Knee braces...

[little.whittle]

Hi just wondering what ones to get. Weather I spend aheap or buy a cheaper pair. Do the cheaper ones still do the same? Pods seem to be my first choice with the evs one up their two... But what about this cheaper EVS?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Armour/auction-254081680.htm
Is it any good? Or am I best to spend the extra?

[vazza]

Mate I'm gutted I didnt have proper braces. I ruptured my ACL and medial ligament, really regret not having quality braces.

After I did it I went out and bought PODMX's for when I start racing again.

Dont go with the cheap ones, get quality ones that are designed to protect you're knee etc. Chris birchs PODMX's have lasted countless races, all the romaniacs/erzberg.. everything.

I got a pair on trademe for $600, only worn twice lol.

[green machine]

I have Asterisk Knee Braces that i got for a good price on Trade Me......i've had them 2 years and although they took a bit to get used to i wouldn't ride without them now....when i had the crash that broke my collarbone i also tweeked my knee enough to cause a bit of pain(it's come right now)....if i wasn't wearing them i reckon i'd be in Vazza's camp and trying to get over two injuries.....so i'm a fan of them also.So i agree with Vazza,just keep trolling Trade Me

[Reckless]

Mate if you don't want to go the $4-500 per leg for the braces I use these http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/product_info.php?cPath=47_37&products_id=1909. Bloody good hard knee protection under that center piece, quite supportive, good for comfort and riding.
Is above a knee guard not a real brace but the Closest thing to a knee brace with spending the big bucks.

Just a thought!

[klx kid]

hey steve. are you going to sell your old red and black ones?

[little.whittle]

Mate if you don't want to go the $4-500 per leg for the braces I use these http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/product_info.php?cPath=47_37&products_id=1909. Bloody good hard knee protection under that center piece, quite supportive, good for comfort and riding.
Is above a knee guard not a real brace but the Closest thing to a knee brace with spending the big bucks.

Just a thought!

I tried a pair of them on and i couldn't walk properly with all the stuff behind my knee... Not so good for enduros

[Reckless]

I tried a pair of them on and i couldn't walk properly with all the stuff behind my knee... Not so good for enduros

There shouldn't be anything behind the knee itsself?
I wear those Fox riding shorts and the velcro strap on the top of the evs does up around my upper thigh over them so quite good. Wear them for hours on end.
But if you don't like them that's cool was just another avenue for you!

Cheers

[vazza]

I tried a pair of them on and i couldn't walk properly with all the stuff behind my knee... Not so good for enduros

Go for the POD's. They are brialliant for enduros, cant even feel them on ya leg! I highly rate them

[green machine]

hey steve. are you going to sell your old red and black ones?

Never.......I'm afraid..........i havn't bought new ones Cole

[takitimu]

Mate if you don't want to go the $4-500 per leg for the braces I use these http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/product_info.php?cPath=47_37&products_id=1909. Bloody good hard knee protection under that center piece, quite supportive, good for comfort and riding.
Is above a knee guard not a real brace but the Closest thing to a knee brace with spending the big bucks.

Just a thought!

I went for the older version of these http://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_661Moto.aspx?id=9ab46551-06c5-4e22-8f2f-ef05a1b8b12e&product=09161bd6-9de1-428c-8b8c-bda9c099ac7f
a toss up which is better, though I wear those elastic knee bandages as well.

Though Vazza & a mate up here convinced me to go knee brace, just got to save up a bit :).

[K6K]

+1 on the pods. I got the old version of the PODMX. They were having a runout sale now that the new version is out for $950 for a pair. They do wear out your pants and tank/shrouds quicker though.

[little.whittle]

+1 on the pods. I got the old version of the PODMX. They were having a runout sale now that the new version is out for $950 for a pair. They do wear out your pants and tank/shrouds quicker though.

