ACL Knee Brace

The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) stabilizes and protects the ligament of the knee. With one sudden stop, sharp turn, jump or fall in sports, athletes may hear a “pop” or hyperextension of the knee, causing the ACL to tear and leaving athletes in a great deal of pain. Most ACL Knee Brace tears occur from non contact in basketball, football, soccer, skiing and other agility-like sports. While the recovery time may take 12 to 18 months to fully heal, athletes can use protective braces to speed up recovery and get back to their sport with the ultimate support and confidence they need to prevent re-injury. Whether you’re looking for post-surgery stabilization or compression sleeves, DonJoy Performance braces offer maximum protection.

ACL Knee Brace Injuries
ACL injuries, or ACL tears, are common knee injuries in sports. ACL injuries are typically the result of three things:

Stopping and changing directions quickly
Direct contact to the knee from opponents on the court or field
Landing from a jump onto a bent knee then twisting and/or landing on the knee that is over-extended.

ACL Knee Brace Tear Symptoms
If you’ve ever had a torn ACL, you’ll quickly recognize the symptoms. First, you might feel a “snapping” deep within your knee, as well as a great amount of pain.

Severe pain and swelling
Loss of motion
Unstable knee and unable to hold any weight
Other structures in your knee (meniscus or medial ligament) can also be torn or injured in addition to your ACL.

Key Features of Knee Braces for ACL Injuries
Hinges. Does it have hinges or is it a sleeve? Hinged knee braces work best for preventing ACL and other knee injuries.
Adjustability. Is it adjustable? An adjustable brace will allow you to achieve the comfort and support you need while you are recovering.
Support. Does it offer firm support? Your knee brace should be firm enough to keep your knee well stabilized, but not so much that it completely limits mobility.

ACL Injury Treatment
ACL injuries are often repaired with surgery. After surgery, knee braces are used in order to relieve discomfort and provide support. The best knee braces for ACL injuries have compression to support the knee without interfering with mobility, which also increases blood flow and reduces pain.