Spring Loaded OA
Designed to reduce pressure throughout the entire kneeThe Spring Loaded OA is the first and only knee brace capable of reducing pressure across the entire knee. Its powerful spring system treats pain caused by all osteoarthritis patterns, including difficult-to-treat conditions such as multicompartmental OA or patellofemoral OA.
The knee has three compartments: The medial and lateral tibiofemoral compartments, and the patellofemoral compartment. Each compartment contains a contact zone between two bones where osteoarthritis usually develops. For many people with knee osteoarthritis, pain and disability arise from damage to the patellofemoral compartment. As a result, pain often gets worse when the knees are bent.
Levitation is the only brace designed to reduce forces in all three compartments. Pressure increases throughout the knee when it is bent, reaching up to seven times bodyweight. The patented “bionic” knee extension assist hinge, absorbs bodyweight, assists with leg extension, and reduces pressure exerted on the knee by the quads.
Features & Benefits
For convenient, on-demand pain control, Spring Loaded OA has been designed with the following features:
Using the Power Dial
How To Get A Spring Loaded OA 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.
Spring Loaded OA
User GuideHow to Put On Spring Loaded OA Knee Brace
- Sit at the edge of a stable chair, turn power dial back (counterclockwise) to release spring tension.
- Ensure the front straps are undone and pulled out of their strap loops. Strap #3b (back of the calf) can be undone, but doesn’t need to be pulled out completely.
- Place the brace under your leg and align the middle of the hinges with the top of your knee cap.
- Secure strap #1 (lowest thigh strap, just above your knee cap)- enough to hold the brace in place.
- Do up strap #2 (closest to your ankle) as tight as feels comfortable.
- Do up strap #3a (just below your knee cap) as tight as feels comfortable.
- Secure strap #3b (back of the brace).
- Retighten strap #1 so it’s snug.
- Lastly, secure strap #4 at the top of the thigh leaving ~1 finger of space underneath for your quad muscle to contract.
Tips for Success
Proper Positioning From the Start
To avoid gaps around the hinges, ensure comfort and most importantly proper function and protection. Ensure you start with the middle of the hinge aligned with the top of your knee cap- a common mistake is starting with the brace too low on the knee. Once aligned, ensure the brace is pushed back so the hinges hug your knee and are not sitting too far forward.
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.