Try clear protective sticker film may help or for the tank try....

http://www.ktmcyclehutt.com/ktm-parts/ktm-parts.php?sku=46208998000RR&title=KTM-Tankpad-Set&year=&ktm-model=&category=Graphics-Decals&fit=Tank-Pad&fitment=bigbikes

[K6K]

Try clear protective sticker film may help or for the tank try....

http://www.ktmcyclehutt.com/ktm-parts/ktm-parts.php?sku=46208998000RR&title=KTM-Tankpad-Set&year=&ktm-model=&category=Graphics-Decals&fit=Tank-Pad&fitment=bigbikes

Yeah got that on order should be at the shop tomorrow.

[t595]

spend the extra and get some quality braces,asterisk are good,done bout 400 hours with mine and theyre still fine. whatever ones you decide make sure you try them first... a mate got some evs ones and doesnt wear them because theyre to uncomfortable:oi-grr:

[little.whittle]

spend the extra and get some quality braces,asterisk are good,done bout 400 hours with mine and theyre still fine. whatever ones you decide make sure you try them first... a mate got some evs ones and doesnt wear them because theyre to uncomfortable:oi-grr:

He wanna sell em... haha:eek:

[t595]

He wanna sell em... haha:eek:

you dont want them theyre crap!!!! il ask tho,been used once

[little.whittle]

you dont want them theyre crap!!!! il ask tho,been used once

Are they the web knee brace?

[t595]

Are they the web knee brace?

um think so?? they were about a grand when he got them

[little.whittle]

Whats so bad about em?

[t595]

bulky and real uncomfortable and they kept moving around. best to try some

[little.whittle]

bulky and real uncomfortable and they kept moving around. best to try some
Yeh this says its bulky to. Guess should try a couple of brands..



http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/390/191/Motorcycle-Article/EVS-Web-Knee-Brace.aspx

[t595]

Yeh this says its bulky to. Guess should try a couple of brands..



http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/390/191/Motorcycle-Article/EVS-Web-Knee-Brace.aspx

yea thats them,and the knee cups fall out because theyre just clipped in.
try a few then screw them down with the price haha.
i think the asterisk ones u can buy parts for as well?

[Buddy L]

Ive had My PODMX for Over 2 years now, Make sure you get the right size as their is about 4 or 5 different sizes just for the width of your knee.

BUT i have broken the knee cap guard 4 times and had them replaced. The top of the boot hooks up under the guard and pops it off. I need a new knee guard cap at the moment.

[NordieBoy]

I tried a pair of them on and i couldn't walk properly with all the stuff behind my knee... Not so good for enduros

I love my Thor Force Guards. Great for the 3-hour X-Countries.

[EXCDirt]

I've run Evs web knee braces after my first ride when my mate stuffed his ACL Ligament. Maybe I'm a scaredy cat?

Just look at it this way: How much does 4 months off work cost you? Maybe 6-9 months off your bike... Minimum.
Maybe spend about quarter of that on some braces.

CTI ones look good but real expensive!

Just make sure you get those sexy thigh-length socks and roll them down over the top of the braces. Comfy and all but stops the chaffing.

You get used to whatever you get everyone says anyway.
I'd like to say it makes me braver...er?

[chop]

I have had evs visions for almost 4 years and they are just starting to wear now. never had a problem with them and i have a bad knee. A great investment

[takitimu]

I have had evs visions for almost 4 years and they are just starting to wear now. never had a problem with them and i have a bad knee. A great investment

The price is definitely way nicer than the pod's :), how bulky are they compared with the pod's ?.

[vazza]

The price is definitely way nicer than the pod's :), how bulky are they compared with the pod's ?.

I've had visions to. They're pretty good, although my size was abit big so they wernt very comfortable. Selling mine on trademe soon

[CRF119]

I looked at knee braces but i was told if i dont have a problem with my knee dont bother as it just shifts the hard landings else where (Hips are next inline for the punnishment!) I just use Knee gaurds to stop smacking them against rocks and also after a race day i found i was gripping the frame so hard i bruise the inside of my knees.

[chop]

The price is definitely way nicer than the pod's :), how bulky are they compared with the pod's ?.

They are a bit bulkyer but mine fit good and i wouldnt ride without them. i would reccomend them to you Nige.

