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Breg introduces patellofemoral brace

Breg Inc. launched the FreeRunner knee brace to help patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

According to a company press release, the FreeRunner provides maximum stabilization of the patella when the leg is extended, helping to keep the patella in place when it is most vulnerable to maltracking or dislocation. The brace offloads pressure when the leg is bent in flexion and the patella is not as unstable.

The brace weighs 7 ounces and has a low profile. It incorporates breathable compression fabrics to direct moderate compression for anatomic support where needed, and light compression over the patella and the popliteal space at the back of the knee for a non-binding fit.

“Patellofemoral braces have not changed much in the last 20 years,” Brad Lee, president and CEO of Breg, stated in the release. “Our new FreeRunner challenges the outdated way of bracing these conditions. It is highly functional, comfortable and non-binding during activity.”