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Motocross Knee Braces

How do you know if your motocross knee brace will protect and stabilize your knee joints at the moment you need it most?  Just when your foot catches and your leg twists will your brace prevent catastrophic ligament or meniscus injury?

It is difficult to predict just how a knee brace will perform at the moment of impact.  But there is one huge determining factor that you as a rider can control.  There's an aspect to the mechanism of injury you can control that will give your knees the best chances of surviving all of the twists, bounces, and crashes of Motocross.

The single most important factor is having your knee brace fit by a certified professional who has been educated in orthotic tehcnology and human biomechancis.  These people are called orthotists.  There is a big difference between an orthotic fitter and a certified orthotist.

Motocross is demanding.  Serious riders need to be evaluated, measured, and fit by experienced people.  Beware of sales reps posing as credentialled professionals.  A person can take a three day course and become a "certified fitter".  Motocross riders need to be seen by people who have gone to school for years not days.  Only medical professionals who went to school, have participated in orthotic residency programs, and keep up with their continuing education should be treating this class of athlete.

 

 

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.

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

Motocross Bracing - A New Alternative

 

Townsend Design has teamed with EVS Sports, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of motocross protective gear, to offer riders the best knee bracing solutions.

This brace is constructed with Townsend’s carbon graphite fabrication capabilities, patented hinge motion, and comfort enhanced shell designs. Coupled with EVS’s perspective and understanding of the motocross community, this is a superior option for knee protection and enhanced comfort.

The patella guard is attached by a stretchy fabric to a removable interior shell pad, so the guard moves with the knee. This brace is shipped with a second liner that can be installed when a rider participates in activities that do not require a patella guard.

A handmade custom brace offers motocross riders an intimate fit that cannot be found in off‐the‐shelf braces that can be purchased in a bike shop or over the internet.

Learn more about Heritage Medical's Motocross Knee Braces