Össur Unloader One
Take Control of Osteoarthritis Knee PainUnloader One® is designed to relieve osteoarthritis knee pain and improve mobility. It features Össur’s patented 3-point Leverage System, which combines a single hinge with dual Dynamic Force System™ straps to generate unloading of the affected knee joint.
The Unloader One can be worn for your daily activities. Clinically proven to reduce the pain associated with unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee, this brace is designed for average to high-impact activities, indoors as well as outdoors. It can also help reduce your reliance on pain medication and avoid negative side-effects.
Users Who Wear the Unloader One:
- 25% reported a reduction in use of pain medication
- 31% reported a reduction in use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatories
- 35% reported a reduction in use of prescription anti-inflammatories
Features & Benefits
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How To Get An Össur Unloader One Custom Knee Brace
1. Contact Us
Call, email or text us to discuss your needs. We’ll answer your questions & explain what you need for insurance coverage before we do your custom knee brace fitting.
2. Schedule A Fitting
Once your insurance pre-approves the purchase, we can schedule your fitting. You choose where & when- whatever is most convenient for you. This appointment takes about 30-45 min to ensure we select the right brace for your needs & take the necessary measurements.
3. Order The Brace
After your fitting, you can either put a deposit down or pay in full to order your brace. Upon full payment you will receive an insurance receipt.
4. Brace Delivery
When your custom knee brace is ready (typically ~2 weeks from order placement), we’ll arrange delivery to ensure the brace fits comfortably & to make any necessary adjustments. Again, you choose where & when. We’ll teach you how to put it on & any care instructions.
Össur Unloader One
User GuideHow to Put On the Össur Unloader One Knee Brace
- Sit at the edge of a stable chair, with your leg slightly bent and your foot flat on the floor
- With the top and bottom buckles undone on each strap, place the brace on your leg. The middle of the hinge should line up with the middle of your knee cap. Ensure the brace isn’t sitting twisted on your leg, the hinge should be facing straight ahead.
- Do up the bottom buckle (blue tab) first. You will hear a click if done correctly and the buckle should be sitting on top of the little “shelf” located under the buckle keyhole.
- Do up the top strap (yellow tab) next. No “shelf” to worry about on this one.
- Now bend your knee to about 80 degrees and tighten both the Smart Dosing Dials by turning each one clockwise to comfort.
- To remove, loosen the Smart Dosing Dials to “0”, turning counterclockwise, then, undo both buckles.
Tips for Success
Proper Positioning From the Start
It’s important to start with the brace in the right position on your leg to ensure comfort and most importantly proper function. Start with the middle of the brace hinge aligned with the middle of your knee cap- a common mistake is donning the brace sitting too low on the leg. Also ensure the hinge isn’t sitting twisted on your knee. The hinge should be pointing straight ahead.
Avoid Slippage
Wear your brace against your skin when possible. When worn over clothing, the brace can be pulled down when you bend your knee. The brace can also migrate down if the thigh straps (#2 & #3) are too tight. When you move, the brace can end up pistoning down your leg.
Ease Into Wearing It
Red and irritated skin can be signs of wearing your brace too much, too soon. Typically it takes about 1-2 weeks for your knee to get used to the brace.
Cleaning Tips
After regular use your brace (particularly the soft pads and straps) get dirty from sweat and oils on our skin.