[NordieBoy]

but i was told if i dont have a problem with my knee dont bother as it just shifts the hard landings else where

Are the people saying this talking from experience?

[vazza]

Are the people saying this talking from experience?

Sounds like bullshit to me.

[Crisis management]

Sounds like bullshit to me.

There's an essence of truth in it, if you think about the human structure we are designed with progressively stronger joints as we get closer to the core / torso so the idea is that ankles should fail first, followed by knees, followed by hips.
Protect the outer joints and the load goes on the bigger, closer joints but they are capable of carrying the bigger loads so you have to try really hard to rip a hip apart.

Protect those weaker joints, as a 53 year old I can atest to the pain of arthritis in joints I destroyed as a 20 year old.







Alternatively, just go faster and don't crash (for the bullet proof brigade)

[camchain]

Sometimes wonder if the stiffness of boots doesn't translate to some unfortunate extra wrenching transfer to the knee. Modern boots are a lot stiffer than they used to be as well, hardly any ankle flex in mine.

[tommorth]

there are theorys that the knee braces may save your knee at the risk of breaking your femur which may possibly kill you due to the chance of the broken bone cuting an artery
have some of those thor force knee gaurds definitly not braces but they do help have no problem walking around or riding while wearing them. I would buy some decent gaurds if I was rideing more

[stig]

Below is my thoughts when I was shoping for knee braces last June. It formed an emailed to my mate so the prices may be different now and I haven't tried the new PODmx

Asterix - work well, lots of parts, laces, dangly bits, makes them annoying to put on and off. Have a good name as they seemed to be first to come out with a decent brace but the design was old. Expensive at $1200+pair. These may have been replaced by a new model since I tested them.

Evs web -
Look nice, carbon fiber, have a self locating floating knee cap. These are quite heavy compared to the similar PodMX. Due to the linkage, they don't work overly well with your natural knee motion but are ok, you know you have them on though. My main dislike over the podMX was that the 'fusible link', or weakest point as such, isn't the joint. The joint is made from hardened steel so the load in a crash can be transferred to the carbon fiber body and they break there, meaning time for a new brace. Also there is a high proportion of resin compared to carbon so they are heavy and not as strong as they could be, a cost trimming exercise imho. Expensive at $1150 pair.

661 - look cheap, aren't cheap, didn't bother to try them on, similar to evs vision. $800pair.

PODmx,
Look same as evs web, but a lot lighter as have a higher vol of carbon in them(stronger). Have a great hinge system which works the same way as your knee, it has a strong ligament thingy in it, quite cool. Designed to break with really high impacts with the thought of saving bones like your femur. These felt the best wearing them, couldn't really tell they were on, I was still recovering from surgery but these were the only ones I could run up and down in and pivot etc without feeling any tweaks in my knee at all. They are fully rebuildable and parts were priced well. They were cheaper than the other 2 high end braces and far ahead in design.

Cycletreads cut me a deal for a pair of PODmx and I've been happy with them. I can hardly feel them when I'm riding, that includes during a 2wk sweaty trip in Asia.
They don't interfer with my riding and haven't really worn at all in the 1.4yrs I've used them.

Important to get the sizing right.

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

honest question. whats the main cause of knee injuries? sticking foot down and twisting knee? hard landings from jumps? crashing and landing on it?

[vazza]

It was completely random when I tore apart my knee. I wasnt even going fast, just smacked into a tree and landed funny. A huge amount of pressure somehow smashed the outer of my left leg, pushing it inwards towards my right leg. Ruptured both the ACL and medial ligaments. Not cool.

Anyone whos considering getting braces, do it now. I'm kicking myself for not getting a decent pair. I was only using the knee guards. Such an idiot!

[stig]

I came off though a rh.turn, right boot snaged with the ground pulling my boot right while the rest on me went left. nice twang sound of ligament breaking. Not going fast either.
surgery and physio was a p.i.t.a.

Bought the braces soon after.

since then I've clipped an obscured object with my rh boot which twisted the knee clockwise. thought i'd done something bad but the braces did thier job and 20sec later I gave myself the all clear.

