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Knee support recomendations?
No, it isn't a custom brace. I got mine through betterbraces.com.
Take great care in measuring your thigh, use a cloth measuring tape. The point you measure is usually 6 inches above the knee. Google donjoy. |
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Knee support recomendations?
On 10/5/14 9:51 AM, Goober Jones wrote:
it isn't a custom brace. Over the counter knee supports are not going to do much. Custom made and fitted braces are only slightly better. It's primarily a money making scheme like fancy vitamins. Maybe a slight positive effect, likely no downside type thing, so we keep using them. The wife has been skiing without an ACL for about 25 years now, and has a custom brace which she says is a psychological aid primarily. My bad knees depend on store bought sleeves - over the years some had hinged metal, currently just neoprene stretch - which mainly just keep my knees warm and therefore flexible and reduce post ski pain. It's mostly a habit. Unless a reputable sports orthopedic surgeon specifies a specific model I wouldn't wear a hinged brace. Misalignment of the joint and hinge can itself tear up the knee. |
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Knee support recomendations?
On Sunday, October 5, 2014 8:24:57 PM UTC-4, lal_truckee wrote:
On 10/5/14 9:51 AM, Goober Jones wrote: I disagree with this post. I have had discussions with orthopedic surgeons on this topic (since I worked on an orthopedic surgical unit) as real as professors of anatomy in nursing school (My senior professor in anatomy wore this type of brace riding motocross. If the brace is properly fitted it can provide protection and stabilization. The key is proper fitting. If you are uncomfortable doing yourself get your orthopedic surgeon to do the fitting/ |
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