I play soccer tore my meniscus and a acl issue is this good for playing ?

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I used it for stabilizing/supporting my knee for the first 8 weeks of healing.  Still, more time (12 -24 more wks) is needed before I get to full strength.  The knee support is jut that, a support!  I found it helped with regular movement during the day on the job site.  But, I also found its support was limited with anything beyond walking on a level surface.  Give you an idea, my steel toed work boots weigh about 2 lbs (almost a kilo) each which can cause extra stress on the knee when the foot swings, i.e., my walking has to be under control.  At home with tennis shoes it was easier, I could walk up and down trails or hillsides as long as my center of gravity was controlled.  I could not swing a sledge hammer or splitting maul, the change in center of mass, body twisting, and weight shifting was way beyond the support of the knee brace and the knee was stressed.  What it comes down to is the knee support will allow you to walk and do simple physical work as long a you have complete control of your body, and to allow the knee to heal.   Tendon, ligaments, and cartilage take a long time to heal, give it time.  If you feel the slightest pain immediately back off what you are doing, you will cause more damage if you stress it.  Don't push it or hide it by taking pain meds, let the pain tell you if your over doing it and you need to back off a couple of days.  Use Tylenol or Ibuprofen (do not take aspirin) for minor pain and swelling.

ASIN	B003AX86LE
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#131,486 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #825 in Knee Braces
Brand Name	BAUERFEIND
Closure Type	Hook & Eye
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (47)
Global Trade Identification Number	04046445108174, 08917350661701, 08917350661763
Hand Orientation	Left
Included Components	Product
Item Dimensions	20 x 36 x 5 centimeters
Item Thickness	0.25 Inches
Item Weight	0.3 Pounds
Manufacturer	Bauerfeind
Material	Polyamid Blend
Model Number	11041304070703
Number of Items	1
Part Number	11041304070703
Product Care Instructions	Machine Wash
Size	1 Count (Pack of 1)
Special Features	Adjustable
Specific Uses For Product	Knee Pain
Sport Type	Walking
Target Use Body Part	Knee
Unit Count	1 Count

GenuTrain S - Hinged Knee Brace Support - Advanced Stability of the knee joint - Left Knee - Size 3 - Color Black

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