[vazza]

I came off though a rh.turn, right boot snaged with the ground pulling my boot right while the rest on me went left. nice twang sound of ligament breaking. Not going fast either.
surgery and physio was a p.i.t.a.

Bought the braces soon after.

since then I've clipped an obscured object with my rh boot which twisted the knee clockwise. thought i'd done something bad but the braces did thier job and 20sec later I gave myself the all clear.

Nice, thats good to hear!

Now go get some PODMX's people!

[IIIRII]

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/266-off_road_limb_protection/3914-pod_mx_knee_brace.aspx

$1000 a pair ?

[little.whittle]

Are these normally this cheap?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Armour/auction-259213827.htm

[scott411]

i run asterix, and we sell more asterix than anything, there is a run out on the older pod braces and we haev sold a few as well,

the best thing about asterix is the spare parts, all the braces wear out but asterix back up is 3x any other things, EVS braces were ok for back up, then they changed distrubtors and the new guy was not interested in repairing them, they are now back with teh original distrubotr but the back up is better, but not at asterix level,

the pods'are a good brace, and at the deal price pretty good value, (cycletreads prices is the new rrp on teh older model, but there back up and parts supply is not near the asterix,

[vazza]

I managed to get one of these of Darryl King.. Thanks to ACC :D

[little.whittle]

I managed to get one of these of Darryl King.. Thanks to ACC :D

What happend to your pods? What are these like?

[little.whittle]

http://www.mxdk.com/mxdk_Knee_Braces.cfm?product_id=992
:blink: 850 for 1 haha dont think i will be getting those

[vazza]

They're the best you can get, but at a cost. $2500 each hahah.

I had to have a meeting with an orthipedic specialist and get my leg all measured up for it lol. Fully custom bro! Even has my named engraved on it!! :D

Haha bro that one you posted is an off the shelf unit. These are specifically made for the individuals leg/knee

I use one of my POD's on the other leg. Might sell those to dad and get one of the k300's

[skypig]

Someone asked about “how”?:
(From my post on another site)


My experience includes 3 events resulting in destroyed ligaments. (Obviously one was surgically repaired once )

The first event was a high speed street bike crash involving concrete and multiple serious traumas – lucky not to be dead, and not really applicable to this thread except as background info.

The second was the same knee, post op (fixed well, by a famous, in Australia, knee surgeon ). My dog ran into me while riding a pushy. Not much impact and no crash, but one foot secured by the pedal and the top of my leg secured by the seat combined with a sideways impact was the “perfect” recipe! I heard it rip like denim – and felt it!!

The third (other leg) was very low speed when I “dabbed” (like hundreds of times before) ridding over a small log and the angle etc just happened to be right to wreck the previously uninjured knee - “rats”!

Too stupid to ever give up bikes, I now wear CTi braces. I hate them (I hate body armor, my Leate brace and elbow guards too – but always wear that stuff as well )

Being a keen push bike rider, swimmer and surfer, I have always considered my knees “fit” and well supported, as would nearly all the MX Pro’s who have wrecked their knees. I’d suggest strong knees can easily be destroyed on dirt bikes. (Obviously strong knees are desirable and are less easily injured).

Several times, including last time I raced MX, I’ve put my foot in a soft hole/rut/etc, trying to save a crash with the subsequent grabbing and twisting and suffered no injury – I certainly credit the knee braces with at least assisting with this outcome.
Hence my recommendation to wear the best knee braces you can afford every time you put your boots on.

[gsxr&crf450]

I had a knee reconstraction and then bought 2 CTi knee braces. They were $1200 for the pair. But they are VERY poorly made, They have delaminated, and are falling appart. They came with a "life time warranty" from the NZ distrubuter, but they would not replace one of them under warranty. The new ones do not come with a life time warrnty now. They are cheap rubbish, DO NOT BUY CTi knee braces.

[little.whittle]

I just brought cti custom knee braces.. haha beta not fall apart

[vazza]

I had a knee reconstraction and then bought 2 CTi knee braces. They were $1200 for the pair. But they are VERY poorly made, They have delaminated, and are falling appart. They came with a "life time warranty" from the NZ distrubuter, but they would not replace one of them under warranty. The new ones do not come with a life time warrnty now. They are cheap rubbish, DO NOT BUY CTi knee braces.


