ADJUSTABLE BRACE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the brace assembly further comprise adjusting facilities to accommodate different joints, different size wearers of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.

主权项

1. A brace assembly for use by a wearer, the brace assembly comprising:
an upper mounting facility and a lower mounting facility; at least one elastic cross strap coupled to the upper mounting facility and the lower mounting facility; the at least one elastic cross strap further forming a cross origin between the upper mounting facility and the lower mounting facility whereby the elastic cross strap is configured to provide a resistance force to an extension of the upper mounting facility and the lower mounting facility from the cross origin when the cross origin is positioned in a fossa of a wearer's joint; and one of the upper mounting facility or the lower mounting facility further comprises an adjusting facility whereby the adjusting facility is configured to adjust the resistance force provided by the at least one elastic cross strap.