05-18-2022, 09:51 AM
(05-17-2022, 06:48 PM)jabor Wrote: That sounds nice, but I specifically remember a few times that defensive players fell on his knee while it was in an awkward position. It seems like such a common sense thing to wear.
"Knee braces are the least important part of preventing knee injuries or healing after an injury."
Knee Bracing: What Works? - Types Of Knee Braces | familydoctor.org
"Dr. David Geier reviewed the evidence on knee braces to prevent injuries during football. One study reported that knee braces did indeed reduce the rate of injuries to the MCL (the ligament on the inside of the knee, the inner-knee counterpart to the ACL). Two studies found no effect of prophylactic bracing on knee injuries. One study reported an increase in knee ligament injuries if braces were worn. And another study reported an increase in foot and ankle injuries if knee braces were worn. So the evidence is definitely not very consistent in regards to the ability of knee braces to prevent injury in football."
Do knee braces prevent knee injuries? - Mueller Sports Medicine (builtinsport.com)
"Likewise, support is limited for use of a brace when returning to sport after ACL reconstruction to prevent re-injury.3 However, wearing a brace to return to play may improve an athlete’s confidence in their knee."
Pros and Cons of Wearing a Brace During Sports - Athletico
"The results of the studies were inconsistent; only 1 study showed that prophylactic knee bracing significantly reduced MCL injuries (P < .05). In contrast, 2 studies found that knee bracing was associated with an increase in knee injuries."
The Effectiveness of Prophylactic Knee Bracing in American Football - PMC (nih.gov)
[color=rgba(51, 58, 86, 0.89)]'In theory, a brace seems like a good idea with a knee injury, since it is designed to provide support and stability. In reality, it is a bad idea. Knee stability is created through muscle, tendon and ligament strength in the upper leg. Take away that strength, and the knee becomes an unstable joint, prone to injury. If worn for an extended period, a knee brace can actually weaken the knee. The knee relies on the stability provided by the brace instead of its natural stabilizers. A weak knee with a strong brace is still a weak knee.[/color]
[color=rgba(51, 58, 86, 0.89)]This is why many athletes repeatedly injure the same knee throughout their careers. They opt to wear a brace instead of properly rehabilitating and strengthening the knee to make it strong and function without a brace.[/color]
[color=rgba(51, 58, 86, 0.89)][color=rgba(51, 58, 86, 0.89)]A knee brace can be helpful for adding stability while the knee is recovering, but it should not be a long-term solution to “treat” or “fix” the injured area. Instead, the knee should be treated with physical therapy and a proper rehabilitation and strength program. The stronger the knee, the more resistant it will be to injury."[/color][/color]
Knowing Whether and When to Use—And Not Use—a Knee or Ankle Brace - stack
"Truthfully, the data on ACL braces shows that they really aren’t necessary and don’t matter much as far as preventing future injury to the knee."
The Efficacy of Prophylactic Bracing in Sports - SSORSSORKC
And it goes on and on. As already stated, knee braces maybe reduce MCL injuries. As far as preventing ACL injuries, no.
