PSB sport Knee Brace
 Product information
The PSB knee brace applies pressure around the knee joint,
resulting in a feeling of increased stability. The kneecap
is supported by a stiffened section, thus alleviating any
additional complaints around the kneecap itself. Using
the pale-blue power net, you can easily adjust the pressure
yourself. The sport brace in no way restricts the bending
movements. The strap around the calf and the silicone strips
on the inside ensure that the brace remains perfectly in
position and does not slip down the leg. Thanks to the
special Tactel(r) aquator material, that helps to discharge
perspiration from the skin and the breathable characteristics
of the material, the sport brace always feels comfortable.
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Indication
The PSB knee brace can be used to counter a feeling of instability,
when returning to sport following a meniscus injury or
if you suffer from problems affecting the kneecap.
Sizing
The PSB knee brace is suitable for both left and right knee.
For the correct size, measure around the lower leg, just
below the knee.
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| Sizes |
Circumference |
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S |
28
- 31 |
M |
31 - 36 |
L |
36 - 41 |
XL |
41
- 47 |
Applying the brace
- Step 1
The elastic strap and the pale-blue power net must first
be completely separated, before being tightened. The power
net must then be pulled downwards. The stiffened section
should be positioned to just below the kneecap. Because
of the tight fit, putting on the knee brace may take some
effort at first.
- Step 2
The elastic strap should be closed just above the calf.
- Step 3
The Velcro strip closure of the pale-blue power net is
attached to the upper edge of the brace. The power net
can now be pulled upwards and closed around the edge
of the brace.
- Step 4
Finally, the front of the power net must be closed. By
selecting the correct position for the Velcro strip connections,
the pressure can be individually adjusted.
Knee Injury
Due to its construction and function, the knee joint is
a joint susceptible to damage. The knee joint consists of
a large bone (the femur) in the upper leg and the shin bone
(tibia) and calf bone (fibula) in the lower leg. To ensure
a better join between the bones of the lower leg and the
upper leg, two menisci are located between the two halves
of the leg. An inner (medial) and an outer (lateral) meniscus.
The menisci are made from cartilage and as well as a control
function, also have an important task in shock absorbance.
At the front of the knee is the kneecap or patella. The kneecap is embedded in
the tendon of the knee’s large extensor.
The bones of the upper and lower leg are held together by the capsula on the
inside and outside, supported by ligaments (inner = medial collateral ligament)
(outer = lateral collateral ligament). Right at the centre of the joint, the
upper and lower leg are held together by the cruciate ligaments.
An acute injury to the knee occurs generally as a result
of an uncontrolled movement (as a result of which the coordination
between the upper leg and the lower leg fails to function),
a collision with another player, or a fall. In any of these
events, the ligaments and/or menisci may be damaged. Such
injuries must always be examined by a sport physiotherapist,
sport physician and/or orthopaedic specialist.
The ligaments on the side generally heal without an operative
intervention. The cruciate ligaments do not recover by themselves.
An operation is not always necessary. Depending on the level
of sport in which you are involved, and the nature of the
daily activities of the individual, the decision must be
taken as to whether an operation is or is not necessary.
It is possible to function without cruciate ligaments. This
will affect what treatment is chosen, and whether or not
to operate. To have any chance of once again achieving your
previous level of sport activity, a number of months strenuous
rehabilitation will be necessary, in order to be able to
correctly control all the muscles of the knee joint, and
to make them strong enough.
To support the knee when returning to sport, the PSB knee
brace is an excellent choice.
An overuse injury is caused because the burden to which
the knee joint is exposed is greater than the amount of load
the knee joint can cope with.
Commonly occurring overuse injuries around the knee are meniscus
injuries, injuries to the tendons of the large extensor and
injuries around the kneecap (patella).
Pain around and behind the kneecap without any clear damage
to the tendon tissue, the bone and cartilage is common.
The overburdening of the muscle and tendon attachments is
one of the possible causes for pain around the kneecap. Overloading
of the tendon at the underside of the kneecap is often known
as ‘jumpers knee’.
If the pain is localised more behind the kneecap, this is
described as a patellofemoral pain syndrome. The cause is
more likely to be the functioning of the kneecap.
The possible causes of this are diverse. Poor sport shoes,
a congenital defect, poorly structured training, excessive
jumping, hard (non-absorbent) surface are just a few of the
many possible causes.
For the correct diagnosis, it is worthwhile to visit a sport
physiotherapist and/or sport physician. A PSB patella brace
can considerably reduce the perceived pain.
"It was great! I have been using it since I got it from you and I also used it on Friday during a windsurfing speed session, the knee brace performed very well, very comfortable, like it was not even there other than offering great support. It is so slim and compact that fitted inside my wetsuit perfectly.
I get the feeling that it not only provides support to damaged ligaments but that it also helps them repair in some way as my knee feels much better after removing the brace for washing and sleeping and light activities.
I plan to buy another knee brace from you to use as protection from damage on my good knee. Do you have another one the same in stock and if so what it the price?"
- Craig
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