Cool mornings: how do you wear the Dr.Join Knee Support?

On days that start cool and end warm, wear the Dr.Join Knee Support by BMS CO., LTD. the same way each time: on bare, intact skin or thin clothing, with the center support slightly below the kneecap and the S or L strap that fits you.

When the weather swings from a cool morning to a warm afternoon, many people change layers during the day. The steps below show how to choose a strap, put on, adjust, and care for the support so that it sits the same way every time you put it back on.

What is the Dr.Join Knee Support?

The instructions for use state its intended use this way:

"This product is intended to support the knee joint by applying compression and holding it in place."

The instructions describe how it works: "The silicone supports wrap around the knee, compressing and holding it to help maintain knee alignment, and the elastic springs on both sides support the side ligaments of the knee." It contains no batteries or electronic parts.

How to put it on

1. Check the support and your skin. Do not use the support if it is damaged, deformed, or has bent springs, or if the skin where you will wear it has an open wound or is infected, inflamed, or severely irritated.
2. Choose the strap size, S or L, that matches the circumference below your knee. Check the size chart in the instructions for use before choosing a size.
3. Attach one end of the strap to the loop on the main body, with the fastening side facing outward.
4. Place the center silicone support slightly below your kneecap, with the triangle mark pointing up. The support fits both left and right knees.
5. Make sure one elastic spring sits on each side of your knee.
6. Wrap the free end of the strap behind your knee and fasten it to the strap loop on the other side. Adjust the strap until the support is snug but you can still move your knee freely. Do not overtighten.
7. Bend and straighten your knee gently to check that the support stays in place.
8. When you are done, unfasten the strap and take the support off.

Wearing it as the day warms up

• You can wear the support on bare, intact skin or over thin clothing.
• If you take it off and put it back on later in the day, go through the steps again so that the center support sits slightly below the kneecap each time.
• Use the support as needed. Take it off from time to time to let your skin rest.
• Do not wear the support while sleeping.

Care and storage

• Hand wash gently in lukewarm water below 86 °F (30 °C).
• Do not wring it out or bend the springs.
• Do not use a washing machine, dryer, iron, alcohol, or abrasives.
• Lay it flat and let it air dry.
• Store it in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.

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

Warnings and precautions 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 this product and consult a healthcare professional right away if you experience pain, numbness, tingling, loss of sensation, skin rash, discoloration, unusual coldness, or swelling while wearing it. Continued use may make the condition worse.
• Keep this product away from small children and pets. The straps may pose an entanglement risk.
• Elderly users and users with limited mobility should use this product under the supervision of a caregiver.
• Safety and effectiveness in pregnant women and in children have not been established.

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

FAQ

Which strap size should I choose?

Choose the strap size, S or L, that matches the circumference below your knee. Check the size chart in the instructions for use before choosing a size. A set includes both sizes, two of each.

Can I wear it over my clothes?

You can wear the support on bare, intact skin or over thin clothing. Make sure the center support sits slightly below the kneecap and the strap is snug without limiting your movement.

Can I wear it while sleeping?

No. Do not wear the support while sleeping. Use it as needed during the day and take it off from time to time to let your skin rest.

Does it fit the left knee or the right knee?

Both. The support has no left or right side, so one body fits either knee. Place it with the triangle mark pointing up.

This product is a medical device. Read the instructions for use and precautions carefully before use.

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