Stairs, walks and getting up shouldn't hurt this much.
Load-Shift Bracing moves your weight off the worn side of your knee with every step. Find out in 2 minutes if it may suit your knee.
See the Breg Freestyle OA and price →When your knee decides your day
Not because you don't want to go — but because your knee will pay for it tomorrow.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and you're not out of options.
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OA doesn't reverse. But the load on your knee can change.
Osteoarthritis slowly thins the cartilage that cushions your knee. In most people it starts on the inner side. Nothing regrows that cartilage.
Every step presses bone onto the worn spot.
What you can change is how much weight lands on that spot with every step — and that is often where much of the pain comes from. A knee cap only wraps the joint.
A Load-Shift brace moves the weight.
A rigid hinge on one side and the straps nudge the knee into slightly better alignment as you walk. Less load on the worn side means less pain where it hurts most.
Braces that shift load in the main knee joint are strongly recommended in the 2019 ACR / Arthritis Foundation osteoarthritis guideline.
Turn the dial. Feel the load come off.
Just turn the thumbwheel on the hinge — no tools — and the brace takes more weight off the painful side as you feel it. Our team sets it for you at fitting. The single slim hinge sits comfortably under trousers, and the wrap keeps the knee warm.
A Load-Shift brace moves the weight.
What doctors say about the Freestyle OA brace
Because every step matters
We don't just ship a brace. We make sure it's the right one, fitted right, and working for you.
Back to the park
Back on court
Back up the stairs★★★★★"Now it gives me confidence while walking and good support for my knees."Radhamani · Chennai · Freestyle OA user
★★★★★"Very supportive, now feeling much better. We were so satisfied that we purchased one for the other knee as well."Bhuvaneswari T · Chennai · Freestyle OA user
★★★★★"The Freestyle OA Knee Brace was recommended to me and within a week of wearing it, I experienced significant relief from pain and improved mobility."Pramesh Modi · Tennis coach for over 30 years
★★★★★"I appreciate your excellent service for the past two years. Whenever I encounter any problem with the brace, you always extend a helping hand. I will recommend it to my friends who are facing knee pain."Rajeshwari · Freestyle OA user · 2 years
★★★★★"I consulted many doctors and took medicines, but there was no pain relief. After wearing this brace, there is significant pain relief and I can do my work. I am not taking any medicines for knee pain and can walk comfortably."Naga Mani · Freestyle OA user · 1 year
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Breg Freestyle OA
A Load-Shift brace for mild to moderate OA on the inner or outer side of the knee. Thumbwheel dial, one slim hinge, compression wrap.
Sold and fulfilled by Osteokart.com, Avana's authorised retail partner.
Why the Breg Freestyle OA is the best offloading knee brace
How the single hinge and thumbwheel dial move load off the worn side of the knee, and what makes the Freestyle OA different from an ordinary knee support.
Who Load-Shift Bracing suits
Often a good fit
- OA mainly on one side of the knee, usually the inner side
- Mild to moderate OA, often grade 2 or 3 on X-ray
- You want to keep walking, working and doing daily tasks
Talk to your doctor first if
- OA affects the whole knee badly (end-stage)
- Your pain is mainly at the front, around the kneecap
- You have poor circulation or skin problems around the knee
The best results come from combining steps — exercise and physiotherapy, weight management, bracing, and medicines or injections where your doctor advises. Surgery is for advanced OA when other steps aren't enough.
Questions people ask us
How is this different from a knee cap?
A knee cap gives warmth and a feeling of support. It doesn't change where your weight goes. A Load-Shift brace has a rigid hinge that moves load off the worn side.
Will it cure my OA?
No. Nothing reverses cartilage loss. A Load-Shift brace aims to reduce pain and make walking easier while you follow your doctor's plan.
Can it help me avoid knee replacement?
Some people with mild to moderate OA stay comfortable for years with bracing, exercise and weight management. Advanced OA may still need surgery. Your orthopaedic surgeon is the right person to judge your stage.
How is it fitted?
Our team checks your size, sets the dial and shows you how to wear it — at your home, or by video call anywhere in India. Fitting is included in the price.
When do I wear it?
When you're on your feet — walking, working, light exercise. Take it off when sitting or lying down.
How much does it cost?
The Breg Freestyle OA is ₹24,900 on Osteokart, our authorised retail partner; the product page always shows the current price. Our team will tell you honestly if a brace is worth it for your knee.
I'm buying for a parent. Can you help?
Yes. WhatsApp us with their details; we'll speak to you and your parent together.
See a doctor straight away if
- Severe pain at rest, or pain that wakes you at night
- The knee locks or keeps giving way
- Swelling that won't settle with rest, ice and raising the leg
- You can't straighten or bend the knee, or its shape is changing quickly
- Pain in both knees plus fingers or wrists — this may be rheumatoid arthritis
Our team can help you find an orthopaedic specialist near you. We support your doctor's care — never replace it.
Take the load off. Keep walking.
Tell us about your knee. We'll tell you honestly whether Load-Shift Bracing can help.
Prefer to chat? WhatsApp our teamThis page is for general information and does not replace advice from your doctor. Knee braces do not cure osteoarthritis and results vary between people. Your doctor should confirm whether a brace is suitable for you. All products dispatched by Osteokart.com, Avana's authorised retail partner.