In regards to knee stability, another study showed that acute bracing is used in the initial week or two of recovery in order to protect the quadriceps inhibited knee from sudden flexion under weight bearing loads (2). This can provide both an external support in addition to peace of mind t...
5. Lynch AD, Logerstedt DS, Axe MJ, Snyder-Mackler L. Quadriceps activation failure after anterior cruciate ligament rupture is not mediated by knee joint effusion. JOSPT. 2012; 43(6): 502- 510. 6. Kilgas MA, Lytle LLM, Drum SN, Elmer SJ. Exercise with blood flow restriction to Impr...