According to McDavid standards, what protection level does this knee brace offer? Protection Level I, II or III?
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Nivel 3. Is the knee have the most high level support from all McDavid products. I buyed in Sport Academy and Outdoors for 69.99dlls. my knee measured 14.5 inches and buy a larger size. I'll put a picture so you can see it better.
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It can, if you wear it too long and/or are sitting for any length of time. I would think that's true of any brace. I wear mine to play golf. I've learned to put it on AFTER I get to the course; and take it off immediately once I'm done playing. The first and only time I put it on at home and made the 20 minute drive to the course, it was quite uncomfortable. As an extreme example, I cannot imagine wearing any knee-brace on a flight of any significant length of time. Forget comfort, that has to be dangerous to your health.
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I'm not 100% sure what you're asking, as the picture of the knee brace readily shows how to wear this (wider part above the knee, lower part below). My best guess at this is that you're asking about the gel portion of the brace? If so, that should encircle the knee cap (so that the top/center of the knee cap is NOT covered)
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If you can, consult w/a doctor specific w/sport injuries or at least a physical therapist. I use this brace daily for bad knee joint. It's quite durable, though also too bulky to wear under some pants. As for hockey pads, you'll wanna hold out for someone's answer specific to that.
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http://www.mcdavidusa.com/Product/472R/MCDAVID_Level_1_Thigh_Sleeve_w_anterior_patch.aspx
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KQI play semi pro football and I bought this brace and I play a full contact sport. I have had a Lovejoy brace in the past and I'll he honest this brace works similar as most expensive braces but for far less money. I expect to only get a year maybe two out of this brace with the full contact sport I play but I'm OK with that.
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McDavid website says measure around the knee. Small:12-14" Medium: 14-15" Large: 15-17" XL: 17-20"
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It could be used for both. I personally don't recommend it, I would go with an Evo Shield. It is more expensive but worth the money. I only used this elbow guard for 2 games.
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The McDavid website says have your elbow at 45 degrees and measure around that.
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I wear this brace when I sleep sometimes. This brace is a compression brace and it works by reducing swelling in the joint. By reducing the swelling it reduces pain. It does also give support but I would not say thats it's main purpose. With that in mind it does not take much to reduce swelling and should not be tight. I found the longer I wore the brace the better my knees were and felt. If the brace was too tight I would not be comfortable wearing it for extended periods of time. I think a good way to judge the right pressure is.... You should not notice an obvious mark or difference in thickness of your leg above or below the brace where it ends. There should not be a bulge above or below... and even after removing there shouldnt be a noticeable mark. This brace has made a world of difference for me and actually returned my knees to a normal looking knee as the swelling in them from injuries and lymes disease. I am 45 and very athletic. I still cant run anymore but atleast I can move again and hope to run again someday. For now I cycle. Good luck! ps. I you are a guy you will probably go to tight. Men seem to believe if a little is good... Alot must be better. LOL NO NO NO!!!
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I sprained my ankle pkaying basketball, and once it was healed although to get back out there I wore this for added assurance. I still wear it whether I play tennis, bball or any other sport that requires quick lateral movement. Highly recommend this product as a preventative brace.
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Yes it is a good knee brace. My husband likes it. It gives him support and washes easily.
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This is a light brace. I have bad arthritis in both my knees (one needs to be replaced, maybe this winter) and it does help quite a bit. It is not as much support as one of the hinged braces, but it is not as cumbersome either. It provides compression and light support to keep the knee stable and take some of the pressure off it. It's also more breathable than most braces so more comfortable to wear. It's not a miracle cure, but it's about the best soft brace I've ever tried.
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Brace is closed all around the knee joint area. The only opening is the small one at the front to the knee cap.
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Melissa- yes, these are life savers. I have both the elbow and knee guards in this brand and won't ride without them. I would think if they are good enough for mountain biking falls, they'd be excellent for ice skating, yet low profile enough for wearing under jeans, long pants etc.. (as skateboarders, snowboarders, and bmx riders like to wear underneath. I've wiped out a couple times wearing them and came out totally ding/pain free both times. The padding works very well. I also have the Fox knee guards for more extreme / aggressive downhill riding, but they are bulkier with a hard knee cap protector and more padding on the sides (can't wear them under jeans, only outside). Both have great motion range BTW. Both the Fox and these Triple Eights, you hardly know they are on, they are that comfortable. Not restrictive at all, and safe.
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Ooops---it's Monday; I mistakenly thought you were asking about a different McDavid product. Anyhow, this brace does give excellent support...sorry about the mix up!
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nope. This brace is a game changer. I used it while playing hockey never an issue