LOL. Thats bullshit. CTi are the best you can get. Have a look through all the photos of pro MX/Enduro riders online. You'll see probably about 70% of them have CTi stickers plastered on their helmets. Pro's tend to use the best. Darryl King's Yamaha team all use them and he swears by them.

Maybe you got a bad batch?

whittle, how much did you pay for them lol? the custom ones are 2.5k for one lol. Dont tell me you paid 5k on knee braces... Are the off the shelf ones or did you have to get them measured up by a specialist to fit?

[NordieBoy]

Have a look through all the photos of pro MX/Enduro riders online. You'll see probably about 70% of them have CTi stickers plastered on their helmets. Pro's tend to use the best.

No sticker is too expensive. What's on their knees may be something else entirely.

2 Chinese Jongshins (Jincheng?) finished the Dakar. They were WR450's with Jongshin stickers.

[vazza]

I dont think pro riders would be advertising something they do not use. Whats the point in that?

[Reckless]

I dont think pro riders would be advertising something they do not use. Whats the point in that?

Money Vazza they pay for the advertising space on the bike so the rider can race, it doesn't necessarlily mean they use the stuff.
There has been some interesting stories out of V8 supercars over the years Ie Shell cars using Castrol oil or mobil etc! (or visa versa) can't quite remember so don't quote me!

[vazza]

Yeh I am aware that goes on. But I highly doubt it with the CTi equipment.

[scott411]

CTI Custom made ones are the best made, no question asked, prob about 60 to 70% of the professional riders would use them, the off the shelf ones are pretty good, i had a set for 8 years with no problems, but for the money i would by the asterix ones, they are owned by the same people wiht asterix being the mx brand, and CTI more aimed at professional health,

[K6K]

My PODMX (prev model) are not very old and they already have two cracks in the top carbon fibre part...I have had a few offs but don't remember anything significant involving that knee. I don't know if it is a quality issue but when something that is designed to absorb impacts breaks there is not much chance of the supplier being willing to fix it. The broken part is the only bit I can't find spare parts for!

[vazza]

CTI Custom made ones are the best made, no question asked, prob about 60 to 70% of the professional riders would use them, the off the shelf ones are pretty good, i had a set for 8 years with no problems, but for the money i would by the asterix ones, they are owned by the same people wiht asterix being the mx brand, and CTI more aimed at professional health,

Thats what im talking about, CTi Custom. Scotty would know :)

[honda_power]

They're the best you can get, but at a cost. $2500 each hahah.

I had to have a meeting with an orthipedic specialist and get my leg all measured up for it lol. Fully custom bro! Even has my named engraved on it!! :D

Haha bro that one you posted is an off the shelf unit. These are specifically made for the individuals leg/knee

I use one of my POD's on the other leg. Might sell those to dad and get one of the k300's

Fuuuck that. Id rather fuck my knee than fork out 2.5k

[BoristheBiter]

Fuuuck that. Id rather fuck my knee than fork out 2.5k

I would have said the same untill DS when i torn the ligs in my knee.
After 2 weeks in the brace and 3 weeks phyiso they are now talking operation to get it straight again.
the crap thing was i looked at the braces (evs) about a week before and went fuck that thats way too much for them and do they work.
all i want is for it be be good for TB.
i should have got them a long time ago.
Thanks for this thread it really has been insightful.

[Reckless]

If you can't afford $500-1000 knee brace I'd like to point you in this direction again, rather then just buying knee guards.

Best protection I have discovered for the money as per my earlier post.


Mate if you don't want to go the $4-500 per leg for the braces I use these http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/product_info.php?cPath=47_37&products_id=1909. Bloody good hard knee protection under that center piece, quite supportive, good for comfort and riding.
Is above a knee guard not a real brace but the Closest thing to a knee brace with spending the big bucks.

Just a thought!

