Rigid Hinged Knee Braces - Great for Sports!

If you're looking for maximum protection against ligament tears and other injuries, you should consider wearing rigid hinged knee braces. They help stabilize the knee joint and prevent the tibia (shin bone) from moving too far forward. That type of unnatural movement is what causes ligament injuries, such as ACL tears. The best rigid hinged knee braces are typically made with lightweight materials that are strong, such as carbon fiber or aircraft-grade aluminum alloy. They don't get in your way like many other types of knee braces on the market and allow for uninhibited movement. Many professional athletes, including those in the NFL or U.S. Ski Team) wear rigid hinged knee braces because the strength of these knee supports stands up to the level of competition on the field. Here are some of the rigid hinged knee braces recommended by our brace coaches: