Effect of a Prophylactic Knee Brace on the Frequency and Severity of Acute Knee Injuries in Football.

Abstract

The value of prophylactic knee brace used in the United States Military Academy intramural tackle football program was tested in a study of approximately 1300 subjects over a two year period. Subjects were divided into two groups; those with previous knee injuries, and those without previous knee injuries. Half the subjects from each of these groups wore the knee brace during the intramural football program. Data on the incidence and severity of musculoskeletal injuries were collected for all subjects. Keywords: Prevention, Medial equipment, Protective equipment, Safety. (AW)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA207460

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  • Michael R. Sitler

Organizations

  • United States Military Academy

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  • Biomedical

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  • Leg Injuries
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  • Lower Extremity
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  • Statistical Analysis
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  • United States
  • United States Military Academy

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  • Education
  • Medicine

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