Hinged knee braces are known to reduce knee movements considerably and this reduces the risk of knee injuries, knee support or brace may help you gain the most from your daily activities without worrying about the pain. Though, people say that knee braces can cause injuries elsewhere in the leg, due to the transfer of pressure from the knee. Due to the restriction of movements that knee braces create, it may be harder to move your knee after recovery, but with time you will be able to.