McDavid Ligament Knee Support

by McDavid

Product Features

• Neoprene knee brace with steel stays provides high level of support and extra long compression sleeve
• Neoprene material is 0.1875 inches thick, for therapeutic heat retention and soft tissue compression
• Two-sided nylon construction ensures long-lasting durability; fits either right or left knee
• Padded buttress, two medial, and two lateral stays create solid joint stabilization
• Two Velcro straps and four elastic crossing straps provide additional ligament support; redesigned wide back allows increased mobility and motion

Product Description

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Dual medial and lateral steel stays create solid joint stability in the knee.

This neoprene knee brace with steel stays provides a high level of support, extra long compression sleeve, and fits either the right or left knee. The neoprene material is 0.1875 inches thick, for therapeutic heat retention and soft tissue compression, while two-sided nylon construction ensures long-lasting durability. A padded buttress, two medial, and two lateral stays create solid joint stabilization. Two Velcro straps and four elastic crossing straps provide additional ligament support, and a newly redesigned wide back allows for increased mobility and ease of motion.

Protection Levels
McDavid offers a range of sports medicine products based on protection and support levels. Each level provides soft tissue support through compression, and may promote healing through therapeutic heat. This product is Protection Level II.

Protection Level I, Primary:

• General purpose protection
• Minor pain, sprains, and instability
• Relief from arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis

Protection Level II, Advanced:

• Minor to moderate protection
• Slight ligament instabilities or pain
• Offers more protection than simple sleeves

Protection Level III, Maximum:

• Ultimate in protection
• Moderate to major instabilities and pain
• Provides the maximum level of support

About McDavid
In 1969, Dr. Robert F. McDavid, operating out of a basement in Bellwood, Illinois, developed what became the first widely used lateral protective knee brace in football. Today, the company manufactures more than 400 products for athletes and active people of all ages, designed to help prevent injury while enhancing performance. The company is the most recommended brand of braces among sports medical professionals, and an industry leader in sports medical products and technical performance athletic wear.

Product Description

Neoprene knee brace with steel stays provides high level of support, extra long sleeve, fits right or left knee

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UVZMFW
• Item model number: 425R
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #802 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #36 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Sports Medicine > Braces & Supports > Braces

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Support, April 22, 2011

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dogday - See all my reviews

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This review is from: McDavid Ligament Knee Support (Sports)

This support is worlds above what you can buy at drug stores. It offers extremely good quality and the criss/cross straps are what most people need to support weak knees. Ignore what others have said about the sizing. McDavid's chart is spot on. Neoprene supports are supposed to be tight. That is how they work. The upper and lower straps are there to prevent slippage and the cross straps put pressure above and below the patella for tracking. I know of what I speak. I have been an athlete for 40 years and I have used many supports. Recently I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in my right knee (due to an old injury) and after surgery and recovery I have been looking for a good knee support. I believe I have found it in the McDavid Ligament Knee Support. Once again, do not listen to those who have say it runs small. It does not! Tight is Right!!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The 425R has great support, not too restrictive. Sizing a little small, February 26, 2011

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GoodToBeBob (Los Angeles, California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: McDavid Ligament Knee Support (Sports)

I wear one all day. Improves my condition by about 50% to 75%. Takes a little getting used to when mountain bike riding. While wearing it during the day I have to remember not to bend my leg too much, while sitting, to stop my leg from falling asleep (same feeling when an arm goes numb from sleeping on it). I bought a total of 4 because I need a clean one after mountain bike riding.

I found that the sizing chart, on the McDavid web site "mcdavidusa.com/store/zoom1.asp?SIZING_ID=69", to be one size too small. I measured my knee, while straight at 15 ½ inches and fully bent at 17 inches. This implies a "Large" size but I had to get an X-Large.

Paid $ 33.99 and shipping was free. Purchased on 01-21-2011 directly from Amazon.
Paid $ 33.99 and shipping was free. Purchased on 02-03-2011 directly from Amazon.
Paid $ 33.99 each and shipping was free. Purchased 2 on 02-27-2011 directly from Amazon.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great support for hiking!!!, June 30, 2010

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L. Price (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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I dislocated my right knee on a recent hiking trip. I chose the McDavid for it's ligament support, which it does very well; especialy with heavy, down-hill loads. I would recommend this to anyone with strained ligaments.

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