Knee Brace for Shotokan

Gemini

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Hands down, these are the best you can get. Based on the indications you've mentioned, I would suggest a Q brace over hinged for MA, but you can discuss it with them.

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@ Gemini: could you elaborate on the 'Q' brace?

@ Willard: Diagnosed with OA, I received a knee brace today but don't know how useful it's going to be for karate. I wanted an 'Ossur unloader', but after my insurance gave me problems had to go with the recommendation of the prosthetics specialist. I am using a 'Breg Solus'. http://www.breg.com/knee-bracing/oa/solus.html

Since the brace isn't just for MA, it's to try to extend the life of the knee, a mesh brace was out of the question. So I had to choose structural support at the expense of mobility.


Hands down, these are the best you can get. Based on the indications you've mentioned, I would suggest a Q brace over hinged for MA, but you can discuss it with them.

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@ Gemini: could you elaborate on the 'Q' brace?
Sure. The Q brace is a soft brace as opposed to a functional brace, meaning it doesn't provide hard support such as bone does. It's unique in that it has a "T" strap which can be placed 360 degrees around the patella acting as a stabilizer. You place the strap where you need it. It's advantage over a functional brace (besides being a fraction of the cost) is that you can work out with a partner and not worry about hurting them with steel supports. Because it's made of Lycra, it locks into place as you sweat as opposed to neoprene which gets looser. I used to be a distributor for them back in NY and I've gotten these for quit a few people over the years.

Not sure if I answered your question or what else you might want to know, but if you need more detail, I can give you my cell.
 

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