“Does wearing a knee brace weaken the knee?”

Although many people are concerned that a knee brace will weaken the knee, it will not. Especially if the brace allows you to continue to increase your activity, like after ACL surgery, where the brace will give you some extra protection while you are actually able to strengthen the knee and surrounding muscles.

No, a knee brace doesn't weaken the knee. The quadriceps and hamstring muscles protect the knee. Their strength is the important part. If the brace fits well and you like it, it does not weaken your knee.

Good luck,

Dr. L