The Medicare Bracing Blog: Knee Braces (3)
Manage Osteoarthritis Progression With a Quality Knee Brace
Many of us are familiar with the term arthritis, particularly as we age. Although osteoarthritis can be painful, Elite Medical Supply is here to help you manage this challenging condition with knee...
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Finding the Best Knee Brace for Golf — Everything You Should Know
Did you know that golf puts a lot of pressure on your knees whenever you bend down to place a tee or swing the club? This makes it is quite common for golfers to experience knee pain at some point in...
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Dealing with a Torn Meniscus? Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Recommendations
Every year, about 61 of every 100,000 people experience a tear to their meniscus. In addition, 60% of those over the age of 65, likely have some sort of degenerative damage to the meniscus whether...
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Preparing For Recovery from Knee Replacement Surgery
Most knee replacement patients have no regrets after the surgery and rehabilitation are complete. However, the long recovery period can be off-putting (and is a key reason why people delay surgery).
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How to Delay or Avoid Your Knee Replacement Surgery
Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery has become more popular as the population ages and because of advances in medical technology. However, before you commit to this major surgical procedure,...
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How to Manage Patella Instability with a Knee Brace
Patellar instability refers to a range of injuries that occur when the kneecap or patella is displaced from its normal resting place. A common cause of patella instability is a traumatic dislocation...
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Importance of Exercise to Minimize the Progression of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a form of arthritis affecting over 30 million people in the United States. This condition occurs due to degenerative wear and tear of the protective tissue or cartilage that...
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What Does An Osteoarthritis Knee Brace Do?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that causes cartilage within the joints to break down which can result in pain during movement of the joint and inflammation. Even though OA does not currently have...
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Different Types of ACL Knee Braces and How They Work
According to the NIH, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries affect as many as 250,000 people in the United States every year. A tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament is one of the most...
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Does Medicare Provide Coverage For a Knee Brace?
Medicare will generally cover a knee brace when deemed medically necessary by your doctor. This is important for people suffering from knee pain because a knee brace is a viable option to treat many...
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