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What knee brace do you use when skiing?

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cheezeNbacon
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Do you guys have a suggestion for a knee brace that doesn't bind up and is comfortable?
Dec 21 2012 5:55PM
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Bateman
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i suffered from patellar tendonitis last year and the year before that because of too much skiing. What helped was something like this with a small hole on the knee so you can move more.

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Dec 21 2012 5:58PM
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TheHamburglar
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breg fusion. its okay, slides around a bit but it gives a good amount of stability. the best thing is keeping your legs strong though.

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Dec 21 2012 6:06PM
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cheezeNbacon
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what about this guy

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Dec 21 2012 6:51PM
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gr4
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i have this one because thats what my doc gave me. i don't know why you would wear a brace if you dont need to though. your knee starts getting used to it and actually gets weaker. ive got a year in mine and then im done.
Dec 21 2012 7:50PM
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Spacekroft
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I use asterisk knee braces when skiing or mountain biking.
Dec 21 2012 8:44PM
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TheHamburglar
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I only wear mine skiing, never in the gym
Dec 21 2012 8:56PM
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]shock doctor is pretty decent without having to pay a bunch for.  pretty good stabilizer if you tend to twist knees.




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Dec 21 2012 9:25PM
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doGelyst
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I like my Donjoy Fourcepoint when its needed.
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Dec 22 2012 2:40AM
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avocado.
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cti off the shelf model- does slide a bit, but really helps, if this helps, i had menisc surgery and ski without acl at all[IMG]ossur.com/library/15425/proc/41/15425.jpg[/IMG]
Dec 25 2012 7:11AM
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7springsprod
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BUMP. Really interested in these but dont know a whole lot about them. Last weekend I really twisted my knee good when my binding didnt release and I went to a ER type place and they diagnosed it as a knee sprain but its been a little over a week and Im scheduling an appointment with an orthapedic surgeon because there is still one type of movement that hurts like hell. What should I expect?
Dec 26 2012 12:41AM
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Chaka
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Well it is good that you are seeing an orthopedic surgeon. I had the same thing happen and went to a Doc in the box where they diagnosed it as a sprained knee. Ended up playing sports the next week with a brace and blew just about every ligament in my knee. I went to an orthopedic surgeon after and he said I had originally tore my acl skiing and subsequently everything else afterwards. He will check you out and then if he thinks you have a serious problem will probably send you to get an mri.

I use a custom Don Joy that kicks ass. I can tour and do everything in it since it is very light. Unfortunately they cost a ton and aren't worth it unless your insurance covers it.
Dec 26 2012 1:24AM
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7springsprod
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That story makes me sick to my stomach. I couldnt imagine that happening this early in my season. Im kinda scared now.
Dec 26 2012 1:34AM
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Skier1478
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Same as first guy, i bought 2 Ace ones off Amazon. Like 14$, works well so far.
Jan 27 2013 7:20PM
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TropicStorm
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Donjoy
Jan 27 2013 9:43PM
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NH_OPERATOR
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I have a custom one from the Dr. Who did my knee surgery. It has hard plastic braces down the side and a knee-cap cup to keep shit in place. Ive been thinking about upgrading to one with metal braces though to protect from side-impacts.
Jan 28 2013 7:36AM
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