A Multi-Site Evaluation of the Pain Relief, Support, Fit and Comfort From Use of a Custom Knee or Ankle Brace in Persons Suffering From Chronic Ankle or Knee Pain and Instability

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects must indicate that they currently have weakened ankles or knees and that they experience chronic discomfort after performing daily activities. * Subjects must suffer from pain assessed on a 100 mm (10 cm) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of ≥20 mm to ≤ 90 mm for subjects with either unstable ankle or unstable knee, at Visit 1 and 2. * Subjects must be able to walk unaided by cane or walker. * Subjects must not have a noticeable limp or other permanent ailment that interferes with normal gait. * Subjects free of other types of health problems that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could influence their ability to participate. * If subjects are taking pain medication (prescription or Over-the-counter (OTC)) for a chronic condition, they may continue that medication as long as they have been on a stable dose for at least 2 months, and agree to continue their regular dose and regimen for the duration of the study. * Subjects must be willing to undergo a 1-week period without a brace and then willing to wear a brace for a 1-week period, that is: 8 ±2 hours a day for a minimum of 5 out of 7 days. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with an ankle or knee pain and instability which is due to a recent sprains, strains, or other non-reversible injury to the knee or ankle. * Subjects who have diabetes, circulatory problems, open wounds, and lack of sensation in the ankles, knees, or feet or any problems that would make brace wear uncomfortable or inappropriate. …