The Unloader® technology

Unloader One Osteoarthritis pain relief you can trust With nine peer reviewed studies, the Unloader bracing series is proven to provide significant pain relief to patients suffering from Unicompartmental Knee Osteoarthritis (OA). Unloader braces can be used as the primary treatment for relieving OA knee pain or in combination with medications and injections.

Unloader One 3 points of leverage Utilizing a dynamic 3 Points of Leverage Unloading System, Unloader braces unload the affected knee compartment (medial or lateral). This reduction in load significantly reduces the pain of osteoarthritis and enables the patient to increase their activity levels. In fact, studies suggest that reducing the load may slow the degenerative process of knee osteoarthritis.

Unlike most other brace designs, the Unloaders are proven to relieve OA pain through its unique 3 Points of Leverage design. When the knee is extended and weighted, it needs load reduction. That's when the corrective forces are at their highest. When the knee is relaxed and load reduction is not needed, the system also relaxes. This system, along with our unique shell and strap configurations make Unloader braces the most comfortable and the most effective solutions available.

Numerous studies have demonstrated the pain relief provided by the Unloaders. While medication and hyaluronic acid injections can be effective at relieving the pain associated with Osteoarthritis in the knee joint, neither do anything to address the root cause of the condition. Studies suggest that by reducing the load on an affected knee compartment, the Unloader may actually SLOW the degenerative process.