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Do you suffer with knee pain? Or has your knee surgery been delayed?


The Unloader One by Össur is the most clinically proven off-loading knee brace in the world that reduces pain and improves function. It uses a three-point leverage system to shift the pain away from the affected side of the knee to the less affected side, reducing bone-on-bone contact


There’s a


30-day money- back guarantee on all Unloader One knee braces


T


he Unloader One is a non-in- vasive, clinically proven knee brace to help you better


manage your unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is


a degenerative condition that results in the degradation of cartilage within the knee joint, causing painful bone- on-bone contact, compromising mobility, and making the simplest tasks, such as getting out of a chair, diffi cult. It can also keep you awake at night. Symptoms of OA include: pain,


stiff ness, tenderness, loss of fl exi- bility, grating sensation, bone spurs and swelling.


What the Unloader One research shows 1. Symptoms of knee OA will reduce 2. Users could return to their normal daily activities


3. Long-term use and delayed surgery — in some studies patients didn’t require surgery for up to eight or nine years (BMJ, 2017)


4. Recommended by NICE (evidence- based guidelines for health and care in England)


5. Braces don’t make your muscles weaker; they can make them stronger


Patients often experience the ‘Unloader Moment’, the instant reac- tion and benefi t from the Unloader One knee brace the fi rst time they put it on. Patients speak of their joy at the immediate reduction in pain and feeling of increased stability.


What Unloader One users say • Lightweight, comfortable and easy-to-use


• Stylish and low profi le, it can be worn under normal clothes


• Easily adaptable to individual needs and body shape


• Benefi cial when doing activities and exercise


• Convenient – users have found they can control their pain by fi ne-tuning the strap tension


• Easy to care for — the entire Unloader One is machine washable


“Since I’ve had the brace fi tted, I can walk distances no problem at all. T ere’s no pain and its very comfort- able. I can walk up and down stairs easily and have no pain moving side-to- side.” – Andy Williams, Unloader User. For some patients, the Unloader


One can mean surgery is no longer a priority as mobility is increased, pain is reduced, and their quality of life is improved. For others, the brace can be used as an interim solution, post- poning the need for surgery until prepared for the procedure. Bracing can be an eff ective treat-


Decreased pain


Improved function


ment for knee OA, but it is often the case that a combination of treatments is required in order to prevent the condition and symptoms from wors- ening and to allow you to live life as near as possible to normal.


Osteoarthritis


T is Unloader One needs to be


fi tted by a medical professional, clini- cally trained to fi t the brace. T ere are trained and trusted private partner clinics and hospitals with coverage across the UK.


How to get an Unloader One knee brace: 1. You must have a unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee diagnosis from a medical professional (GP or surgeon)


2. Contact the Össur customer care team who will be able to advise you and fi nd your nearest fi tting clinic


Improves quality of life


3. Get fi tted properly by a medical professional, clinically trained to fi t the Unloader


4. Follow-up to check the Unloader is right for you, there’s a 30-day money- back guarantee


T ere are several funding options avail- able for the Unloader One knee brace: • AXA health insurance • Self-fund • Interest-free fi nance


45


million 8.75


Osteoarthritis ranks in the TOP 5 causes of disability


1 IN 2 PEOPLE


will get ostheoarthritis in their lifetime


Number of people in the UK who seek treatment for osteoarthritis


million 2035


8.3 Number of people aged


45+ who could have knee OA by 20351


Get in touch to start the referral process on 03450 065 065 or send an email to ukinfo@ossur.com. You’ll then be able to discuss your options with one of the customer care representatives.


Osteoarthritis ossur.com/en-gb/bracing-and-supports/unloader


*BMJ, 2017. UNLOADING KNEE BRACE IS A COST-EFFECTIVE METHOD TO BRIDGE AND DELAY SURGERY IN UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE ARTHRITIS, 2017 LEE, PAUL YF; WINFIELD, THOMAS G; HARRIS, SHAUN RS; STOREY, EMERALD; CHANDRATREYA, AMIT


Osteoarthritis ranks in the TOP 5


will get ostheoarthritis 1 IN 2 PEOPLE


Number of p UK who see


Decreased pain


Improved function


Improves quality of life


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