Autumn walks: how do you care for the Dr.Join Knee Support?

Between autumn walks, wipe the Dr.Join Knee Support by BMS CO., LTD. with a dry or slightly damp cloth and let it dry completely. Wash it by hand only if needed, in lukewarm water below 30 °C (86 °F). This product is not sold or registered as a medical device in the UK.

As the clocks go back and the evenings draw in, autumn walks are a fixture for many people in Britain. The instructions for use say how to check, wear, clean, dry and store the support. This note follows them and does not offer the product for sale.

What is worth checking before a walk?

• Look the support over for damage, and make sure neither of the two springs is bent.
• Check the skin where it will sit. It should be intact, with no wound, rash or swelling.
• Use the strap size that matches your measurement below the kneecap: Size S fits 30–36 cm and Size L fits 36–48 cm.
• Seat the central silicone support slightly below the kneecap, with one spring on each side of the knee.
• Bend and straighten the knee a few times. If the support slides or shifts, adjust the strap until it feels stable, without overtightening.

How often should it come off?

The instructions for use say the support should be used as needed, not worn continuously for long stretches. Take it off from time to time to check your skin and let it rest. It must not be worn while sleeping.

How do you clean and dry it?

How do you store it?

Keep it in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, high heat and humidity. Do not put heavy objects on it, and do not store it with the springs bent or folded. Protect it from fingernails, jewellery and sharp objects, because a strong impact or heavy pressure may reduce how well it works.

What is its position in the UK?

This product is not sold or registered as a medical device in the UK. The care steps above come from the English instructions for use and are given for readers who already own the product or want to understand it.

Before you use

Do NOT use this product:

• On open wounds, or on skin that is infected, inflamed, or severely irritated.
• If you are allergic to any of its materials.
• While sleeping.
• If the product is damaged, deformed, or the springs are bent out of shape.
• If you cannot feel or communicate pressure or discomfort (unless directed and supervised by a healthcare professional).

Talk to a doctor before using this product if you have an acute (recent) knee injury, a suspected fracture or severe swelling; a skin condition where the support will be worn; poor blood circulation, diabetes or reduced skin sensation in your legs; or if you have recently had knee surgery.

Warnings from the instructions for use:

• Do not overtighten the straps. Excessive compression can restrict blood flow and may cause numbness, tingling, skin damage or injury. Loosen or remove the support immediately if any of these occur.
• Stop using the product and consult a healthcare professional right away if you experience pain, numbness, tingling, loss of sensation, skin rash, discolouration, unusual coldness or swelling while wearing it.
• Do not modify, cut, disassemble or repair the product.

This product is not intended to diagnose any condition, and it is not a substitute for professional medical care, rehabilitation, or exercise. Individual results vary, and no support product works the same way for everyone. This product will not prevent all knee injuries.

FAQ

Can I put the support in the washing machine?

No. The instructions say not to machine wash it. If it needs washing, hand wash it gently in lukewarm water below 30 °C (86 °F), without wringing or twisting it.

How should I dry it after a wet walk?

Let it air dry flat, away from direct sunlight and heat.

Can I bend the springs to fit the support in a bag?

No. Do not bend the springs out of shape, and do not store the support with the springs bent or folded. A damaged product may fail to support the knee properly.

Can I wear it for the whole day?

Use it as needed and avoid wearing it continuously for long periods. Take it off from time to time to let your skin rest, and never wear it while sleeping.

This product is not sold or registered as a medical device in the UK.

Product availability and regulatory status differ by country. Always read the instructions for use before use.