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Good knee brace?

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scott-skis
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hey guys i was wondering if you could recommend good knee braces to get, i blew my knee out and i want to get a good high quality and durable one that would hold up well skiing.
Mar 19 2011 3:59PM
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ViktorVaughn
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Glad you posted this, looking for the same thing.
Mar 19 2011 4:09PM
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derpina
Posts: 2186 - Karma: 55
Don Joy or Asterisk
Mar 19 2011 4:30PM
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the-ron-w
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same here!
Mar 19 2011 4:40PM
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undercover_skier
Posts: 1079 - Karma: 160
You guys should talk to this guy
Bill Knowles, ATC, CSCS
Director of iSPORT Training
Killington Medical Clinic
P.O. Box 205
3902 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751

802.422.6191 • mobile: 802.233.1855
bknowles@isporttraining.com

this is the link for what he has done
http://www.isporttraining.com/spperfrehabknowles.html
he has done many top skier with knee injuries
check it out
Mar 19 2011 4:41PM
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ski_ENDUB
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good knee braces are kinda like ski boots, you should get them fitted if you really want them to work well. Don Joy's and CTi's are worth a look. I dunno about asterisk though, they're more of a moto type brace and are pretty big and bulky.
Mar 19 2011 4:57PM
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belden...
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Dutschki wears two--> wear two to be as good
Mar 19 2011 5:00PM
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derpina
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CTi! I knew I was forgetting one.

I wasn't sure about Asterisk for skiing either but I've actually heard a few good things from skiers about them if you want mega bang protection... Which I'm not gonna hate on, knees to rails = THE WORST.
Mar 19 2011 5:09PM
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ViktorVaughn
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thnx for the help, this should get me going in the right direction
Mar 19 2011 5:10PM
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derpina
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Sorry for double post.

CTi also has this knew feature for ski boots. From the website: Rod and piston mechanical attachment used to link the CTi brace to a ski boot, aiding in the prevention of rotational injuries.

BINGO! That'd be my first choice.


Here's the link.
http://www.ossur.com/pages/13230
Mar 19 2011 5:12PM
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scott-skis
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thanks a lot guys! i think i'll look into the cti, it seems legit
Mar 19 2011 5:18PM
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sammy_
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Don Joy

my friend blew his out and got one of the Don Joy ones, im forgetting which one, but he doesnt complain about it at all
Mar 19 2011 9:47PM
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DockEllis
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I've been using one I got from townsend design everyday I ride for like 4 years now. They sent a rep out to my house to take my measurements and custom made it. It's super comfy and does not move around at all. I highly recommend them. Also if you're having surgery there's a solid chance you can get your health insurance to pay for it. Something to look into for sure.
Mar 19 2011 9:54PM
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NWPA
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I'll be looking for one of these soon
Mar 19 2011 9:54PM
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Spacekroft
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my buddy and I both rock asterisk knee braces and i feel like super man when wearing these! i could ski all day zero knee pain!
Mar 19 2011 10:55PM
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cmo
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this is a great thread...what are we looking at price wise...ive heard upwards of a grand and that they are not covered by insurance...can someone back this up?
Mar 19 2011 11:44PM
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pinhead_larry
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I think my friend wears don joy(????)
Mar 19 2011 11:47PM
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Balzberg
Posts: 538 - Karma: 470
For ACL tears,
CTI Customs
Mar 20 2011 1:00AM
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the-ron-w
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thanks guys! deff good info that kinda needed!
Mar 20 2011 1:34AM
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jblaski
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My DonJoy has saved me at least a dozen times this year. I have major issues with ACL, MCL, and PCL, which hasn't been repaired yet. Multiple times I have crashed, and twisted by knee, both skiing and snowboarding. And I have felt the Donjoy brace my knee enough that it didn't blow out again.
Mar 20 2011 2:49AM
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derpina
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Well... that's depending on your insurance. MOST insurance companies will cover the full or almost full cost IF you have ALREADY had a severe knee injury such as ACL. (Which is fucked IMO.) If you want to get braces as preventative, then no, your insurance will NOT cover it and you will have to pay the full cost. Which is around $1000- $15000 per brace for custom fit.
Mar 20 2011 10:40AM
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AlexF
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The type of knee brace you get should depend precisely on what type of injury/instability you have.

Most knee braces are designed to keep your knee in alignment when you flex your leg. These types of brace typically protect against your knee buckling in (if you've medial instability) or out (lateral instability). I (well, my physio) had  a look at some of these after trashing a bunch of my cartilage and meniscus (for medial instability).

My Dad has a knee brace but he has a trashed ACL and his knee brace has a different function to the ones I was looking at.

You really need to see an Orthopedic specialist or a top notch Physio who is experienced with such devices. They'll advise you what to get. In the same way that NS is not a good place to ask how to perform surgery on yourself it is also not a good forum for diagnosing and treating a knee problem.


Mar 20 2011 3:03PM
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sonick
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I blew out my ACL last Jan, had surgery in Sept and am now just starting to back to skiing/regular activities.  I got my brace through my physio, custom Don Joy Defiance III, short cuff model for skiing, which also happens to be the official knee brace of the US Ski team.  My work insurance (Canadian) covered the whole shebang.  Through my physio it was $1450 for a custom brace and $650/700 for an off the shelf model (s/m/l).  He sized me an everything but the good part at least with Don Joy is that within the first year of getting your brace, if it no longer fits properly (i.e. get fat, slim down, or bulk up) they will send you a new proper fitting brace.
Mar 20 2011 3:16PM
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