 Poster: A snowHead
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Any good? Worth having.? I recently (October) managed to crush my leg between a livestock trailer and the tow hitch on the car, at the time the bruising was above and below my knee, femur and calf, although it was my knee that had twisted, and was told it would take 6 weeks to heal, it did! New years eve, after much wii lets dance!  inside my knee feels tender, and has got me thinking should I get a support as I am skiing next week, I would rather prevent any hurty knee if possible, but have no idea if supports really help, thanks 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Yes they add support just as per the description, I wear one bought over the counter at chemist, mine is extra thick and labelled for right knee and has been a god send. Word of warning tho, IF your doc has advised you not to ski but your using a support so you can anyway it is a bad idea! My sister did exactly that and has just had a second reconstruction! Also, wearing a support does not mean your invincible, you will still need to ski carefully, maybe focus more on good technique this trip rather than going for maximum adrenalin?  Have a great time. We are off this saturday too, can't wait!!!
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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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lilywhite, Thank you, no I havent been advised not to ski as there was no damage as such, think I will get one anyway, and take it easy, cannot afford to wreck a knee! thanks.
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Feefee, have a great time x
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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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lilywhite, got one in boots, also some Biofreeze which was recomended by a friend, thank you cant wait!!
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LukeRibs, that "brace" is about as much good as a chocolate soldier in a desert! Sorry, but your friend is obviously not an specialist if they believe that would have prevented an ACL rupture.
feefee, get a physiotherapist to evaluate your knee and advise you. The best bet is to warm up gently and stretch properly before haring off down the hill. The physio could also provide you with some lengths of tubigrip in the correct elasticity to help keep your knee warm. Be prepared to use ice in the evenings but then it gets you out of fighting your way to the bar, so maybe it is not a bad thing. 
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Seems I need not have worried, my knee is fine, am wearing the support anyway but alls good, it's my thighs that are aching as there is Sooo much snow
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Samerberg Sue, Agree 100%.
feefee, Good work sir, but don't be complacent. I'd still get it checked out, if only to ensure insurance coverage.
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