BioSkin Q Brace Patella Knee Support

Brand
BioSkin
(4 reviews)
£75.12+ FREE UK delivery
Includes 20% VATPrice exc. VAT: £62.60
This item in brief:
  • Low profile knee support to provide comfortable stability
  • Ideal for patellar maltracking or patellar tracking disorder
  • Soft against skin for comfortable all-day wear and support
  • Low-profile pull-on knee support for ease of application
Product Details

BioSkin Q Brace Patella Knee Support

If you suffer from patellar maltracking or patellar tracking disorder, you'll probably need a brace to help keep your knee stabilised with your patella in place to help you avoid pain and make a recovery. The BioSkin Q Brace Patella Knee Support is the ideal solution, as it's designed to provide multi-directional traction of the patella, helping to compress the area and keep your patella in place.

Who Is This BioSkin Q Brace For?

This Patella Knee Support is ideal for anyone suffering from a condition related to instability of the patella. This brace is particularly suited to:

  • Anterior knee pain
  • Chondromalacia patella
  • Patellar medial tracking and patellar lateral tracking
  • Patellar inferior racking and patellar superior tracking
  • Patellar subluxation and patellar dislocations
  • Meniscal cartilage tears and repairs
  • Mild sprains, instabilities and swelling
  • Patella maltracking and patellar tracking disorder

Should I Choose a Pull-On Knee Brace?

This pull-on version of the Q Brace Patella Knee Support provides optimal compression, and ensures the level of compression is evenly distributed across the entire joint. A closure version is also available as the BioSkin Q Brace Front Closure Knee Support, which will provide similar support and may be more suitable if you will need to accommodate significant changes in the size of your knee due to swelling.

How Does the BioSkin Q Brace Provide Support?

The BioSkin Q Brace features a unique design that allows it to provide excellent multi-directional support to the patella, meaning it can stabilise the area regardless of which side your patella slides towards. It does this with a combination of compression, flexible stays and a dynamic adjustable 'T-strap' that all work together to provide multi-directional stability.

What Does the T-Strap Do?

One of the main advantages of the Q Brace over other patella braces is the adjustable T-strap, allowing you to support your patella in whatever direction you need. The strap can be placed on either the medial or lateral side of your patella, and then attached to the opposite side to provide dynamic traction force to the patella. This dynamic traction force will naturally increase as your knee bends, providing the maximum support when your knee is in the position where you need it most.

The 'T-strap' can be adjusted to provide the ideal patella support for your instability

Which Size of BioSkin Q Brace is Right for Me?

Available in six different sizes, the BioSkin Q Brace is suitable for a wide range of users. To find out which size you require, please measure the circumference of your knee in full extension, then the circumference of your thigh 18cm above your kneecap.

The BioSkin Knee Support is designed to compress the area for improved support, so you might find that this feels strange or uncomfortable at first. This should normalise over time. For a visual guide on how to correctly apply the brace, consult the video located lower down on this page.

Size Knee Circumference (cm) Thigh Circumference (cm)
Extra Small 31 - 33cm 41 - 46cm
Small 33 - 36cm 46 - 51cm
Medium 36 - 41cm 51 - 56cm
Large 41 - 43cm 56 - 64cm
Extra Large 43 - 46cm 64 - 71cm
XX-Large 46 - 54cm 71 - 81cm

How Much Compression Does the BioSkin Knee Brace Provide?

In addition to stabilising the patella, the BioSkin Q Brace provides medical compression (18 - 20 mmHg) evenly around the knee joint. This is ideal for reducing swelling and pain associated with patellar maltracking and other patellofemoral knee injuries, and will also help to enhance circulation to facilitate the body's natural healing process.

What Is Patellar Maltracking?

Patellar maltracking, also known as patellar tracking disorder, is a common condition that causes the patella, or kneecap, to shift out of place when the knee is bent or straightened. Most commonly, this results in the patella shifting towards the outside of the knee (patellar lateral tracking), but it can also move towards the inside (patellar medial tracking). In either case, the condition can cause pain, swelling and a frequent popping or clicking sound, and can often be treated by stabilising the kneecap with an open-patella knee support like the Q Brace.

Will This Knee Brace Get Hot in the Summer?

The Q Brace is made with BioSkin's original hypo-allergenic Ultima material, which is thin, breathable and soft. This material makes it ideal for use in the summer and on hot days, helping you to stay cool and avoid overheating during sports and physical activity. 

Is the Q Brace Suitable for Neoprene and Latex Allergy?

