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Knee Health/good braces

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CottonPuff
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Last season I enjoyed my first ever season ender: fractured patella. I am drooling over this winter already and naturally I'd like to prevent this injury from happening again. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a solid, high quality knee brace. Much appreciated




Here's a lovely shot shortly after, 130 cc's of blood drained from it. mmmmmmmmmmmm

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Oct 19 2011 12:24AM
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egg.
Posts: 3231 - Karma: 3,477
that happened to my mom. she hit a tree, but she doesn't want to ski anymore. I bet your docter will have something good for you
Oct 19 2011 12:27AM
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egg.
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doctor*
Oct 19 2011 12:28AM
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squibble
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doctor*
Oct 19 2011 1:28AM
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Skibumsmith
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these are the highest quality knee braces. my local ski shop even recommended them to my dad.
http://www.backcountry.com/asterisk-cell-knee-protection-system-pair
Oct 19 2011 1:45AM
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pelle_munch
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Dude, i had this exact same injury in march of last season. sucked dick. i still have problems with it (patellar tedonidis) so i have to get a custom CTi brace. I heard they're super good, look into em'
Oct 19 2011 1:48AM
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Bridges
Posts: 193 - Karma: 16
Yeah I remember Durtschi gave his two cents about Asterisk braces a while back

I blew out my ACL last season and I have a custom fitted don joy brace, which supports my knee really well. But I think custom fitted braces are freakishly expensive.
Oct 19 2011 1:49AM
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ShredAZ
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Before purchasing, definitely look to see if insurance covers it. 5 bucks says they will which would be AWESOME for you.
Oct 19 2011 3:41AM
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BOSSignol
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ahhh fuck. threads. im boutta get fitted for one in a couple weeks. tore my ACL/Meniscus
Oct 19 2011 4:50AM
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MaryO
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DonJoy, but make sure to check with your insurance !$! They are the best.
Oct 19 2011 8:15AM
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MaryO
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http://www.donjoy.com/
Oct 19 2011 8:17AM
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BustaLines
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noticed an Ossur pamphlet during my follow up. they seem good and have tons of cheapish pre fit models and coustoms too.
Oct 19 2011 9:44AM
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BskiP
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Don Joy. Hands down best brace out there by a long shot. If your insurance covers it, pick up the custom defiance, if your insurance doesnt cover it, pick up the armour. custom brace is awesome, but the armour is the best option if you want to save some money
Oct 19 2011 1:28PM
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CottonPuff
Posts: 377 - Karma: 105
cool thanks, +k for all the help y'all
Oct 19 2011 9:40PM
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Anser
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Basically these are the important parts of the body and taking good care of them all can really help us,What you have posted is pretty cool and can be something that has a lot to do with us.


Nov 16 2013 12:27PM
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BlackcountryBill
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I did this too in January, you'll be better off rehabbing it hard and getting all that muscle mass back to stabilise the joint than wearing a brace. You'll end up with a stronger knee that way.
Nov 16 2013 1:28PM
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gotti
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ive never had a season ender but i know its bound to happen. vibes
Nov 16 2013 2:30PM
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