What is the McDavid Ligament Knee Support?
Improves knee
stability during sports following cartilage, medial (inside) and lateral
(outside) ligament injuries. Two horseshoe buttresses, two medial and two
lateral stays, plus an open kneecap provide support and ventilation without the
restriction of a metal hinge.
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Dual medial and lateral steel stays create solid joint stability in the knee. |
When can I use it?
- Ideal for improving knee stability following medial (inside) or
lateral (outside) knee ligament injuries.
- Provides stability, support and reassurance following knee
cartilage injuries.
What size is it?
Fits left or right knee.
Measure round the knee:
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Small 30-35cm (11¾"-13¾")
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Medium 35-38cm (13¾"-15")
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Large 38-43cm (15"-17")
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X-Large 43-50cm (17"-19¾")
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XX-Large 50-56cm (19¾"-22")
How does it work?
The McDavid
Ligament Knee Support offers improved knee stability owing to the support
provided by superior horseshoe buttresses, along with medial and lateral stays
that reinforce the brace on either side of the knee joint. Held firmly in place
by two Velcro straps and four elastic crossing straps, the knee support's 4mm
Neoprene fabric offers a superior combination of support, compression and heat
retention, which eases knee pain and swelling around the knee.
How do I buy?
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This neoprene knee brace
with steel stays provides a high level of support, extra long compression
sleeve, and fits either the right or left knee. The neoprene material is 0.1875
inches thick, for therapeutic heat retention and soft tissue compression, while
two-sided nylon construction ensures long-lasting durability. A padded
buttress, two medial, and two lateral stays create solid joint stabilization.
Two Velcro straps and four elastic crossing straps provide additional ligament
support, and a newly redesigned wide back allows for increased mobility and
ease of motion.
Protection Levels
McDavid offers a range of sports medicine products based on protection and
support levels. Each level provides soft tissue support through compression,
and may promote healing through therapeutic heat. This product is Protection
Level II.
Protection Level I, Primary:
- General
purpose protection
- Minor
pain, sprains, and instability
- Relief
from arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis
Protection Level II, Advanced:
- Minor
to moderate protection
- Slight
ligament instabilities or pain
- Offers
more protection than simple sleeves
Protection Level III, Maximum:
- Ultimate
in protection
- Moderate
to major instabilities and pain
- Provides
the maximum level of support
About McDavid
In 1969, Dr. Robert F. McDavid, operating out of a basement in Bellwood,
Illinois, developed what became the first widely used lateral protective knee
brace in football. Today, the company manufactures more than 400 products for
athletes and active people of all ages, designed to help prevent injury while
enhancing performance. The company is the most recommended brand of braces
among sports medical professionals, and an industry leader in sports medical
products and technical performance athletic wear.