Yes, the BioSkin Patella Knee Brace is suitable for use by those with neoprene and latex allergies. It's made with original BioSkin Ultima material, which is hypoallergenic, latex free and neoprene free.

What Else Can I Do to Treat Knee Pain?

While the Q Brace is the most effective knee support for patellar maltracking and instability, a suitable pair of shoe insoles or orthotics can help lessen knee pain by ensuring your legs stay in the proper position as you stand and walk. An ideal pair of insoles for this purpose are the Powerstep Original Full Length Orthotic Insoles, which are an excellent choice for treating patella pain and patellar tendinitis. They help to cushion impacts between your foot and the ground, helping to reduce the shock that travels up to your knees.

Which Material Option Should I Choose?

The Q Brace Knee Support comes in a choice of two materials: either BioSkin Ultima or BioSkin Ultima 2S. Both offer the high levels of comfort and support you're used to from BioSkin, but offer slightly different textures that may be preferred by different users. Please note that Ultima 2S material is no longer being manufactured, and is available only while stocks last.

Original BioSkin Material

  • Provides 18 - 20 mmHg compression
  • Ultra thin
  • Ultra lightweight

BioSkin Ultima 2S Material

  • Super soft micro-fleece lining
  • Thin
  • Lightweight

Key Features and Benefits

  • Uniquely designed to allow multi-directional traction of the patella
  • Adjustable 'T-strap' prevents dislocation to reduce discomfort
  • Strap can be attached in various positions to control the traction direction
  • Designed with an open patella for improved comfort during use
  • Helps you retain your typical range of motion as much as possible
  • Constructed from thin, breathable materials for improved comfort
  • Suitable for use in hot climates and on summer days
  • Adjusts to a variety of precise tracking directions according to your needs
  • Achieves greater dynamic force as the knee is flexed
  • Strapping system minimises migration to help you get the support you need
  • Suitable for either the left or right leg according to your needs
  • Completely latex-free and neoprene-free

Fitting Instructions

Find out how to apply the Q Brace Support by watching the video below. The support is best applied to dry skin as lotions, perspiration and wet skin make it harder to pull the brace on.

Delivery

Delivery - Free UK Mainland Delivery

Delivery is free of charge on all items at Health and Care when delivered to a mainland UK address.

This item is usually dispatched by Royal Mail or better.

This item is usually dispatched the same day when ordered before 2.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The delivery expectation of Royal Mail is 1 to 3 working days.

Please call our Health and Care Customer Care Team on 020 7720 2266 if you have any questions about the delivery of this item.

Reviews (4)
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4 reviews:

Excellent support
Rating:
03 May 2021  | 

Helped my 15 year old daughters patella tracking pain

 
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Bioskin q brace
Rating:
27 April 2021  | 

The brace itself does what is says.
The customer service was brilliant as I had ordered the wrong size, returned it and a new one came quickly.

 
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Such good service
Rating:
14 April 2019  | 

I was in a remote overseas location at the time of my injury and needed a rushed delivery - I couldn't have had more understanding, flexible and helpful service from the team as I tried to work out not only which product I needed but also how to get it here. If I had my time again I might have chosen a slightly sturdier product for my first few weeks post injury but this will have longevity, is good quality and I will certainly get use out of it. The 5 stars is more for Health and Care than the product as I haven't been able to try the support quite yet as my knee is too swollen but it looks and feels good.

 
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Great service
Rating:
16 September 2018  | 

Excellent company. Delivered the following day. Brace seems to help with patellofemoral tracking issues. Relieves the symptoms and pain.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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4 reviews:

Excellent support
Rating:
03 May 2021  | 

Helped my 15 year old daughters patella tracking pain

 
Was this helpful to you?  Yes  /  No

Bioskin q brace
Rating:
27 April 2021  | 

The brace itself does what is says.
The customer service was brilliant as I had ordered the wrong size, returned it and a new one came quickly.

 
Was this helpful to you?  Yes  /  No

Such good service
Rating:
14 April 2019  | 

I was in a remote overseas location at the time of my injury and needed a rushed delivery - I couldn't have had more understanding, flexible and helpful service from the team as I tried to work out not only which product I needed but also how to get it here. If I had my time again I might have chosen a slightly sturdier product for my first few weeks post injury but this will have longevity, is good quality and I will certainly get use out of it. The 5 stars is more for Health and Care than the product as I haven't been able to try the support quite yet as my knee is too swollen but it looks and feels good.

 
Was this helpful to you?  Yes  /  No

Great service
Rating:
16 September 2018  | 

Excellent company. Delivered the following day. Brace seems to help with patellofemoral tracking issues. Relieves the symptoms and pain.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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