Functional Knee Bracing for Sports

Course overview

Competitive athletes and weekend warriors are no strangers to knee injuries. These injuries are not foreign to researchers either. In fact, the anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee has been described in the medical literature since the early 1900s. Since that time, the medical community has devoted a significant amount of time and attention to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This includes prevention as well as surgical repair, which may result in the use of a functional brace. This course reviews the history of ACL bracing, current guidelines, and considerations for recommending functional knee braces for athletic individuals.