McDavid Knee Brace – Pro Stabilizer Review

This McDavid Knee Brace is a great example of a company getting it right! The Pro Stabilizer consistently gets top customer reviews and ranks highly against its competitors.

“I love the pull tabs on the top. I’ve had other braces without these and they are definitely a great feature. It makes getting the brace on much easier!” – Amazon Reviewer

You can see that it is well made, which means durability. It has solid support, and thoughtful features such as the finger tab. The hinges are covered so no snagging on clothes or shin guards.

Specs

– material: 4.8mm Neoprene

– brace type: Patellofemoral with Hinged side bracing

– support level: High

– features/benefits:

thick thermal neoprene sleeves to provide therapeutic body heat retention
Firm compression and soft tissue support
Extra long sleeve protects against abrasion
Padded horseshoe buttress protects and relieves pressure from the patella
Hinges on both sides of the knee
Two-sided nylon construction for added durability
Adjustable Velcro straps
Fits right or left knee

Pros: Extra features such as finger pull tab. Excellent feedback on Amazon for piece of mind. Recommended by other leading Knee Brace websites.

Cons: Wide profile could make fit difficult for hockey players. The Hinges do stick out which means fitting under clothes is an issue

Overall Verdict 4.4/5

Lots of positive reviews and happy customers make this McDavid knee brace easy to recommend. My impression is that it is an excellent knee brace, providing full support and stability for weak knees. However, that being said, I think the bulk of the brace would mean it doesn’t suit a hockey players needs. If you have low profile or narrow shin guards, the braces hinges would not fit comfortably and probably cause discomfort and be a distraction.

If you aren’t planning on using the brace whilst playing or training, I can easily recommend it.

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