Ten questions in sports engineering: knee brace efficacy for sports injuries

Abstract With growing support for more active healthier lifestyles, focus on injury prevention and treatment solutions is rising. One debated topic is the use of knee braces for knee injuries. Evidence and clinical recommendations in preventing and treating knee injuries have changed with the development and refinement of knee braces. Given the various knee braces available, this paper explores potential opportunities and recommendations for future research. The ten questions paper examines the use of braces and the relationship between user experience, design and performance. It further explores challenges and issues associated with knee braces. It offers a fresh perspective into redesigning braces with the latest innovations in materials and sensors. Through these questions, we hope to offer a fresh perspective on knee bracing and advance understanding of future opportunities to improve knee brace design.