Prescribing functional braces for knee instability.

Paluska, S A; McKeag, D B · Phys Sportsmed · 1999

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Abstract

Functional knee braces (FKBs) have become a popular adjunct to managing ACL injuries (1). Since their introduction, functional braces have gained wide acceptance for use on ACL-deficient knees and for graft protection during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction (2).

Anatomy