Knee Braces For Large People - Here's How to Find the Correct One!

Are you looking for a knee support? - Do you realize that you also need one that is designed for people who are a bit larger?

Introduction: Let's face it. Not all people are made the same way. Some of us are larger than others and as a result, we will need to find a knee support that will match our size. So now what? How Do you find that knee support? Who has the best one for your knee's needs? - Let's bring you some free information here that will make everything more clear. Read on...

1.) Despite Your Size You Can Find A Brace That Will Provide Great Support

Here is how you determine your size. We will now provide you with three important measurements that you need to take...

First, find a tape measure. You may even have one at your home. (The ones that have inches labeled on one side and centimeters labeled on the opposite side.)

Next, locate the center of your knee cap. (Sometimes it is best to take your fingers and trace the outside of your knee cap, and then take another finger and divide the space in two equal pieces.)

2.) Now Here Comes The Important Part!

Take 3 measurements of your leg. These will be circumference measurements. Here is what you will need to determine your size...

A.) Take a measurement 6" above your knee center (Remember, a circumference measurement.) 6" is also equal to about 15cm, so you can measure out your distance that way too.

B.) Now take a circumference measurement at your knee center (with your knee straight). This can be done while you are sitting down or standing, but just remember that the knee joint should not be bent, or you might get an incorrect measurement of your size, per brace manufacturers standards.

C.) Lastly, you will need to take a circumference measurement 6" (or 15cm) below your knee center.

Record all of your answers. It helps to write it all down, instead of trying to memorize the measurements sometimes.

3.) Looking At Your Measurements Effectively

You will find that the circumference measurement 6" above your knee is the standard measurement to find your size. However, if you are a larger individual, like I am, then you will also need to make sure you take the other two measurements. We are not standard size people, so our calves might be bigger than most, or our knee circumference might be bigger than most. These other two measurements can prove to be effective when you are looking at a sizing chart.