Prophylactic knee brace for jumping

[RLW]

Just wondering if anyone has a favorite brace to reduce the risk of knee injury in jumping? Just hurt my knee a couple weeks ago jumping and looking to get braces for my oldest son (13 yo). As for me, I'm retiring from jump.

[Chef23]

We bought something from Dick's for my son after he had a knee problem it seemed to help him feel a little more comfortable. I think this was the one http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11584724&cp=4406646.4413887.4414020.22937756&categoryId=4414374.

[Horton]

@Chef23 I really have to disagree about the value of that brace.

 

Unless you use a rigid fitted brace I think you are wasting your time.

[Chef23]

@horton I pretty much agree with you. My son was coming back from a growth plate issue and it made him feel better. I am not sold that it made a big difference but I figured it couldn't hurt. He was fully cleared by his orthopod to go back to jumping.

[chris_logan]

I just switched to using this brace: dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11584725&cp=4406646.4413887.4414020.22937756&categoryId=4414374. I'm not necessarily looking for a brace that prevents injury (nothing is 100% injury proof), but a brace that provides the most support under pressure. So far, I'm pleased with this one as it has a much more secure fit after it gets wet, compared to my previous brace (academy.com/shop/pdp/mcdavid-adults-ps-ii-hinged-knee-brace?repChildCatid=34004).