The Science

We Humans are Not Beasts of Burden

Normal walking places up to 150% more load on the knee than standing. Jogging and running can increase the load 200% to 500%. It is little wonder that many people, regardless of age or fitness level, experience knee discomfort and degeneration.

Our Un-Loading¹ Technology

Ingrained in Opedix R1 running tight's DNA are principals of traditional un-loader knee-bracing theory which reduces the knee-adductor moment to reduce medial knee-compartment load - a combination of muscle, ligament, and ground-reaction forces which significantly, and often detrimentally, increases in magnitude during physical activities like running. This mechanical process is referred to by scientists as “unloading” the knee and is a established strategy for reducing pain, increasing physical function of the knee joint, and mitigating the progression of lower-extremity pathologies including osteoarthritis.

Opedix technology reduces load by combining the principles of traditional knee braces with unparalleled comfort and style.

1. Un-Loading: (un-lod'-ing): The act of taking physical pressure / stress off an object.


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