A Randomized Prospective Study to Evaluate the Effect of Semiconductor Knee Sleeves on Pain in Osteoarthritis of the Knee.

Semiconductor woven knee sleeves work by increasing circulation to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, optimize performance, and accelerate recovery. Unlike compression products, semiconductor knee sleeves do not need to compress to work. Instead, the technology incorporates the semiconductor elements germanium and carbon within the fabric, which when stimulated by body heat, by release of negative ions. The negative ions activate molecular vibrations that increase blood flow and speed. Increasing circulation helps bring more oxygen and nutrients to the target area, which optimizes the body's natural healing process and accelerates recovery. Benefits of Increased Blood Circulation Include:

• Accelerated Recovery
• Reduced Swelling
• Optimized Performance
• Reduced Fatigue
• Thermoregulation

Investigators wish to investigate a possible effect on knee pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Subject Enrollment:

Subjects referred with arthrosis of the knee to the out-patient clinic, at the Hip- and Knee-arthroplasty Unit, Herlev Gentofte Hospital. Included subjects must be assessed by an arthroplasty surgeon to have arthrosis without present indication for surgery, and to be eligible for a period of conservative treatment including physiotherapist guided training and paracetamol treatment.