 Poster: A snowHead
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at Lidl soon
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_12135.htm
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Stabilising braces provide extra support, protection and relief for weak or injured joints
With temperature-regulating and skin-friendly lining material
With hook & loop stabilising straps for a perfect supportive fit
Choose from hinged knee brace which can also help prevent hyperextension of the knee or set of 2 ankle braces which can also help prevent pronation (inward roll) or supination (outward roll) Medically tested and pro approved, also suitable for wearing under or over clothing |
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Boredsurfing, well your link don't go to a product..but a store finder type thingy
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Don't show CEM, the £11.99 running shoes or the £1.79 footbeds 
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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CEM, click on "continue without postcode" button then 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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A bit off topic so apologies. Can anyone recommend a good and not too expensive knee brace. Im having my acl operated on next month. my lcl mcl are damaged aswell but possibly dont need an op. damaged them before 10 years ago and never bothered with the op but the most recent incident was far more serious. Im 30 now so will a brace give me enough protection or should I knock it on the head 
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theaulddub, My surgeon recommended a Donjoy or CTI post ACL op for skiing - I got a Donjoy and wore it for the few days of skiing then not since. Though it was fine it did take adjustment through the day (possibly a totally custom made would be better here) in the end I felt it was restricting free movement. I think this is just a personal thing.
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theaulddub, I was given a Townsend Rebel Combined Instabilities brace when I had my ACL revised along with an LCL reconstruction and a resetting of the bones in the postereo-lateral corner (PLC injury). I had to use it for 2 seasons post-op but will continue to use it as it is so comfortable and fits perfectly under my ski gear and does not rub against my ski boots. It cost 500 Euros but was worth every cent. It is modular in design and can be mixed and matched by a qualified technician to exactly your leg configuration. The tech who fitted mine asked me to bring my ski boots in to make sure that the fit was OK for skiing.
http://www.townsenddesign.com/Townsend_Design/Townsend_Design.html
This links to their main site. I exchanged emails with Mike Huston for a while and he sorted out a retailer and advised on what to go for. Excellent service and way cheaper than the Don-joy set up as well as more comfortable. I have used most of the major brands of ACL braces at one time or another in my career and have found the Townsend ones to be streets ahead of the others.
Sue
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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theaulddub, Those Lidl braces are so cheap compared to branded offerings why not buy one and see if it helps? If not you have only lost £6.99 if it helps yo have saved yourself about £30.00 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| theaulddub, My surgeon recommended a Donjoy or CTI post ACL op for skiing - I got a Donjoy and wore it for the few days of skiing then not since. Though it was fine it did take adjustment through the day (possibly a totally custom made would be better here) in the end I felt it was restricting free movement. I think this is just a personal thing. |
You still have it?
Need to get rid of it?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Samerberg Sue, Thanks, I'll let the Consultant at our hospital know that. I'm sure he will appreciate the costs saved by the NHS in not providing them for his patients.
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| theaulddub, My surgeon recommended a Donjoy or CTI post ACL op for skiing - I got a Donjoy and wore it for the few days of skiing then not since. Though it was fine it did take adjustment through the day (possibly a totally custom made would be better here) in the end I felt it was restricting free movement. I think this is just a personal thing. |
You still have it?
Need to get rid of it? |
Left leg size large?
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You know it makes sense.
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Perfect
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Does anyone know where you can get Townsend Rebel braces in UK?
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Poster: A snowHead
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forwood, Yes, UK distributors are Beagle Orthopaedic, but you will need to go through an Orthotist to get one - I don't think they sell to the public.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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but you will need to go through an Orthotist to get one - I don't think they sell to the public.
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I agree with that. You can get them through American online sites but fitting will be pretty hit and miss. When the tech fitted mine he had different calf and thigh sections to make sure that there was a perfect fit and that it did not catch on my ski boots.
forwood, Mine cost 500 Euro in Jan 2009.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks guys. The other Q. I have is whether there are any import charges on these if ordered through the US?
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