Torn ACL - One of the Most Common Football Injuries

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) can be one ofThere are many other advantages to the Armor
the most devastating injuries a football player canknee brace including the fact that the sturdy frame
face. Often this type of injury can put a player outallows the wearer to mold the brace to the leg. The
of the game for an entire season and in the worstbrace is held in place by an anti-migration Supra
case, end the player's career. No matter how gifted aCondyle pad that does not catch or pinch the calf.
football player is, a torn ACL can drastically affect hisBecause it is built with sports in mind it can even
ability to play the sport as coordination and mobilitysurvive a football game and protect the knee from
can both be drastically impaired. Players like Willisblunt blows with its own impact guard. There is also a
McGahee, Dante Culpepper, and Donovan McNabbguard's hinge cover to protect the material of pants
have all had their careers impacted by torn ACLand uniforms. The hinge and guards work to build
injuries.resistance which can keep the knee from either over
Wear a knee brace to prevent or heal a torn ACLextending or being thrown to the side. This
during football games and practicesresistance also shortens the time spent towards a full
Healing a torn ACL can be difficult and, in cases whenextension of the knee giving the wearer a more
a patient wants to return to a sport, a brace ornatural gait as they walk or run. This natural
support of some kind will be necessary. As this is themovement protects the wearer while he or she is
most common football injury, there are braces thatengaged in extreme activities.
are designed with the sports player in mind. Not onlyThe Armor Fource Point Protective Knee Brace
are these knee braces designed to take the pressureprotects so well that many college and professional
off the ACL area, but also created to be strong andfootball teams are requesting that players who have
durable.weakened knees or previous ACL injuries wear this
The DonJoy Armor Knee Brace with FourcePointbrace whether or not they are having problem with
Hinge is considered by many to be the finestthe joint prior to the game. The brace is not
off-the-shelf knee brace available. Off-the-shelfcumbersome and can prevent further injury to the
means that no prescription is needed to purchase anknee safely and without sacrificing mobility.
Armor Knee Brace. The patient does not have toThis brace is not made only for football and anyone
wait until a brace can be created for them as thiswith ACL knee issues who is engaging in sports or
brace is available immediately. The brace comes inother activities where the knee could be
seven sizes and it can be adjusted to fit comfortably.compromised could benefit from this support.