Features
- Knitted fabric concept: very elastic, breathable and moisture-wicking for excellent wearing comfort, especially in the popliteal area.
- A special fabric weave that is gentle on the skin covers the critical popliteal area.
- The side seam avoids pressure points in the popliteal area.
- The anatomically formed pad makes for a lightweight brace. It helps secure its position and makes it more comfortable to wear.
- The adjustment strap is located at the lateral patellar margin.
- There are two friction points on the distal section of the pad.
- The proximal section of the pad extends to the muscle-tendon junction of the vastus medialis muscle.
- A crescent-shaped medial patella cover is integrated into the patella recess in the pad.
- The muscle-relaxing pad (the world‘s first) is located lateral to the upper edge of the brace.
- Lateral and medial zinc-coated steel wire stays
Indications
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome (chondropathy, chondromalacia)
- Lateralization of the patella (dislocation tendency)
- Post-operative, e.g. lateral release surgery
- Patellar tendonitis
- Feeling of instability
- Anterior knee pain
- High-riding patella
- Runner‘s Knee/Jumper‘s Knee
Mode of Action
- External compression accelerates the absorption of edema and effusion. Proprioception is enhanced helping joint stability.
- The soft knit fabric used for the popliteal area provides both excellent wearing comfort and medically effective compression.
- Together with the adjustment strap the pad centers the patella. It stops the patella from drifting laterally.
- After surgery, the corrective guide ensures positive surgical outcomes.
- The friction points reduce pressure and alleviate pain in the retropatellar area.
- The alternating compression of the three-dimensional anatomically formedknit fabric, in combination with the new pad shape that sits on the vastus medialis muscle, reduces pain and stimulates metabolism. Proprioception is improved and helps joint stability.
- The medial patella cover counteracts the medial tilting of the patella during activity. This helps physiological movement of the patella.
- Utilizing sensory-motor feedback, the muscle-relaxing pad slightly relaxes the iliotibial tract on the lateral patellar retinaculum, minimizing the lateral pull on the patella. This takes the strain off the patella and pain is reduced.
SPECIAL ORDER ONLY PRODUCTS & RETURN POLICY
Products described as “Special Order Only” may require an additional 10-15 business days for delivery. Special Order products are eligible for credit only if they are found to be defective. Otherwise, the purchase of these products are all final sale (no return/no exchange).
