Would this brace work well playing football? I need to know if one can run full speed and if it can take big impact hits which occur during a game?
1249996
The Velcro stays on TIGHT. Its hard to get it to loosen when you want to take it off and its totally non-restrictive. Runners use them and I use it to work in (I groom dogs which is rather physical). I forget its on its so comfortable and my calf muscle tear h as healed much faster since we started using this. It also stays in place and doesn't slip.
680114
Well I am 6ft 250lb and I play ice hockey and lacrosse with this brace and I am very happy and satisfied with the support. It is a wee bit thicker than my old knee brace, but not nearly as big as a medical brace. Best of luck to you.
442450
It depends on your degree of injury. This is definitely a good brace for minor knee issues. If you have issues where you need a brace to limit range of motion or prevent hyper extension this is not the brace. Although there are hinges on this brace they will not prevent hyper extension.
384667
I have no problem with movement with these braces. I could run with the brace, although I prefer to use stability pants and use these between runs if I feel the need for additional support. You could easily run with these on and they would stay in place.
61326
I used it for football last season and it worked great! I would say yes it will work for you
138553
I wear this brace when I sleep sometimes. This brace is a compression brace and it works by reducing swelling in the joint. By reducing the swelling it reduces pain. It does also give support but I would not say thats it's main purpose. With that in mind it does not take much to reduce swelling and should not be tight. I found the longer I wore the brace the better my knees were and felt. If the brace was too tight I would not be comfortable wearing it for extended periods of time. I think a good way to judge the right pressure is.... You should not notice an obvious mark or difference in thickness of your leg above or below the brace where it ends. There should not be a bulge above or below... and even after removing there shouldnt be a noticeable mark. This brace has made a world of difference for me and actually returned my knees to a normal looking knee as the swelling in them from injuries and lymes disease. I am 45 and very athletic. I still cant run anymore but atleast I can move again and hope to run again someday. For now I cycle. Good luck! ps. I you are a guy you will probably go to tight. Men seem to believe if a little is good... Alot must be better. LOL NO NO NO!!!
840916
It will work,but might b a little snug.it does stretch.I guess it depends on how loose or tight u need it.Overall a good brace though.
1107910
Yes, this brace works great for volleyball and fits well with volleyball shoes. Volleyball is the reason these braces were purchased.
1512451
"good support"? more like good compression and good at keeping alignment. But as a true support, not so sure, you'd probably want something more sturdy/velcro action. But if you've got a relatively healthy knee and want a feel good safeguard, I'd say this would do the job. If you're coming back from injury or have knee pain or weakness, then you'll probably want something more substantial. In my unprofessional opinion ;)
268862
It will work for any sport, you can even take out the plastic supports on the side if you do grappling. The best soft knee brace on the market in my opinion.
1423382
NO, its makes your leg stiff for protection but can be difficult to run in, I used it to play football, ended up taking them off because of the tightness and immobility it caused. Your better off purchasing a 2nd degree or 1st degree wrap if you want run in them. This is for 3rd degree ankle sprains. Don't get me wrong though there strong and great for it your not doing any physical activity and provide great protection for until you get back to 100%. Best of Luck.
1258892
I have a girl with recurring ankle sprains who is very active in sports. Since she started wearing the brace during sports.....no more ankle sprains. She plays soccer , basketball, and softball, so there are a lot quick movements and pivots. Very happy. I also recommended this brace to a friend whose son had a prior ankle fracture and she has had similar success. Hope this helps.
1177843
I am not into running but I would think that it would cause a problem. I purchased mine as a result of the pain I was experiencing playing Golf. This brace was a lifesaver as far as playing golf was concerned. I have suggested to a couple of my golfing buddies and would suggest it for anyone with knee problems.
1770488
My Husband uses it for full size footballs. I think they look very nice and the football is stable on the stand.
2249908
It holds a boyancy compensator, boots, fins, mask, snorkel, regulator bag, and a few odds and ends easily. About 25lbs of gear. I imagine it would work fine for football gear though I'm not a sports guy so don't quote me on that. It's about 3ft long and about 1 1/2 feet in diameter and the mesh stretches. I would be willing to bet it would work fine for your application just watch that the cleats don't rip the mesh up.
1624903
The speed is adjustable so they go as slow as you want to quite fast. I myself don't use it on full speed for practice but around 3/4 work on attack returns. could use top speed for defensive returns.....
338745
Yes you can play flag football safely wearing this mouth piece. It is thinner than most, so you will breathe easier.