Charl dv said...

Steve.. how much did that brace set you back roughly?

Mine set me back around $950, but I saw a mate the other day who had the same brace and he said he paid about $1100 about 3 months ago.
The CTi2 is adjustable, but is normally custom designed to fit your leg, so the range of adjustment needed is less.
Comes with wedges and pads to make it fit tight and stop hyperextension. They really help with preventing twisting damage and hyper extension injuries.
Get expert advice, my surgeon was sceptical at first but now that he has seen it and seen how well it supports my knee he recommends I keep using it (he kites).
If you are in Sydney, I can let you know his details.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

If you are young, and have minor ligament issues, rather spend that $900 on a gym membership.

I almost completely tore my MCL 2 years ago when I was only 22. stairs hurt, jumping hurt, kneeling made me cry and didnt think of unhooking or kiteloops.

4 months gym and 100s of km on the bike and I had no pain at all and no stability issues.

Much better to get your bad knee back on par with good knee rather than buying a brace and neglecting exercise.

ive been going to gym 3 times a week for 2 n half months now.

I can see big improvements.. but painwise etc it still hurts. i cycle, squat on a bosu ball ( REALLY helps with stability and balance) leg press etc but having something in the water to keep it from re injuring while still not 100% re settled would be good. and the heat + compression from it also stops the pain, i have to wear a compression bandage 24/7 atm, without it i can feel a sharp ache in cooler weather. everything is almost back to normal.. got most of my movement back, just cant sit on my knees yet.. no more swelling occurs etc.. but i think it would be nice to have one for atleast a season just to make sure i dont fk up again.