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Motocross Knee Braces Proven Effective!

 

It's not a surprise, kind of like proving water is wet, but the American Journal of Sports Medicine recently published a study that concluded, "The use of prophylactic knee bracing appears to have a beneficial effect in preventing medial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament injuries as well as overall knee injury occurrence. These findings may be applicable to other sports that involve similar forces and mechanics."

The study was conducted at the Sanders Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in Houston.  The researchers define "prophylactic knee braces" as "any knee brace worn by a rider with the intent of preventing an injury to the knee.

The study examined data from 2115 motocross riders.  The athletes were divided into two groups: riders that wore a motocross knee brace and non-braced riders.  The non-braced group experienced a statistically significant higher rate of knee injuries when compared to the braced group.  The most common injuries involved the ACL, MCL, and menisci.

Rebel Lock - Available in a custom model as well!

The Rebel Lock is available in three versions:  

1.  Standard sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large

2.  Customize your off-the-shelf Rebel Lock from three measurements

3.  Order a custom Rebel Lock from a: cast mold, scan, digital picture system, tracing system, or cast alternative system (CAS)

If you can't get this brace to fit, you're not getting anything on that leg.

Rebel Lock Functional Knee Brace:  Order Form, Information, Pricing, Coding 

Rebel Lock - Standard Equipment

The Rebel Lock from Townsend Design is the first true off the shelf functional knee brace with drop locks.  The Rebel Lock comes with some standard equipment:

• Aircraft Aluminum Frame
• Drop Lock with Free Motion Hinge
• Compression Suspension Package
• Adjustable Locking Position
• Synergistic Suspension Strap
• Anti-Migration Strap PAdding
• Rotation Control Tibial Shell Contouring
• Matte and High Gloss Powdercoat Finish

All of the above plus, additional coding opportunities:  L-1845, L-2405, L-2492, L-2785

Rebel Lock Knee Brace:  Information, Order Form, Pricing, Coding 

Rebel Lock - Options

The new Rebel Lock knee brace from Townsend Design has a few different options available:

• 14 inch or 16 inch length shells
• Option Flexion Stop Kit
• Optional Extension Assist Bands

This L 1845 functional knee brace is the first of its kind with true drop lock hinges.  

Rebel Lock - Compression Suspension Package Included!

 
 The new Rebel Lock from Townsend comes with the CS Package! 

The Compression Suspension Package has always been an option on Townsend's knee braces.  With the Rebel Lock the CS package comes as standard equipment.  The C/S Package enhances brace suspension and increases dynamic support.  Semi-rigid padded inserts attached inside the thigh shell compress into the sides of the leg proximal to the knee joints.  Anterior and posterior straps allow the patient to adjust the pressure.

Check out the Codes for the Rebel Lock!

The Rebel Lock by Townsend Design is the first off the shelf knee brace with drop locks.

Base Code:  L 1845

Additional Codes

• L 2405:  Addition to knee joint, drop lock
• L 2492:  Lift loop for drop lock ring
• L 2785:  Drop lock retainer, each

The Rebel Lock - Functional Knee Brace with Drop Locks:  Pricing, Order Form, Patient Care Instructions

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New! Off The Shelf Knee Brace with Drop Locks!

The first off the shelf functional knee brace with drop locks is finally available!

The Rebel Lock from Townsend Design.

The Rebel Lock is the first L-1845 true drop lock knee brace with free motion capabilities.  This orthotic is for patients who require a knee brace to prevent falling or to control functional instabilities.  Finally an off-the-shelf alternative for failed knee replacements, patients with weak extensor muscles, or patients who require flexion prevention or flexion limiting.

Stop forcing L-1832 Post Op knee braces to do more than they are supposed to! 

ACL Brace Selection - Neoprene Sleeve

This is the last article in a ten-part series on ACL knee bracing.

 

Dr. Trevor Birmingham an investigator at the Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic in Ontario studied 150 athletes returning to sports after reconstruction of their ACLs.  The patients were divided into two groups.  One group was provided with a rigid functional knee brace, the other group was provided with a neoprene sleeve.

"It is widely believed that the rigid support provided by a functional knee brace protects the graft and improves knee stability and function when the patient returns to sport after surgery and rehabilitation."  Dr. Birmingham was quoted as saying.  "Others believe that the additional support provided by a brace is not necessary. 

The research team found no significant differences between the neoprene knee brace group, and the rigid functional knee brace groups at the one and two year follow up.  So why not try a neoprene sleeve?

Knee Sleeve

ACL Brace Selection - Motocross Air

This is the ninth post in a ten-part series on protective knee bracing.

 

The Motocross Air Knee Brace is manufactured by Townsend Design.  This is an Air Townsend Ligament Stability Knee Brace with a motocross package.  It is a lower profile alternative to the Web Motocross Brace.  Quality knee braces are essential to Motocross gear.

This is a custom knee brace constructed from carbon graphite.  This brace is comfortable for a rider and extremely durable.  It offers unmatched stabilization and protection.  Townsend's hinge technology and EVS Sports perspective are coupled together to make an industry leading piece of protective equipment.

The patella guard is removable so the brace can be worn as a traditional functional knee brace when not participating in motocross.  

Motocross Knee Brace Information

ACL Brace Selection - Motocross Web

This is the eighth post in a ten-part series on providing protection and stability with knee braces.

 The Motocross Web Knee Brace is manufactured by Townsend Design.  This is an Air Townsend Ligament Stability Knee Brace with a motocross package.  It is designed for maximum impact protection.  Motocross gear is not complete without quality knee braces.

This is a custom knee brace constructed from carbon graphite.  This brace is comfortable for a rider and extremely durable.  It offers unmatched stabilization and protection.  This knee brace comes with Townsend's hinge technology and EVS Sports perspective and understanding of the Motocross world.

The patella guard is removable so the brace can be worn as a traditional functional knee brace when not participating in motocross.  

Motocross Knee Support