DonJoy Deluxe Hinged Knee Brace, Drytex Sleeve, Open Popliteal, Large

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My advice to all, whether you are a trained athlete or a weekend warrior, is to be smart and listen to your body. This is advice learned after pushing my limits. As an athlete, there is a fine line between pushing through the pain and taking care of an injury that could potentially define you for the rest of your life. As to sizing, these items run LARGE....use the measuring scale wisely and don't buy the bigger one if you are near the edge between sizes. I'm a big guy, and the extra large was simply too big and didn't work as well as it should. It didn't hold the kneecap as well as it should. My fault! While functional knee braces can be made custom, there is little evidence that custom braces offer additional advantages compared to pre-sized braces available in stores. Whether you’re considering a custom or in-store functional knee brace, consult your doctor about the most accurate brace size for you, as it will impact the amount of support the brace provides. Rehabilitative Knee Braces

Constructed from light aircraft grade aluminium, the Donjoy Armour with Fourcepoint Knee Braceis exceptionally strong and lightweight and enables you to continue with anysporting activity. As this is the standard short calf version, the knee injury brace doesn't interfere with either a ski or motocross boot and remains clear from the top of your boot. This makes the support more versatile, allowing it to be used without restriction across a number of sports. What Is the Four Points of Leverage System? Bryk FF, de Jesus JF, Fukuda TY, Moreira EG, Marcondes FB, dos Santos MG. Immediate effect of the elastic knee sleeve use on individuals with osteoarthritis. Rev Bras Reumatol. 2011;51(5):440-6. Two dual axis hinges provide both medial and lateral support of the knee, holding it in a stable position to prevent any painful twisting that could potentially worsen the knee's condition. During the later stages of recovery, these hinges can be moved to allow more freedom to move as healing progresses. Wraparound Design

The thigh measurement is taken around the thigh 15cm (6") above the centre of theknee cap. The knee cap measurement is taken directly around the centre of the knee cap. The calf measurement is taken around the calf 15cm (6") below the centre of the knee cap.

One 2019 study found osteoarthritis to be “one of the leading causes of physical disability in the world [3] Parween R, Shriram D, Mohan RE, Lee YHD, Subburaj K. Methods for evaluating effects of unloader knee braces on joint health: a review. Biomed Eng Lett. 2019;9(2):153–168. .” There’s currently no cure for osteoarthritis, but doctors have leaned on unloader knee braces as a non-drug therapy for patients awaiting or attempting to avoid surgery, among other treatments.

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Speak to your health care provider to diagnose your knee pain properly and discuss proper knee brace and treatment options. Size and Fit Van Tiggelen D, Coorevits P, Witvrouw E. The effects of a neoprene knee sleeve on subjects with a poor versus good joint position sense subjected to an isokinetic fatigue protocol. Clin J Sport Med. 2008;18(3):259-65.

For seniors especially, finding a brace with comfortable materials is essential, due to thinning and sensitive skin. “As we age, our skin gets thinner,” says Dr. Scott. “A poor-fitting brace, or one that’s rough and has a roughened edge, can cause skin breakdown.” Brace material shouldn’t be traumatizing to the skin, and people who have fabric allergies should be aware of material components to avoid allergic reactions, she adds. Brace StyleDonJoy has provided relief and stability for me for over a decade now, and I can honestly say it is the best product on the market and the quality is superior. My DonJoy knee brace and I were inseparable after five knee surgeries to repair ACL and meniscus tears during my high school years. While these injuries shattered my dreams of playing collegiate and pro basketball, my faith in God and my determination to rehab properly, which included the use of my DonJoy brace, allowed me to continue to play the game I love throughout most of my high school years. God had other plans for my life, and I am living proof, at the age of 32, that you can overcome obstacles and come out stronger than you ever imagined possible. Support: Knee braces may support the outside or middle of the knee. Some knee braces may specify which area they support.

For measurements that fall on a sizing boundary, we recommend choosing the larger size for better comfort

You get to choose the brace that is right for your injury, which means your knee will get the proper support where you need it most. I can't tell you how many times when visiting dropzones all over the country, that people have stopped me looking my legs to ask me for what I wear these 'bionic legs' and where I got them. That's where I share your brand most. I want to inspire people to not give up on something that makes them feel alive. To inspire courage, and banish defeat even after multiple injuries. That is what Donjoy has done for me. Helped me do what I love with confidence and banish defeat by not giving up simply out of fear that I could tear my ACL again for a 6th time. I don't jump without Donjoy, and I'd love to see your brand represented in my sport. When treating a knee injury or rehabilitation of a prior injury with a brace, Jo recommends users take lifestyle and mobility into consideration. Please note that this knee brace is ambidextrous and can be worn on either leg. Which Size Should I Choose? Updated hinge design: Precisely control ROM with settings in 10⁰ increments from -10⁰ to 90⁰ extension and -10⁰ to 120⁰ flexion