven to reduce OA pain & extend pain free walking distance *
(* Dr M. Benning, CTR, Version 1 ; 31-03-2017. Prospective randomized comparative study to demonstrate the medical benefits and ease of use during practical application of: Thuasne Action Reliever).
The Action Reliever is recommended for…
Mild to moderate medial or lateral osteoarthritis / simple application for active patients looking for a slim and comfortable OA bracing solution.
The Action Reliever is a knee brace for osteoarthritis (OA) that is invisible under most clothes. It is an off-loading brace that has been designed to apply corrective forces on the leg to reduce the load on the part of the knee affected by OA.
By helping hold the leg in a normal alignment and maintaining an equal load on the knee joint as a whole, the Action Reliever knee brace will help reduce compression and inflammation. This load reduction is proven to relieve pain.
Three easy steps to getting back out there.
“By wearing the brace, the pain on exertion was reduced and the pain-free distance extended.”
(Dr M. Benning, CTR, Version 1 ; 31-03-2017. Prospective randomized comparative study to demonstrate the medical benefits and ease of use during practical application of: Thuasne Action Reliever).
Keep moving
Knee osteoarthritis pain can cause you to reduce your physical activity (walking, sport, etc.) and even avoid certain everyday tasks (walking upstairs, housework, travelling on foot, etc.).
Lack of movement diminishes not only physical fitness, muscle strength and stamina, but also flexibility and weight control. All of which results in increased pain and stiffness!
Resuming physical activity and suitable exercises can break this vicious circle and increase your well-being considerably.
Osteoarthritis & bracing
About 2.1 million Australians are estimated to have knee osteoarthritis, making it the most common form of arthritis in Australia. Symptoms are relatively uncommon in people aged under 45, but more than 25% of people 65 or older report some joint symptoms.
A study showed that patients who wore a brace for two years or more did not require surgery at eight years follow-up.
It also showed that use of an off-loading knee brace can improve quality of life.
Source: Published by © Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care 2017 - ISBN: 978-1-925224-36-8 - Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard. Sydney: ACSQHC; May 2017