Knee Injury and Knee Bracing Options at Mountain Sport Clinic
Knee Ligaments
Ligament Severity and Bracing Options
For smaller, lower grade ligament injuries, we often use taping or an off the shelf brace. These options provide the necessary support to help you move with more confidence and return to activity sooner.
For larger, more severe tears, however, we might recommend a dedicated custom ligament support brace to ensure maximum stability while awaiting surgery or during specific activities.
Knee injuries make it difficult to determine the best recovery plan. How much rest? Is it good to move it? Should I use ice? Should I wear a brace?
As a clinic in a Nelson, British Columbia, knee injuries are one of the most common issues we treat at Mountain Sport Clinic. Given the active, outdoor lifestyle here - with constant hills, staircases, and challenging terrain - it’s understandable that these key joints sometimes need attention.
The decision to use a knee brace depends on the type/severity of your injury and what you need to do next with your leg!
Ligaments in the knee are tough bands of fibrous tissue that function like straps or heavy-duty ropes to connect bone to bone across a joint.
In the knee we have four main ligaments:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
Ligaments can be injured when a sudden powerful force pushes the joint beyond its normal range of motion. Movements can include: slipping, tripping, changing direction, or landing awkwardly from a jump.
The Ossur Custom CTi Ligament Support Brace in Lime Green!
In certain high speed sports with heavy machines (like motocross), athletes may choose to wear a custom ligament support brace preventatively to help reduce their risk of injury.
Custom CTi LIgament Support Braces with adjustments for a Motocross Athlete
The best way to determine if a brace is right for you is to speak directly with on of our Physiotherapists in a one-on-one assessment.
At Mountain Sport Clinic we are stocked with a variety of off the shelf braces in a variety of support levels. We also measure for the Ossur CTi Custum Ligament Support Brace for when precision matters.
Please reach out if you have any questions!
