i play basketball and now have a stretched ligament and i have had it for a year now. is this brace suitable for me?
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These knee braces are just to help stabilize the knee with ligament injurie; they are perfect for lesions on the colateral or the anterior cruciate.
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Actually, I have worn this exact brace with football cleats before, and I wear it in my basketball shoes when I go play basketball. Your shoe laces need to be loosened a bit, but it is a comfortable fit, not bulky at all.
178664
You can find this ankle brace at most sports stores. Dicks and Models carry it. I would try it on and see if you like it. You can still buy it on Amazon cheaper if you like the feel. I've worn one like it for years playing basketball and it is the only one I've found that works for me. My left ankle turns/sprains w/o it. I do not play any other sport anymore. I guess it would be ok but I andvise trying it out first.
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I don't see why not. I play tennis with the brace and forget I am even wearing it (although it does get pretty warm in the summer). I also do a lot of running around on the tennis court with a lot of pretty fast starts and stops - I believe at least as much most anyone does on a basketball court. So, yes in my opinion no problem with the brace and a basketball court.
1267963
this brace looks good but is useless. extremely difficult to find an effective back brace. all mfg claims are way overblown. good luck
380131
Yes, I believe so. I had a torn ACL, a ripped meniscus on both sides and a cracked femur in two places from a dirt bike accident. I am a 46 year old woman that runs and this brace gives good solid support and I have tried several, this by far is the best!!!
677100
I use the brace to play basketball after my acl replacement. The metal on the sides prevents lateral movement. And the lock prevents hyper extension. Your knee will only bend as it's supposed to. No problem with pushing off and landing. I recommend it.
784523
It's not for ligament protection. But will prevent irritating from your knee brace when worn underneath
1107912
Yes. I pulled out the inside cushioning in the shoe and put the brace in and reinserted the cushioning. I take the brace on and off with the shoes, always leaving them in the shoes I play volleyball in.
2242031
Yes I use the brace when I play softball and it does not impede my ability to run.The brace provides stability and I found it to be sturdy and not rigid like some other braces that I previously used.
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I agree with T.K.; it's great. Mine continued to stretch out for awhile, so I'd recommend marking the brace height and checking it every once in awhile.
717496
Yes, this is appropriate for volleyball. Most of the girls on my daughter's team wear this brace or something similar.
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Possible, but it is one of the more clunky braces I tried. The Donjoy Reaction brace or the McDavid 422 or, if more support is needed, the McDavid hinged brace with cross straps would likely fit better.
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Hi Anne, I can't really give any medical diagnosis about the support that this brace gives, but simply a testimony of my situation. I had lateral meniscus surgery back in 1977 (the old way before arthroscopic was available). After 35 years, there is simply nothing left to cushion my knee joint. The brace helps prevent some of the looseness and grinding that takes place when I run or ride my bike. It is really tight, provides good side to side and twisting resistance, and does a lot to ease my pain. It is a tight fit - and it is pretty warm to wear, but I find it is very helpful and gives me the ability to participate in activities for a few more years before replacement therapy is going to be necessary. I hope this helps!
62816
I did my personal record for squats and deadlifts with this brace on. Can't vouch as much for sprinting and plyo specifically, but I have played basketball with these with no problems.
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Knee brace is great for strenuous activities ... gym, skiing, etc. It does restrict some knee movement but not too much of a problem. My opinion ... for runners, this brace will be a burden. It will throw the runner off balance for one; secondly, the brace will have the nasty habit of sliding down from the knee. I know the second problem firshand for it affected my skiing. The runners up and down action will definitely shift the brace requiring frequent adjustments upward. You can always tighten the velcro straps super tight but that will restrict blood flow and eventually cramping. Only my opinion! And yes, as you said, it is rock solid and its flexibility is somewhat restrictive. Knee brace is great for strenuous activities ... gym, skiing, etc. It does restrict some knee movement but not too much of a problem. My opinion ... for runners, this brace will be a burden. It will throw the runner off balance for one; secondly, the brace will have the nasty habit of sliding down from the knee. I know the second problem firshand for it affected my skiing. The runners up and down action will definitely shift the brace requiring frequent adjustments upward. You can always tighten the velcro straps super tight but that will restrict blood flow and eventually cramping. Only my... » Read More Knee brace is great for strenuous activities ... gym, skiing, etc. It does restrict some knee movement but not too much of a problem. My opinion ... for runners, this brace will be a burden. It will throw the runner off balance for one; secondly, the brace will have the nasty habit of sliding down from the knee. I know the second problem firshand for it affected my skiing. The runners up and down action will definitely shift the brace requiring frequent adjustments upward. You can always tighten the velcro straps super tight but that will restrict blood flow and eventually cramping. Only my opinion! And yes, as you said, it is rock solid and its flexibility is somewhat restrictive. « Show Less
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It is not a brace! if what you're looking is support for your wrist, this is not. The gel wrap is soft, intended to provide cold (or heat) therapy to the joints in your wrist/hand, and thus to be worn for 10-15 minutes at a time.