Knee Brace for Skiing & Snowboarding
If you have an existing knee injury, a medical brace is perhaps the most important piece of gear that you own. It supports your body and ultimately dictates your performance, comfort, and enjoyment of physical activities. And if you’re not already using one to get back on the mountain this ski season, we’re here to tell you why it’s a total game-changer.
Why Icarus Knee Braces Work for Skiers and Snowboarders
- Enhanced Performance on the Slopes.
- Increased Comfort During and After Skiing.
- Greater Longevity for More Hours on the Mountain.
- UNLOAD WEIGHT FROM YOUR KNEES; LESS LOAD = LESS PAIN
Knee brace technology has come a long way in recent years, and it can truly enhance your skiing experience. The key is to find the proper one for you – and that’s all about fit. Don’t buy a knee brace just because it looks good or it’s conveniently hanging by the checkout line at your local grocer.
Instead, work with a professional knee brace company to find the best brace for you.
How to Find a Knee Brace That Works
For Skiing and Snowboarding.
FIRST / SCAN
3D scan your knee using our app on your mobile phone.
SECOND / WE FIT
Our engineers digitally design your personalized brace.
THIRD / GET YOUR BRACE
One of our bracing experts will help you fit your brace, then you’re ready to hit the slope!
THE BEST KNEE BRACES FOR SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING CAN:
- Add Comfort
- Reduce Knee Fatigue
- Increase Downhill Efficiency
- Support Training
- Correct Your Movement
- Do Wonders for Your Form
Our data-driven solutions are engineered to maximize your quality of life. Our current customers have indicated significant improvements in their pain, function, and activity while using their Ascender Brace. In addition, our technology is backed by collaborations with industry-leading surgeons, engineers, and research institutions.
So let’s break down the benefits of using a medical knee brace in general.
THEY LAST LONGER.
THEY CAN BE MADE TO ORDER.
THEY’RE OFTEN COVERED BY INSURANCE.
With most braces covered by insurance, our clients average cost ends up being less than $200.
A study on the effect of medical knee braces shows they significantly reduced the force of impact on the knee. Pain reduction was 59% for the average reported user, improved function for 37% of the average reported user and increased activity for 87% of our surveyed users.
Not only can a knee brace help you through an existing injury, but it can also prevent new ones from occurring. It’s common knowledge that skiing, snowboarding, or even walking downhill puts a lot of pressure on your knee. That forward motion can increase the chances of your knee giving out in crucial moments and raise the risk of becoming a dangerous situation on the mountain. That’s why a knee brace forkiing and snowboarding is so essential for those recovering from an injury.
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE ON THE SLOPES.
No other knee brace technology can help users jump off the ski lift and onto the slopes faster. This is because the energy stored during flexion in the Icarus brace is returned to the user to assist the quadriceps in extending the leg. This “external muscle-tendon system” has proven itself as a strong support for both skiers and snowboarders.
INCREASED COMFORT DURING AND AFTER SKIING.
As mentioned, our proprietary scan-to-fabrication process gives you the best fitting brace possible that is also lightweight, relieves pain, and improves activity on the mountain. The Icarus brace generates a force that opposes the bending of the knee, taking some weight off the quadriceps. This stabilizes the knee and can give the user better protection and may help prevent a dangerous fall. Function and comfort are equally important, and we aim to always provide both.
GREATER LONGEVITY FOR MORE HOURS ON THE MOUNTAIN.
Everyone deserves a day on the mountain free of pain. Our engineers have developed a new class of knee brace that takes the weight off the knee when you’re going downhill. This results in significantly less pain for those with pre-existing cartilage damage.
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