McDavid Neoprene Knee Support Brace with Polycentric Hinges and Cross Straps

After surgery or a serious knee issue like a major instability, your knee needs comprehensive support, especially if you're exercising. Featuring a neoprene build and ligament cross straps for consistent compression, as well as two geared hinges to maintain healthy alignment, McDavid Neoprene Knee Support Brace with Polycentric Lateral Hinges offers reliable and safe support.

This major level of protection, combined with its flexible and comfortable design, make it a popular choice for high-risk activities like skiing.

What's Included?

• 1 x Neoprene Knee Support

Please note that this knee brace can be worn on either the left or right leg.

Which Size McDavid Neoprene Brace Should I Choose?

This McDavid Knee Support is available in five sizes to suit most knees. To find your best fit, please measure the circumference of your knee as shown in the diagram below, then find the appropriate size from the table below. 

Measure around the centre of the knee as shown

Our Sizing Tips

• If you fall that fall between two sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size for greater levels of comfort
• The brace is meant to be compressive and will feel tight as a result; if you would prefer less tightness, please select a larger size
• If you do not have a flexible tape measure, take your measurements with a piece of string, then measure the string with a ruler
• If your joints swell, please take this into account when choosing your size

Key Features and Benefits of the McDavid Knee Brace

• Polycentric hinges allow flexible movement while retaining stability
• Elastic ligament straps for compression, as well as rotational and collateral support
• Open-knee design improves patella tracking and alignment
• Padded buttress isolates, comforts and supports the patella
• Strong pull tabs for easy donning and removal 
• Cushioned hyperextension stops to prevent further injury
• High-performance neoprene offers comprehensive bracing and insulation
• Compression stimulates blood circulation to reduce cramp and stiffness
• Open back panel helps prevent overheating and excess moisture build up 
• Completely latex-free to reduce chances of skin irritation or reaction
• Heavy-duty nylon outer layer for durability
• Adjustable straps and five different sizes to suit most users

What Conditions Does this Support Help With?

Providing you with Level 3 Protection (see below for how McDavid Protection Levels work), the McDavid Knee Sleeve offers major support for serious instabilities, injury prevention and joint protection after surgery.

This knee brace can help support and promote healing for conditions and injuries such as:

• Moderate to major instabilities
• Sprains
• Patellar Subluxation
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Arthritis
• Chondromalacia (runner's knee)
• Pain relief from chronic conditions

How Do the McDavid Protection Levels Work?

McDavid braces are classified with three levels of protection, each of which helps with different injury severities and stages of recovery:

• Level 1 (Primary Protection): 
  • Minor pains
  • Sprains
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis
  • Arthritis
• Level 2 (Advanced Protection): 
  • Minor to moderate ligament instabilities
  • Swelling
  • Sprains
  • Pain relief from chronic conditions
• Level 3 (Major Protection): 
  • Moderate to major instabilities
  • Proactive injury protection for weak joints
  • Post-surgical joint protection

After a Different Level of Support?

As we mention, this McDavid Brace is classified with Level 3 Protection, making it great for serious injuries and recurring conditions. However, if you're looking for a less or more comprehensive support, we also offer the following McDavid Neoprene Supports:

• Level 1 Primary Protection Knee Supports:
  • McDavid Neoprene Full Knee Support Sleeve
  • McDavid Neoprene Knee Support Sleeve with Open Patella
• Level 2 Advanced Protection Knee Supports:
  • McDavid Neoprene Knee Support with Lateral Stays
  • McDavid Neoprene Knee Support with Lateral Stays and Ligament Straps
• Level 3 Major Protection Protection Knee Supports:
  • McDavid Knee Brace with Dual-Disc Lateral Hinges
  • McDavid Knee Brace with Polycentric Polycentric Hinges and Cross Straps

Who Can the McDavid Knee Brace Help?

One of McDavid's strongest knee supports, this comprehensive brace can help those looking to start working out again after a bad injury through serious instability. With two geared hinges on the inside and outside of the support, it helps your knee bend while minimising dangerous rotational movement.

This, combined with the advanced compression provided by the neoprene and elastic straps makes it great for high-risk sports like skiing as well.

McDavid's High-Performance Neoprene

For their Neoprene Knee Supports, McDavid use a non-petroleum neoprene variant with an advanced cell structure. This specially engineered material improves performance in the following ways:

• Superior compression stretch
• Greater therapeutic insulation
• A lighter build, without sacrificing support
• Longer-lasting comfort

Padded Open Patella Design

The open patella design of the brace improves patella tracking encourages healthier positioning as you move. An open patella support works better if you need to wear a brace for long periods or if you are exercising, as it forces the patella to stay central and maximises breathability when sweating.

The area around the patella is also padded for cushioned comfort, as pictured below:

Polycentric Hinges for Free but Safe Movement

This McDavid Knee Support features polycentric hinges, which means the brace has more than one central point: inside (medial) and outside (lateral). This helps the knee freely bend, while reducing unsafe rotational movement of the knee joint. 

Cushioned Stoppers to Prevent Hyperextension

For certain types of knee injuries, hyperextending (completely straightening) the knee joint can be really painful or even worsen an injury. To help prevent this, the disk hinges on this McDavid Knee Brace feature cushioned hyperextension stoppers.

Elastic Cross Straps

For added rotational and collateral support, this McDavid Knee Brace uses elastic straps that cross over the knee ligaments. They also help provide added compression, reinforcing the joint while the knee bends.

Ideal for High-Risk Activities Like Skiing!

The comprehensive protection of this McDavid Knee Support combined with the flexible geared hinges make it ideal for athletes looking to get back into high-risk activities after a knee injury. Sports like skiing can put serious pressure on your knees and if you're recovering from a patella or ligament knee issue, the McDavid Brace can provide much needed reinforcement and greater peace of mind.

Perforated Back Panel Keeps You Cool

Neoprene is insulating and fantastically supportive, both of which can aid recovery, but this can also lead to overheating and excess sweating. That's not an issue with this McDavid Brace, as the pack panel is perforated to encourage healthy airflow.

This helps manage both heat and moisture for lasting comfort.

Five Available Sizes

In order for a knee support to be effective, it's vital to find your best fit. This McDavid Support is supplied in five available sizes depending on the circumference of your knee (see sizing above). It also features Velcro Straps on the thigh and calf, which comfortably hold the support in place.

Material Information

• Inside: 100% 4.8mm Thick Neoprene
• Outside: Nylon
• Straps: Elastic