What does it do? - Provides general knee support with additional patellar support.
- Compression will aid with swelling control and increased proprioceptive feedback.
- Neoprene will give some therapeutic heat effect.
When would I use it?
- General Knee support
- Patella Femoral Syndrome
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Minor Meniscal Injury
- Minor Arthritic Pain
When wouldn’t I use it? - Neoprene or skin allergies
- Sensitive Skin/ heat sensitivity
Why DonJoy Brace? - Bilateral fitting, no left or right
- Comfortable and easy to wear
- Economical functional support for a variety of conditions.
- Long lasting and durable
Notes: - Seated, Position Knee in a bent position with approx 45 degrees of flexion.
- Knee brace should be pulled on over foot and slipped up the leg.
- Position the brace so that the proximal border of the patella is visible through the top of the patellar cutout hole
- Patellar horseshoe buttress should be resting on Patellar Tendon between the tibial tubercle and the distal border of the patella.
- Insure there is no directional pressure on the patella and that the patella is centered in the patellar cutout.
- Adjust Straps to appropriate tension to keep secure and avoid slippage.
- Walk around, flexing knee and adjust positioning and straps accordingly.
- Use as directed by medical professional.
- Washable, mild soap and water, hand wash, air dry.
- Use sizing chart to find appropriate size. Measure circumference 6” above patella
Sizing Chart 15.5” - 18” | S | 18” - 20.5” | M | 20.5” - 23” | L | 23” - 25.5” | XL | 25.5” - 28” | XXL |
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