Knee Pain & Instability

Knee pain is one of the most prevalent orthopedic complaints, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. From acute ligament injuries like ACL tears to degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis, the knee joint faces enormous mechanical stress throughout daily life. Whether you’re managing post-injury instability, recovering from surgery, or dealing with chronic knee joint pain, RCAI’s knee brace lineup delivers clinically validated support to get you moving again.

Common Causes of Knee Pain & Instability

• ACL, MCL, LCL, or PCL ligament sprains and tears
• Meniscus tears from twisting injuries or degeneration
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee)
• Knee osteoarthritis and cartilage degeneration
• Patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee)
• Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome in runners
• Osgood-Schlatter disease in adolescent athletes
• Post-surgical knee instability

Common Symptoms:

• Aching or sharp pain in the front, sides, or back of the knee
• Swelling and warmth around the knee joint
• Feeling of instability or the knee “giving way”
• Locking, catching, or clicking sensations
• Difficulty fully straightening or bending the knee
• Pain with stairs, squatting, or getting up from a chair
• Reduced activity tolerance and range of motion

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How Is Knee Pain & Instability Treated?

• Knee bracing for stability and pain relief
• Physical therapy strengthening quads, hamstrings, and hip stabilizers
• Anti-inflammatory medications and corticosteroid injections
• Viscosupplementation injections for osteoarthritis
• Activity modification and weight management
• RICE protocol for acute injuries
• Surgical options: ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy, total knee replacement

How a Knee Brace Helps:

Knee braces work by offloading compressive forces on damaged cartilage and ligaments, providing mechanical stability, and improving proprioceptive input to the joint — all of which reduce pain and lower re-injury risk. For osteoarthritis patients, unloader braces shift weight away from the damaged compartment of the knee, providing clinically significant pain relief without pharmaceutical side effects. RCAI offers a range of knee orthoses from sleeve-style supports for mild pain to hinged knee braces and knee immobilizers for ACL injuries and post-operative recovery.

All products are available with a physician’s prescription. Contact your healthcare provider or orthotist to determine the right brace for your condition.