Torn ACL, need a knee brace to get through summer, recommendations?

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I tore it mountain biking.  The only time it bothers me is when I have to stand up and peddle hard, like when going up an incline.  The pain makes me stop after only a few rotations.  I would like to get through the summer before undergoing surgery, and need a brace.  I don't want to invest a lot of money in something that won't do me much good.  I would like to be able to get up the hill without pain, any suggestions welcome!  Thanks.

סאבזלימינאל · Accepted Answer

this thing might be good for you:

http://www.kneeshop.com/proddetail.asp?prod=11%2D0345%2DX&cat=10

i had a similar thing when i sprained my ankle that my friend gave me (she was given it by the israeli army when she hurt her ankle during training) and it's absolutely unbelievable.  the ankle one had pads of silicone either side to hold the ankle in place and the link above looks like quite a similar idea - either way you might find something else on that site.  it's definitely worth investing in these sorts of things...

hope that helps.  ;o))

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i might could say no. I tore my ACL some months in the past and such as you refused to have surgical treatment till one night i grew to become into enjoying soccer went to plant and kick and my knee gave out did extra harm. Now they make custom ACL braces to stabilize the ACL, in spite of the undeniable fact that it truly is often extra powerful to get it fastened. the only undesirable element is that the braces can run as much as over one thousand funds. not restoration a torn ACL can convey approximately early arthritis. My physician informed me approximately 5 years after is whilst the discomfort might get a turning out to be form of worse. i might heavily check out getting surgical treatment or having the custom brace made.

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Torn ACL, need a knee brace to get through summer, recommendations?

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