How to Use a Knee Stability Brace in Motocross

Many consider motocross the most brutal sport on the planet. Nowhere is an athlete as regularly battered and bruised as in taking jumps on their bike. In the last decade, there have been huge advances in safety technology for riders, especially in knee protection. A healthy knee is a major concern for all riders and using a knee stability brace properly is the first step to protecting this valuable body part.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Knee brace

Using a Knee Stability Brace in Motocross

1. Try on a variety of sizes and brands of stability knee braces. A good brace for your body size should fit snugly and not slide up and down the leg. At the same time, it should not pinch or constrict your leg’s motion. Every brand’s sizing is slightly different, so try several out.

2. Check the coverage the brace provides. Most high quality knee braces not only cover your knee but much of your ankle and thigh. Check what it is constructed from. Ask yourself if this brace would help keep your legs from getting burned against a hot engine.

3. Wear this brace with all of your gear on. Does the brace work with your suit and boots? Many times a brace will fit while wearing street clothes but will fit uncomfortably or not at all when you are fully dressed.

4. Study the knee protection the brace offers. Feel how sturdy and flexible a brace is. There should be complete patella coverage in order to provide maximum protection from injury.

5. Take the brace on and off. Does the style meet your needs? Some braces have Velcro straps to adjust the brace, while others use locking mechanisms and some older models slip on. Try different models out with this aspect in mind and ask yourself what you are comfortable wearing.

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Resources

• Motocross knee braces
• TransWorld Motocross