How many hours a day can the brace be worn, and does it need to be removed at night? — Knee joint brace Torex-Group, knee brace, Type-513-5, Beige.

A soft elastic brace is meant to be used during periods of activity — while walking, training, or working on your feet. It is usually removed at rest, and especially at night: prolonged continuous compression without movement can be uncomfortable and pointless.

General guidelines for the wearing schedule:

• Put the brace on before exertion and remove it once the activity is finished.
• If there are long periods of sedentary work during the day, the brace can be removed for that time.
• If numbness, tingling or increasing discomfort appears, remove the product and check that it is fitted correctly.

The specific wearing schedule during recovery after an injury or procedure is best checked with a doctor or physiotherapist: recommendations can vary depending on the situation. The brace does not replace medical supervision if recovery is not progressing as expected.