When your knee gets bent too far in the opposite or wrong direction, you will have hyperextended your knee.  You might feel pain and experience some swelling.  Wearing a knee brace to support your hyperextended knee will help provide the stability you need.  Pair a brace up with cold therapy to work on treating mild hyperextension.  You can also wear a knee brace to help prevent a hyperextended knee.  We have a variety of braces ideal for mild to moderate support as well as ones for contact or non-contact sports and daily use.  Learn more about knee hyperextension at our knee injury guide.