Skin

• The best way to reduce the chance of skin irritation is to make sure your brace fits well.
• Tell your physio about any discomfort or irritation or brace slipping so that they can adjust the brace to be comfortable. It is much better to catch areas of rubbing early.
• Tubigrip, compression garments, or waist to ankle athletic pants can help protect the skin and improve circulation while wearing the brace (provided these do not make the brace slip or shift). Be careful to maintain your knee angle when taking garments on and off.
• If you wear your knee brace while bathing or it gets wet, ensure that the brace is dried off afterwards (hairdryers are useful), as well as drying your skin underneath.