But now the tables may be turned...What happens when the person with the knee pain is not on the television?

How does it feel when you are the person who is suffering from a knee injury?

Let's face it: you do not have to be a great athlete to suffer from a knee injury. You can hurt your knee while doing simple activities of daily living like climbing some steps or jogging to catch the train.

The real question now is, what do you do next if it happens to you?

If you sustain any type of traumatic knee injury, the first thing to do is seek medical attention. The knee is one of the most sophisticated joints in the human body, and the structures within the knee are all interrelated. Damage to one structure can result in damage to others. For instance, if you suffer a horrible knee injury that results in a dislocated knee (i.e. where the knee cap is pulled out of place, and the upper leg bone becomes separated from the lower leg bone), damage can occur not only to the knee cap, but also to the muscles, ligaments and tendons that hold the joint together, as well as to the nerves and other vessels within the joint.

Only a qualified physician should be the one to determine the extent of your knee injury. If your physician can assess your condition, the better off you will be, so it is important to seek medical attention as soon after an injury as possible.

The Role of Knee Braces : Knee braces can be helpful after a horrible injury because typically, after such a trauma, the joint has suffered some degree of damage and needs time to heal. Even if you are able to bear weight on the injured knee, you may need the extra support offered by the proper use of a knee brace. Further, if your injury involved any type of dislocation, a knee brace can help keep the joint properly aligned while the surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments are healing. A knee support can also help stabilize the knee; after a bad injury, there is bound to be some weakness in the knee, leaving you susceptible to additional injury. A knee brace can help provide extra support that will help prevent future injury to your knees.

Moreover, a knee brace can help you move around again, by helping to build your confidence. Sometimes, this factor alone can be the reason why individuals choose to use there knee supports; as a protective device.