| ACL Reconstruction surgery is a common treatment | | | | the leg from becoming fatigued as they compensate |
| for a person who has torn or ruptured his or her | | | | for the poor mobility of the joint. With the weight |
| anterior cruciate ligament, commonly referred to as | | | | distributed evenly the muscles can receive exercise |
| the ACL. The ACL is one of the four primary | | | | without being over worked. |
| ligaments in that enables movement and stability in | | | | The DonJoy Full Force knee brace is designed with |
| the knee joint. Unfortunately, it is common for | | | | these and other factors in mind. The Full Force knee |
| trauma to occur, like a skiing accident, which injures | | | | brace is built to be light weight and easy to adjust |
| this crucial ligament. If an ACL ligament is completely | | | | while still be strong. It uses DonJoy's 4 points of |
| torn it will not heal. Some people make the choice to | | | | leverage system to distribute the weight effectively. |
| live with knees having limitations, but others opt to | | | | When using the Full Force brace after ACL |
| have ACL reconstruction surgery. For many people | | | | reconstruction surgery you can expect... |
| the surgery resolves the issue, but for some there is | | | | * Improved stability and reduced strain on the ACL |
| a need for addition support after surgery both for | | | | * Increased flexibility and reduced chances of over |
| post-operative purposes and security when resuming | | | | extension as a result of the FourcePoint hinge, which |
| activities. | | | | moistens knee-joint extension. This cuts down on the |
| Correct motion of the knee | | | | sensation of the knee failing and gives the patient |
| Finding an ACL reconstruction knee brace means | | | | confidence when walking or moving quickly. |
| understanding the correct motion of the knee. As it | | | | Proper support from a brace |
| is the ligaments that hold the knee joint together, | | | | Proper support with the use of a brace can make a |
| when these are compromised there is danger of | | | | major difference in recovering after ACL surgery. |
| over extending or not being able to balance and this | | | | With the DonJoy Full Force Ligament Knee Brace you |
| can lead to missteps or further injury to the leg or | | | | can be assured that the knee will heal faster as it is |
| knee. A brace or support that can be worn will take | | | | supported, allowing the muscle to build in the area |
| the weight off the ACL and redistribute it to other | | | | around the ACL surgery. The risk of further injury is |
| parts of the leg. It will also keep the knee from | | | | reduced by the use of the brace, and longer periods |
| moving in ways it should not. | | | | of walking or other physical activity are possible |
| As many people who opt for the surgery plan to | | | | because of the brace. An added benefit is the |
| return to athletic or work activities which place a | | | | comfortable fit and easy adjustment of the brace. |
| demand on the ACL, a reconstructed knee will need | | | | Unlike other braces that pull or bind the skin around |
| an ACL surgery knee brace. Not only does this help | | | | the area this ACL surgery knee brace fits in such a |
| prevent more injuries, it can help the other muscles in | | | | way as to evenly distribute the weight. |