using of knee brace

[axisramesh]

Last year I was identified with osteoarthritis of knee and had acute pain. After some medication, I started doing physical exercise for strengthening of knee which gave me good relief and I combined it with knee braces which gave me immense relief. I have stopped complete medication for last five months and I am on exercise and continue to wear leg braces. I swim regularly, hit the Gym for some weight lifting (without giving pressure on knee) and I am comfortable. Some people advice me to stop using braces as it will weaken the muscles around the knees. I feel very uncomfortable moment i stop using the braces. i use it during day when I am outdoor and I remove when I come back home. Can I know whether I am doing the right thing?