[NordieBoy]

If you can't afford $500-1000 knee brace I'd like to point you in this direction again, rather then just buying knee guards.

Best protection I have discovered for the money as per my earlier post.

Yep. Thor Force are good value.

[vazza]

Fuuuck that. Id rather fuck my knee than fork out 2.5k

I wouldnt have never paid that either. ACC did :D!

[oldguy]

If you can't afford $500-1000 knee brace I'd like to point you in this direction again, rather then just buying knee guards.

Best protection I have discovered for the money as per my earlier post.

Now thats ideal for those of us who just trail ride on the odd occasion, I currently use EVS knee guards which Im happy with, but would look at those.
if anything I need lite boots, as my fly 805s good boots, but bloody heavy try holding them up in a turn, if they hit the ground broken knee.

[little.whittle]

LOL. Thats bullshit. CTi are the best you can get. Have a look through all the photos of pro MX/Enduro riders online. You'll see probably about 70% of them have CTi stickers plastered on their helmets. Pro's tend to use the best. Darryl King's Yamaha team all use them and he swears by them.

Maybe you got a bad batch?

whittle, how much did you pay for them lol? the custom ones are 2.5k for one lol. Dont tell me you paid 5k on knee braces... Are the off the shelf ones or did you have to get them measured up by a specialist to fit?

I paid 550 haha fit me perfectly.

[Sunday Casual]

I run Pod's now. I used to use EVS SX02 but man they were average braces. I paid about $300 a leg and it was a waste, went through 2 pairs. The only real support from them was the metal rods running down the side, I fell off through a rut , didn't even strain the brace and it gave out. Bent and twisted.


I have used the pods for awhile now and I am very happy with them. I can even wear them without socks that's how comfortable they are.


I would suggest, as an avid rider, to an avid rider to spend up a bit cause the hassle of a fucked ACL isn't worth it.

[SpikedPunch]

I remember someone mentioning ages back they got ACC to cover some of the cost of their knee guards. I think I remember asking about it then, but I have a memory like a sieve, so how do you go about doing that? Doctor referral or something? I'm seeing my physio tomorrow and will ask him too. Something about it being cheaper for them to pay for guards than shell out for more surgeries.
Chiming in as a fool who should have had decent knee braces all along. I'm dreading going through the waiting game with MRIs & stuff again. $500 is a bunch of cash but it'd be worth spending to not be back where I was two or so years ago with a botched knee. Ugh I just want my stupid appointment done so I can know when I'm ok to ride/lift/run again! I used to be so patient, once :p after almost of year of physio to get my knee OK, I'm so so gutted I've hurt it again. Wear braces if you can afford them...

[vazza]

I got a CTi custom covered by ACC. Wasnt cheap to, over 2k. I think I was pretty lucky to get it. My specialist helped me to get one. A mate of mine is currently trying to get ahold of a CTi through my same specialist. He's done the same ACL/MCL injury as well.. We're both out of racing for a while :( Least I can save up for a sexy bike!! :D

[noobi]

Least I can save up for a sexy bike!! :D

Like this one... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-273560456.htm lol

[SpikedPunch]

I got a CTi custom covered by ACC. Wasnt cheap to, over 2k. I think I was pretty lucky to get it. My specialist helped me to get one. A mate of mine is currently trying to get ahold of a CTi through my same specialist. He's done the same ACL/MCL injury as well.. We're both out of racing for a while :( Least I can save up for a sexy bike!! :D

Cool stuff, I'll chat to the phys and get him to ask my surgeon guy (I know these people way too well...) about it :)

[BoristheBiter]

I had blown my knee out at DS this year as i said earlier. i wanted to get a ride or two before TB but didn't want to fuck my knee again so went out on Fri and got a new pair of pod k700.
I was just going to get the pod mx ($499 each) but i got a good deal on them and they didn't have the mx in stock.

WOW when you are walking around you know you have them on but i never noticed them once the whole day while riding and when I got spat off and landed on my bad knee i never felt it.
i don't know about the other bands as i have never worn them but these are fantasic.

