Are you suffering with swollen knees? A swollen knee will not only cause your knee to puff up, but can also result in pain, bruising, limited range of motion and stiff knee joints.

Many different factors can cause a swollen knee:

Knee injuries/ trauma can result in a swollen knee.
Knee arthritis can lead to swollen knees.
Bursitis, the inflammation of the fluid-filled cushions called the bursa that protect the body’s joints, can cause a swollen knee.
Overuse can cause swollen knees.
Infections can cause swollen knees.

Read on for tips from doctors at The Podiatry Institute on how to help treat swollen knees and find relief.

Treating Swollen Knees

The best way to treat a swollen knee due to injuries or overuse is to follow the RICE System:

Rest your swollen knee.
Ice your swollen knee.
Compress your swollen knee.
Elevate your swollen knee.
- If you’re looking for leg elevators or leg cushions to more easily get your swollen knees and legs elevated, click here.

Other ways to treat swollen knees include:

Using a knee wrap, knee sleeve, or other knee support to stabilize the joint and provide compression. You can find knee wraps for a swollen knee right here at FootSmart.
Heat therapy or massages can help stimulate circulation in the area to treat painful, swollen knees and promote healing.
- Use a product like Angora Wool Knee Supports on your swollen knee, for example.
Stretch the quadriceps muscles and hamstrings to help ease and prevent painful, swollen knees.
If you have knee arthritis, physical therapy is important for the rehabilitation and management of painful, swollen knees. Click on the link to see all arthritis relief products available at FootSmart.

Products for Swollen Knees at FootSmart

FootSmart, the lower body health experts, has an extensive array of products used to treat swollen knees. For example:

Thermo Knee Comforter for Swollen Knees: Made of softlamb's wool, this knee warmer provides gentle thermal compression to help relieve a swollen knee.

Bort Patella Knee Brace for Swollen Knees: This knee braceuses compression to support the holding function of the knee ligaments. Four lateral splints, two on each side, stabilize the patella, and the donut-shaped silicone pad provides a massaging effect that helps treat painful, swollen knees.

Angora Wool Knee Supports for Swollen Knees: This angora wool knee warmer remains securely in place without bunching or rolling, helping relieve a throbbing, swollen knee.

Click here to see all knee supports for swollen knees available at FootSmart.

Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions like swollen knees provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on musculoskeletal health.