--- title: "Knee brace fitting in Haslemere | Healthflex" description: "Knee brace fitting at Healthflex in Haslemere. Ossur braces for ligament injuries, strains and sprains, assessed and fitted by a physiotherapist." canonical: "https://healthflex.co.uk/services/brace-fitting-service" --- ![Black open-patella knee brace with Velcro straps on bare leg](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fhealth-flex-knee-bracejpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a993819fabdf5583928bbf1%26v%3D1790165106186&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_FWxsgCyzDSRxWHosZK98qVgRxgBw) Sports injury and performance # Brace fitting service From £72 From 45 mins [Ring clinic](tel:01428642577) Our brace fitting service provides knee braces made by Ossur, assessed and fitted by a physiotherapist. The right brace can ease the symptoms of certain knee conditions, and gives a healing ligament stability, protection and compression while you recover. Theika Botterill has been trained by Ossur to provide this service, and runs it alongside Nick Thornhill. ## Do I need an appointment before I get a brace? Yes. These braces need a careful assessment before they are provided, so every fitting starts with a 45 minute consultation by appointment. Your physiotherapist looks at your knee, talks through your activity and goals, and tells you honestly whether a brace will help. If it will, they choose the right one, fit it, check it is comfortable and show you how and when to wear it. Most of our brace fitting is carried out by Theika Botterill. ## Why we use Ossur braces Ossur is one of the best known makers of custom made braces. Their braces are carefully engineered and built from high quality materials that are made to last, which matters when you are relying on one through weeks of recovery. We supply and fit Ossur braces as standard, and other makes are available where a different brace suits your knee better. ## Which knee brace helps after an ACL or PCL injury? ### Form Fit® Knee Hinged The Form Fit Knee Hinged brace is for mild to moderate strains, sprains and ligament tears, including injuries to the ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL. It gives the knee stability, protection and compression while the injury recovers. It is made from strong, breathable materials, so it stays comfortable while remaining highly durable. The back of the knee is left open, which reduces bunching of the material and the irritation that can come with it, and the rigid hinge arms can be shaped to fit your leg closely. It comes in a wrap or a sleeve version, and your physiotherapist will help you decide which suits you. ## A brace works best alongside the right exercises A brace that is the wrong type or poorly fitted may not protect the joint, and can be uncomfortable enough that you stop wearing it. Even a well fitted brace does its best work as part of a wider recovery plan, so we will make sure yours sits alongside the exercises and treatment your knee needs. Our article [Do I need a knee brace?](/blog/do-i-need-a-knee-brace) explains which type of brace does what, and when bracing is not the answer. ## Price The appointment is charged as a standard initial assessment, which is **£72**. Brace prices vary considerably depending on the brace you need, so we discuss the cost with you at the consultation before anything is ordered. [Ring clinic](tel:01428642577) ## Frequently Asked Questions How long is a brace fitting appointment? The assessment takes 45 minutes. How much does brace fitting cost? The appointment is charged as a standard initial assessment, which is £72. Brace prices vary considerably depending on the brace your knee needs, so they are discussed with you at the consultation. Which knee injuries can a brace help with? The Form Fit Knee Hinged brace we provide is designed for mild to moderate strains, sprains and ligament tears, including ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL injuries. Your physiotherapist will confirm whether it suits your injury. Do I need a brace for my injury? Not always. Your physiotherapist will assess you first and only recommend a brace if it will genuinely help. [Ring clinic](tel:01428642577) ## Available Team Members These team members perform this service - ![Nick Thornhill, physiotherapist at Healthflex in Haslemere Description: Close head and shoulders portrait of Nick Thornhill, physiotherapist at Healthflex, The Edge, Haslemere. He has short dark hair and a full dark beard flecked with grey, with a relaxed closed mouth smile, and wears a navy polo shirt. Behind him is soft green foliage under a pale sky.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2FNick%2520Thornhill-48x57.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a993819fabdf5583928bbf1%26v%3D1790159610604&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_FWxsgCyzDSRxWHosZK98qVgRxgBw) Nick Thornhill Physiotherapist [View](/team-members/nick-thornhill) - ![Theika Botterill, physiotherapist at Healthflex in Haslemere Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Theika Botterill, physiotherapist specialising in sports and musculoskeletal care at Healthflex, The Edge, Haslemere. She has brown hair tied back and a wide, beaming smile, and wears a pink Healthflex polo shirt. The background is a blurred autumn hedge under a pale sky.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fhealthflex-theika-botterill-physiotherapist-haslemere-48x60.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a993819fabdf5583928bbf1%26v%3D1790159715633&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_FWxsgCyzDSRxWHosZK98qVgRxgBw) Theika Botterill Physiotherapist, sports and musculoskeletal [View](/team-members/theika-botterill) ## Related Services Complete your experience with these services - Sports injury assessment and treatment £62–£72•30–45 mins [View](/services/sports-injury-assessment-and-treatment) - Return to sport rehabilitation £62–£72•30–45 mins [View](/services/return-to-sport-rehabilitation) ## Related Blog Posts - [![Black open-patella knee brace with Velcro straps on bare leg](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fhealth-flex-knee-bracejpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a993819fabdf5583928bbf1%26v%3D1790165106186&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_FWxsgCyzDSRxWHosZK98qVgRxgBw) ### Do I need a knee brace? When bracing helps, and when it does not A knee brace can offload an arthritic knee, steady an unstable one or protect a repair, but only the right type, properly fitted. Nick Thornhill explains when bracing helps. Read more ](/blog/do-i-need-a-knee-brace)