Bauerfeind uses a range of sturdy but lightweight materials for the hinged knee supports. Either thermoplastic struts, lightweight aeroplane aluminium alloy or interchangeable hinges, they are all designed to take weight off the leg, not add it on. Perfect for sports, travel and more.

Our hinged knee supports have a whole host of options when it comes to range of movement. Whether it's blocking hyperextension, preset angle options or complete control over extension and flexion at every 5 degrees of movement, there's an option for every knee.

While it's fair to say that Bauerfeind's hinged knee supports do minimise the risk of injury to the ligaments, meniscus and other parts of the knee, it's not 100%. Any type of physical activity carries it's own risk of injury, and if you've previously hurt yourself, that risk increases. When wearing the supports, it's still important to exercise caution and not push yourself too hard while the knee is recovering.

Virtually all of our products can be machine washed on a cold gentle cycle and air dried out of direct sunlight. Putting them on and taking them off carefully is recommended, and for specific product care, refer to the product manual or contact our friendly staff.

All supports and insoles come with a 12 month warranty, and compression stockings with a 3 month warranty for any manufacturers faults. At any point if you've got issues with the product or aren't sure if something is wrong, just contact our helpful staff.

Most private health coverage with extras offer some kind of rebate on supports, but this changes widely depending on the insurance provider and the plan you're on. In general, any brace with a hinge or rigid components is covered, so you're more likely to be able to claim back with one of these than a standard knee support. If you're unsure, it's best to check directly with your insurer.