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Athletics Knee

Athletics Knee

Armor Extreme Knee Braces for Skiing by Donjoy

DonJoy's Armor Extreme has been used extensively over the years for athletes and patients suffering from a wide range of knee conditions, primarily ACL and meniscus injuries. A lot of athletes use the Armor Extreme after knee surgery to help protect them from re-injury. It allows them to continue to function at a high activity level as if they were never injured.

The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a ligament located inside the knee joint. It is one of the most important of four strong ligaments connecting the bones of the knee joint. The other three ligaments being the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) and Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL).

The ACL functions by preventing excessive forward movement of the tibia in relation to the femur. Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are more frequent in females with between 2 and 8 times more females suffering a rupture than males. Skiers are more prone to ACL injuries due to twisting (torsional) falls, missteps and binding release issues. Lack of conditioning prior to Skiing is a major cause of ACL tears.

The DonJoy Armor Extreme was designed for the most active of individuals. The Armor Extreme has many features that make it comfortable to wear without affecting the support.

- A unique 4-Points-of-Leverage cuff and strap configuration, exerting a posterior force against the tibia, preventing anterior movement.

- The DonJoy Armor is made of an aircraft aluminum alloy for maximum support and a lightweight frame.

- Swiveling strap tabs on the frame accommodates changing leg and muscle positions.

- Anti-migration Supra Condyle Pad prevents slippage of the brace.

- Short Calf version to accommodate ski boots.

- Standard Polycentric Hinges for more natural knee range of motion.

- Silver-veined powder coat finish for maximum durability for the serious athlete.

- Additional accessories include a calf pinch guard and patella impact guard.

- Moldable, medial swooping frame for custom fit.

The DonJoy Armor comes in a short calf version to accommodate ski boots. The brace also comes in a Ski version, which has a medial hinge deflector built into the inside hinge of the brace. This unique feature is for patients that wear two frames braces at the same time. One of the features of the DonJoy Armor Extreme Ski Version is a medial deflector shield that prevents two braces from catching at the hinge.

The Armor Extreme has been available for many years and has proven to be one of the most functional and supportive braces on the market. DonJoy products have been used by tens of thousands of patients and athletes. If someone requires a maximum supportive brace without customization, the Armor Extreme is one of the best choices in this very competitive market.

When researching a brace for purchase, it is always recommended to consult with your doctor to make sure it is the best brace for your condition.