Like sunday casual said you don't need brace socks, but i do wear my skins so they do the same job and i wear the long socks.
I think it is a bit like helmets, they ether fit you or not.

now i just need to find braces for the rest of this old body and i will be set.

[vazza]

Like this one... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-273560456.htm lol

Yeh can you buy that for me spare please?

Let me know how you go Spiked =)

[SpikedPunch]

Yeh can you buy that for me spare please?

Let me know how you go Spiked =)

Wa hoo, I didn't even have to ask the phys, he mentioned a subsidised brace without me even asking. Apparently he's helped sort one for a dirt biker before. It'd definitely save ACC money in the long run since ol' righty is in such a poor state allready, it'll probably need surgery eventually without braces, if I don't need it right now (hopefully not, hopefully not, I can't miss tussock buster!!). Just need to figure out what I've done to it this time first.
(p.s national can go eat poos :( $35 appointment, grumble grumble. Back in '08 I paid nothing and got a free gym membership for 3 months...)

[Jb7]

Can anyone recommend someone to see about arranging a acc subsided brace, I had a knee op (complete ACL tear with a bit of a MCL rip) in Sept 2009 and think a knee brace/s would be a good idea.

The odd thing is my surgeon didn't seem to think so, he reckoned just lifting weights and strengthening the quad with balance exercises would be fine. Given I like trailing riding with the odd blat on a MX track and snowboarding you think he would have recommended them.

[scott411]

Can anyone recommend someone to see about arranging a acc subsided brace, I had a knee op (complete ACL tear with a bit of a MCL rip) in Sept 2009 and think a knee brace/s would be a good idea.

The odd thing is my surgeon didn't seem to think so, he reckoned just lifting weights and strengthening the quad with balance exercises would be fine. Given I like trailing riding with the odd blat on a MX track and snowboarding you think he would have recommended them.

with out the backing of your surgeon it is a tough road with ACC

[Jb7]

with out the backing of your surgeon it is a tough road with ACC

Aye, although I don't think it has to be your actual surgeon that recommends knee braces. So if I can find someone who'll recommend them I might be able to get some subsided. Seems fairly silly that some people get them easy while others have to fight for them.

Ahh well tough shit I suppose. Maybe I'll have another go at my surgeon and see if I can bribe him for a recommendation.

[SpikedPunch]

Can anyone recommend someone to see about arranging a acc subsided brace, I had a knee op (complete ACL tear with a bit of a MCL rip) in Sept 2009 and think a knee brace/s would be a good idea.

The odd thing is my surgeon didn't seem to think so, he reckoned just lifting weights and strengthening the quad with balance exercises would be fine. Given I like trailing riding with the odd blat on a MX track and snowboarding you think he would have recommended them.

Yeah you need a surgeons letter. And since you've already been operated on I think it'd be even harder. I got a surgeon and physio's reccomendation but ACC denied me because it was for a recreational activity :( I think unless you're racing and really emphasise that, it's kind of hard to get one, which sucks.
Edit: I'm supposed to go back to the surgeon since knee is still giving me grief from some activities (like cycling, which they recommended, but not running or squatting 1.5x my own bodyweight?!) but after getting that letter from acc I just can't be stuffed. I feel like I'm being jerked around & don't want to take more time off work for time wasting appointments.

[clmintie]

My (pet) surgeon said I was waisting my time asking ACC to help pay for braces, unless I was professional racer...

[SpikedPunch]

A friend of mine did her ACL I guess about, 15, 20 years ago? ACC wouldn't do a reconstruction on her then because she didn't compete in a sport nationally. So I guess they're more keen to hand out operations since then, but not things that'll help prevent needing one :/

[clmintie]

After nearly 40 years of smashing myself up on motor bikes (and other activities!) I really do think I must have gotten my monies worth out of ACC........Can't really complain......

[gsxr&crf450]

I got ACC to pay for a knee brace after snapping ACL PCL and ML ligaments. Once you get your surgeons letter, you MUST say that you need the brace to do you job. They will not cover you if it is for sports reasons or any recreation. They will send a person to access you at work, but you need some acting skills.