Unloader Knee Brace
Garforth, Leeds
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Who is this for?
Do you have any of these issues?
If that sounds like you, an assessment is the place to start.
How it Works
Your knee assessment includes:
Knee alignment and joint range assessment
Identifying which compartment is affected and whether unloading is appropriate
Ligament and stability checks where relevant
Confirming your osteoarthritis is unicompartmental — reviewing existing imaging, or advising whether a scan is needed before a brace is fitted
Discussion of your goals, activity level and daily life
A clear, honest recommendation — including whether a brace will help, and which one
The Evidence
What the research shows
Unloader bracing for osteoarthritis affecting one side of the knee has been studied across multiple clinical trials. The findings are encouraging for the right patient — though not universal, which is exactly why assessment matters.
Reduced pain and improved function — significant improvements in WOMAC pain, stiffness and function scores in patients using an unloader brace (Briggs et al., Journal of Knee Surgery, 2012).
Less reliance on medication — 35% of patients reported reduced use of prescription anti-inflammatories, and 31% reduced over-the-counter anti-inflammatories (Briggs et al., 2012).
Results vary between individuals and depend on the type and severity of your osteoarthritis.
Choose Wisely
An unloader brace works by applying a precise three-point force across the knee to shift load off the worn compartment. That only helps if your osteoarthritis is unicompartmental — affecting one side — and only if the device is the right type, correctly sized, and dialled in to the right offloading tension. The wrong brace, or the right brace fitted poorly, does little, and an unloader on the wrong knee pattern can be uncomfortable for no benefit. As a specialist orthotist, we confirm whether unloading is appropriate for your knee, choose the right device, and set it up correctly from day one.
No GP referral needed
Initial assessment £149.95
Brace quoted individually
Categories
Össur Unloader One X
Best For
Moderate to more advanced unicompartmental osteoarthritis
Patients who need stronger, adjustable offloading
Features
Rigid frame with patented 3-Point Leverage System for targeted unloading
SmartDosing dial (Boa) for single-hand, on-the-fly adjustment
Low-profile — sits discreetly under clothing
Clinically studied for pain relief and function in unicompartmental knee OA
Best For
Mild to moderate unicompartmental osteoarthritis
Patients who want a softer, easy-to-wear brace.
Features
Soft single-upright design with Dynamic Force strap, same 3-point principle
Lightweight, breathable and discreet
Simple to apply with colour-coded guides — good for limited hand strength
A more affordable option where a rigid brace isn't required
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