Influence of a Functional Knee Brace on Lower Extremity Kinetics: A Preliminary Study

Authors

Brian M. Campbell, University of ToledoFollow
Charles W. Armstrong, University of Toledo
Daniel Cipriani, Chapman UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2002

Abstract

Functional knee braces (FKB) are often used during ACL rehabilitation to assist in providing a functionally stable knee. Previous research has indicated that they contribute to this, in part, by decreasing the extensor torques and powers at the knee. This protective mechanism has been demonstrated in normals and those with ACL deficiency immediately after donning an FKB. Although these changes have been shown to occur, what is not known is the degree to which they persist beyond this initial time period. Such information may reflect on the actual protective mechanisms involved in the use of FKB's.

Comments

This article was originally published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, volume 34, issue 5, in 2002.:

Recommended Citation

Campbell, B. M., Armstrong, C. W., & Cipriani, D. (2002). Influence of a functional knee brace on lower extremity kinetics: a preliminary study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 34(5), S177.

Peer Reviewed

1

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