Do You Need A Knee Brace To Return To Play After ACL Surgery?
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- Опубліковано 8 бер 2023
- Wearing a knee brace after major injury or surgery is an integral part of Return to Sport (RTS). We hear opinions from the athletes themselves, parents, and coaches. And they can be all over the map. Some people see value in them, and some people cannot stand the braces. Regardless, the surgeon will have the final say post-op for RTS and there should be a clear discussion with timeline between the athlete and rehab professional. They may be required, but they certainly aren't permanent.
I see value in using a knee brace for initial RTS because it is an added layer of security. It's a cheap insurance policy...provided that the athlete is comfortable and can move “normally.” Even the best and most comprehensive training sessions will not prepare an athlete for the rigors of another team or another opponent at high intensity. We assume all criteria is met for RTS and then the brace can add additional buttressing for the knee during multidirectional movements or contact sports. This is crucial during the adaptation phase of RTS.
As I mentioned, I see value in the added layer of security while the athlete is adapting during the first year of competition. This is a common timeframe for brace prescription from the surgeon if applicable. Four, Six, and Twelve months are commonly seen for various structural knee injuries/surgeries. I've never regretted temporary extra caution with my athletes and there will always be some adaptation during the re-integration into the competition.
What can this mean for the athlete? Well first things first, I know you may not want to wear it. Or you may find it uncomfortable or awkward to wear. This is where it is important to start wearing the brace early and often. Wear it around the house. Wear it walking up and down stairs. Wear it while running errands (pun intended). The more you get used to it the more you will minimize the risk of awkward athletic movements. It is important to get used to wearing it while walking around, running in a straight line, performing your strength training, and also while jumping, sprinting, landing, and twisting. The more you can practice, the better.
Also keep open lines of communication with your rehab staff, surgeon or physician. Advocate for yourself. If it is uncomfortable then speak up and don't let someone force your square peg into a round hole. If something needs to change then loop the medical team in on the conversation and ask what can be done. Sometimes braces can be modified or sometimes a different brace altogether is necessary.
Braces for RTS after knee injury are simply part of the process for the lion's share of structural knee injuries. But the athlete is not a passive player in the process. The harder you train, the more you perfect your technique, the faster you maximize your strength, and the more low-hanging fruit you can pick, then the faster your body will be ready to compete back at the highest level without restriction. Vocalize your goals and plan with your medical team, just never discontinue that knee brace without permission.
...or you can be like Tom Brady who wore his for games only for almost a decade. He seems rather successful ;)
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I’m 9 months post acl surgery and I play soccer and run track. Whenever I’ve been practicing soccer or playing soccer games recently I’ve been wearing the brace just for extra protection and because I do a lot of cutting and unexpected movements but now my track season is starting and I don’t know if I should wear it when I run. Whenever I run on the treadmill or outside or when I do any non contact drills like agility ladders, lifts at the gym ect. I never wear it and my knee feels fine. I’ve tried running a 100m with it on the the weight of it weighing one of my legs down kinda hurt my time so do u think I need to wear it when I’m running track.
If you play soccer you should be careful wearing braces, you can hit someone with that and send him to the hospital, if you don’t want to play soccer without a brace, just don’t play soccer or make sure to gain the confidence necessary to get rid of it before returning to any sport.
should i where it for just in case something happens. It’s been a year and a half and my dad is forcing me to where 2 knee braces is that a waste?
Idk if i need a brace. Ive been strength training and doing therapy without one. Ive been fully cleared by my surgeon and released by my PT after 6 months of therapy
From all the research I’ve done, and conversations with my Orthopedic, the graft isn’t back to full strength until a year post op.
@@OfficialFishyGamer i decided to use one. I spoke to my surgeon and hd told me the mental connection to the knee takes time to re develop. So using a brace sends a signal to my brain about my movements via touch or sensation
PRICE?PRICE?PRICE?
What's the knee brace that you showed in this video?
Just found it
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