Barces
Knee and wrist supports that limit painful movement, steady an unstable joint, and ease swelling.
Braces and supports for the knee and wrist, from the Mobilis range.
Support, not a cure
A brace does one of three things: it limits a movement that hurts, it supports a joint that feels unstable, or it applies gentle compression that eases swelling and improves your sense of where the joint is.
What it does not do is fix the underlying problem. A brace that lets you keep moving comfortably is doing its job, but if pain is new, severe, following an injury, or getting worse, see a doctor or physiotherapist rather than buying a support and carrying on.
Knee supports
Most knee braces here are for osteoarthritis, general instability and everyday aching rather than for serious ligament injury, which needs a prescribed brace fitted after assessment.
A wrap-style support adjusts easily and suits a knee that swells, changes through the day, or is awkward to pull a sleeve over. A pull-on sleeve with a pad gives more consistent compression and keeps the kneecap tracking properly, which is often what helps on stairs.
Wrist and hand supports
Wrist supports suit strain, tendon irritation, arthritis at the base of the thumb and the aching that comes from repetitive work.
These are handed: left and right are different products, so check which you are ordering. It sounds obvious and is the commonest mistake people make buying online.
Sizing
Braces are sized by the circumference of the limb, not by clothing size or shoe size. For a knee, measure around the leg a set distance above the kneecap; for a wrist, around the wrist itself.
Measure the affected side, not the good one, and measure at the time of day the joint is at its most swollen. A brace that fits a calm morning knee will be uncomfortable by evening.
Wearing it
Firm enough to support, never tight enough to leave deep marks, tingle, or change the colour of the fingers or toes. If any of that happens, loosen it.
Most people wear a support for activity rather than continuously. Wearing a brace all day every day for months can let the muscles around the joint weaken, which works against you in the long run.
Ask us
Tell us where it hurts and what you are trying to keep doing. We will point you at the right support, or tell you honestly when the answer is an assessment rather than a purchase.
We're here for your questions.
Client, caregiver or therapist — good decisions start with good information. Our team is available seven days a week to help you choose and to check funding eligibility.