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Knee Braces

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So i just got done wtih surgery with my acl mcl and maniscus and they said they recomended getting a brace for activities like skiing. So i was wondering if anyone had any good ideas. I've heard of CTI and that's about it. Sorry if there is a thread made for this already but the internet sucks here to try to searchbar it.

Thanks much

Mar 31 2010 7:33PM
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I had some MCL issues and general knee problems this last fall and early winter. I ended up getting the Asterisk Cell knee braces. I was nervous at first about how much it would help.
They ended up being great! My my knees felt 10x better after a day of skiing vs a neoprene /w metal hinges brace. For the money (I paid 530shipped for the pair from Pittsburghpowersports.com) they exceeded my expectations. They have a knee cap protector (mainly for the moto guys) that is removable, which is what I did and makes them less bulky.

Alot of people rag on knee braces saying they dont really do anything. They definitely help but make sure to continue doing rehab/leg strengthening exercises. Relying on them solely will just lead back to knee problems
Mar 31 2010 7:50PM
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I had acl reconstruction back in june.  I started skiing 6 months after surgery with a neoprene brace.  Mostly just because I was scared.  After a few weeks, I ditched the brace and haven't been skiing with one since.  My surgeon told me that its better to not rely on one at all.  But, I have also heard that they help people with loose joints. 

And to comment on the CTI brace.  I had a friend that retore his acl while wearing one.  So they dont guarantee anything. 
Mar 31 2010 10:01PM
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my budy wears the asterisks, they are expensive but bad to the fucking bone my friend 

http://www.asterisk.com/

Mar 31 2010 10:13PM
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also they are super light weight and he says he barely notices them and stomps big cliffs at jackson, snowbird etc with them on, as far as park goes, i am unsure but ive handled them and they are light as fuck and cant see them under his ski pants, hope that helps.
Mar 31 2010 10:16PM
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