Arthritis is a joint inflammation. It causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of the body. This condition mostly exists in the hands and feet. There are two known types of knee arthritis, the Rheumatoid arthritis and the Osteoarthritis.
In the United States, twenty million visits to doctors each year are made due to knee related problems and injuries. Knee problems, as research shows are the most common conditions suffered by individuals not only in the US but also in most countries around the world. These resulted to the increased need for knee supports which help individuals protect their knees form injuries as well as help in treating knee related conditions. Due to the increase in demand, more and more companies are manufacturing such products which make choosing the best one a very tedious and daunting task.
