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What Are The Best Knee Supports for Runners?

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What Are The Best Knee Supports for Runners?

We are often asked which of our braces would be the best to wear while running. Our employees discussed this topic and selected these 5 Superior Braces products and why they might work for you.  Advanced Patella Knee Strap: On Sale for $9.99 Indicated for Chondromalacia, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellar Instability, Patellar Tendonitis Strap functions dynamically as knee flexes and extends Easy to apply and adjust Universal design fits a range of sizes Click Here to View Product Airprene Knee Sleeve: On Sale for $12.99 A unique perforated neoprene-like material that retains heat, but not water The perspiration generated by exercise flows...

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Knee Pain: How to Choose the Right Knee Brace for Your Child

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Knee Pain: How to Choose the Right Knee Brace for Your Child

​​Knee pain is an increasingly common problem for young athletes and may result from both acute and overuse injuries.

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Choosing the Proper Knee Brace - Start with Your Physician

Choosing the Proper Knee Brace - Start with Your Physician

At Superior Braces, we receive a large amount of questions on the topic of choosing the correct knee brace or knee support for the corresponding knee injury. In this week's article, I will discuss the difference between knee supports, knee braces, and hinged knee braces. I will also describe some (not all) common knee injuries and what braces typically help with those injuries.Before I go any further, I feel it is extremely important to mention your physician. Your physician knows your injury type and the grade (severity) of your particular injury. IT IS VITAL THAT YOU SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN REGARDING...

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Compression Socks & Stockings - Best Uses

Compression Socks & Stockings - Best Uses

Compression socks and stockings have gained major popularity over the last 20 years for a variety of reasons. Although some of the buzz comes from old wives tales and are the thing of legend; most of the rise in popularity stems from the many studied and documented benefits compression therapy provides.Today we're going to let you in on a couple of those benefits and explain which compression products might be best for you.Occupational Compression Needs One of the most popular reasons people give for preferring compression socks and stockings over their basic knit counterparts is occupational. We see a large amount...

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Superior Braces® Holiday Breakdown for Runners

Superior Braces® Holiday Breakdown for Runners

With the holidays just around the corner, 5k and charity run season is in full swing. The holidays can seem like a marathon on their own so we have a huge amount of respect for those willing to add a real marathon to their holiday activities. For those of you taking part in these events, we wish you happy races and good times. 

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