Hyperextension brace assembly and methods of use

摘要

Embodiments of the hyperextension brace assembly utilize a cross-strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to limit the extension of limbs about the joint. The cross-strap assembly is positioned from a cross origin behind the joint to attachment points on upper and lower mounting facilities on the upper and lower limbs and provides an opposing tensile force that limits the extension of mounting facilities and the limbs. In embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Embodiments of the assembly are able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Embodiments of the brace can be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.

主权项

1. A knee brace assembly comprising:
a hyperextension cross-strap having a cross origin; the cross-strap defining a first wrap of the cross-strap adapted to wrap around a user's leg as an upper mounting facility for positioning the brace assembly about a thigh area of a user's leg; a lower mounting facility for positioning the brace assembly about a shin area of the user's leg; the cross-strap comprises an elastic material; and the cross-strap extending from the upper mounting facility to the lower mounting facility to define a second wrap of the cross-strap adapted to wrap around the user's leg whereby the cross-strap limits an extension of the upper mounting facility and the lower mounting facility about the cross origin without a hinge when the cross origin is positioned posterior to the user's knee.