Genu Arexa knee brace
Benefits at a glance
Enhanced safety after the operation
Years of experience show that a knee brace such as the Genu Arexa helps stabilise the injured knee after the operation and protects it against unwanted movements. It helps you quickly regain confidence in your own mobility and muscle strength.
Comfortable to wear
The plastic shells of the knee brace automatically adapt to the contours of your leg the first time it is worn. Soft, washable padding ensures ultimate wearer comfort. The height-adjustable tibia pad protects particularly sensitive areas.
Genu Move
Developed by doctors, the Genu Move exercise programme supports the follow-up treatment of your knee injury and enables you to actively contribute to your rehabilitation at home as well. It is aimed at restoring the load-bearing capacity, mobility, strength and coordination of the affected leg.
Easy to use
Putting on and taking off the brace is incredibly simple. You don’t have to step into the brace. Simply place it on the front of your leg and then fasten the straps in numerical order.
Genu Move exercises
Genu Move - Phase 1
The knee will be sore immediately after surgery. There will be pain and swelling. The aim of the first phase of healing (week 1 to 2) is to alleviate and manage these symptoms. Patients can start to train extending the knee joint now.
Genu Move - Phase 2
The ability to extend the knee achieved in phase I should now be maintained. So continue the exercises from phase I. Aims of phase II (week 3 to 6) are further improvement of mobility and muscle strength and normalisation of the gait pattern.
Genu Move - Phase 3
In the third phase of Healing (week 7 to 14), mobility should be increased until it is equivalent to the healthy knee. The aims of this phase are to restore full mobility and increase endurance, strength and coordination.
Clinical picture
Torn cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament often tears during abrupt braking movements where the knee is flexed, curved inward slightly and simultaneously rotated outwards (valgus stress). This type of injury is particularly common when skiing and playing football.
The posterior cruciate ligament tears less frequently, mostly due to powerful external forces.
Fields of application
The Genu Arexa knee brace is a device for the conservative follow-up treatment of cruciate ligament injuries such as distensions, partial ruptures or ruptures. It is used in case of injuries to the anterior and the posterior cruciate ligaments as well as the medial and/or lateral collateral ligament. While it is intended primarily for functional follow-up treatment after ligament surgery, it is also used for the conservative therapy of chronic, complex instabilities of the knee joint.
Downloads
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Patient information: knee
This brochure explains the clinical picture of a cruciate ligament tear and its healing process. It also has tips for the orthotic follow-up treatment of the injury and includes a clear exercise programme for at home.
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Exercises you can do at home – Genu Move
This brochure has muscle-strengthening exercises to do at home after an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
FAQ
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What can I do to speed up/support the healing process?
To promote healing as effectively as possible, train your knee from the outset using the Genu Move exercise programme, if possible also at home. Talk to your doctor first.
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Do I have to take the brace off during movement training?
No. Especially in the beginning, wear the brace even during the rehabilitation exercises. That makes training safe without putting the graft at risk.
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Can I take the brace off overnight?
Even at night, the knee can be moved to joint positions that cause increased strain. It is therefore sensible to wear the brace at night as well.
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Why should I wear a brace?
A brace not only protects the cruciate ligament graft, it also supports the therapy of accompanying injuries (meniscus, collateral ligaments and cartilage). A knee brace such as the Genu Arexa stabilises the injured knee, prevents unwanted movements and simultaneously allows you to control weight-bearing on your knee and gradually transition to movement. With the Genu Arexa, you can gradually expand the range of motion after talking to your doctor so that you can soon return to work and everyday activities.
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Can I do my daily tasks with the brace?
Please discuss this with your doctor.
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How can I clean the brace?
Remove the textile component from the brace.
Fasten all hook-and-loop closures.
Wash the textile component in warm water at 30°C with a standard mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly.
Allow to air dry. Do not expose to direct heat (e.g. sunshine, stove or radiator).
Plastic elements can be wiped with a damp cloth.
