asc Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 hi ,i'm considering getting a pod or cti brace after struggling with a knee injury .Has any one used these for trials ,do they help. i seem to sometimes have problems if i dab on a angle step and push.Any one tried some ? what works? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I`ve worn Cti`s for twenty years plus. Only way I could really ride hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob214 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 i've been riding with cti's since 1990, both knee's. torn acl's both knees, the braces are cheaper than surgery. good quality. after all these years i'm only on my 2nd set. they last and take a beating. instead of your knees........ rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enrico Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Another CTi user for more than 20 years. Excellent long lasting product, that you get used to after a fairly short time. They give confidence and will transfer any lateral load on the knee joint to the thigh/lower leg and not through your knee! They have saved my knee on countless occasions. The only 'downside' is you cannot wear them under skinny pants, but if you are of a certain age then that isn't an issue anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've got only "reasonable" knees after the motorcycle foolery of 40 years plus but I'm not at the stage of protecting them. Realistically, the day might not be too far away where I need some support for both. WTF is CTi? A pic request if I may? Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherconoob Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) braces definitely help with any twisting motion or hyperextension... less so with any direct impact from just putting a foot down heavily i think. i usually wear a pair of those knee support sock thingies too - less chafing against the brace but also just more support and cheap at around $10 on ebay. comfort is a big issue if you'll be wearing them all day. a good thick sock that goes well above the knees makes a big difference. at the very least you may want to put a set on in the shop and go walking around for 20 mins or so if the staff would allow it? CTI braces below mags.... i can't make any recommendations as a relative noob to the sport. but i have a pair of EVS knee braces for dirt riding that i just find too bulky and uncomfortable for trials. they look quite similar to the CTI brace pictured. i also have EVS RS8 ones which aren't a true knee brace but are about halfway there, so lighter and more comfortable so used these for trials. the straps on them are next to useless so just made my own out of velcro which does the trick. poor quality for the money though imho. but now the knees are going well i'm just back to using knee guards for trials riding and those knee sock supports underneath. Edited August 21, 2014 by sherconoob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob214 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 i forgot to add the cti's require a dr. visit to get a prescription. they are custom fit, i highly recommend the custom fits ones. my knee design or how my knee is made would not lend itself to an off the shelf brace that i didn't find out until i was being fitted. also insurance paid for all of mine over the years. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Wow! Cyborg trials! Nice to know that gear is around. As a side note to "knees"... Knees exercises DO work! My 15 yr old daughter recently developed knee pain. She is more an academic than a sports girl. A season of volleyball was the most likely cause but the season was way over and the knee pain came on. Off to the doctor and then a specialist for an ultrasound and x-rays. Back to doctor for result. Chrondro Malacia Patellae a degenerative disease of the cartilage under the knee cap was diagnosed. Off to the physiotherapist for a cure and if no cure there possible surgery. I wasn't holding much faith in physio but worth a go rather than surgical intervention. She had a wonderful young girl fresh outta university and up with latest knee issues and therapies. Exercise was recommended and she gave her a full regime and intensity levels over about a 10-12 week period. She said "A good chance here for cure but you have to do the work and keep at it methodically and consistently". The aim was to strengthen the muscles around the knees and and therefore strengthen the resistance to injury or wear from constant use (long walking or sport, bike riding et cetera). Better muscle support of the knee would not let "use" cause pain or at least dramatically increase the level the pain would occur. She went once per week for assessment that the exercises weren't causing harm and to change the regime when needed. This lasted about 7 weeks at $100 a pop. The shifted to fortnightly appointments at $100 for about 3 fortnights. It did include an ultrasound therapy each time and strapping she had to wear from appointment to appointment. It has been an amazing result and restored my faith in physio. She has none to very slight knee pain now and if a twinge or two usually clears over night. The exercise regime has dropped off to almost zero (teenager) and her leg muscles have developed to the point of bigger support muscles and definition. She says "I have thighs now"! Hehehehehe And no surgery in sight! I'm now looking to have an appointment with same physio and get some exercises to keep my knees safer on foot pegs and landings as next 20 yrs lapses. Going by my daughters result it could keep you on a trials bike for years longer??? Hopefully! Obviously would not work for everyone or if knee so degenerated it won't come back to good but a qualified exercise regime for knees can't hurt. Mags Edited August 21, 2014 by mags 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob214 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 i agree exercise is very important, i workout regularly, but if you have torn ligaments like i do, for me the choice was braces instead of surgery. muscle strength helps support the knee and braces while riding have kept me from injuring my knees more than they are. most top mx pro's wear knee braces for a precaution theses days from what i hear. while trials can be a lot lower impact sport i think the braces would be more for someone who already has a weakness vs not have knee issues. i think everyone should workout and train for their respective sports or weekend warrior activities. mags glad to hear your girl is doing good and doesn't need surgery. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Not only do the brace stabilize the knee, but after awhile you feel invincible from the waist down. Every time I ride with out them I feel very vulnerable to any kind of crash. I`ve torn both Acl`s several times, and they have kept me riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr neutron Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm betting some of the exercises are the same ones I did when I had my knee replaced, Mags. The whole point of the physical therapy is to build up the supporting/surrounding muscles as you described, as well as gain some flexibility. I hope they can do you some good, Mags. And do remember that this is gonna mean work for you to do, in order to accomplish a stronger knee. It'll be worth it to keep riding..... Jimmie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherconoob Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 i agree that exercise goes a long way to reducing the need for protective gear. however, there's nothing wrong with being lazy... if you don't exercise just use more protective gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr neutron Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) there's nothing wrong with being lazy... if you don't exercise just use more protective gear. I love that, Sherconoob! To that end, I've always admired this guy here: He doesn't seem to concerned about what shape he's in (basically, "round" is his shape, much like myself), and looks like he could survive most anything short of an atomic blast..... Jimmie Edited August 23, 2014 by mr neutron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 I love that, Sherconoob! To that end, I've always admired this guy here: He doesn't seem to concerned about what shape he's in (basically, "round" is his shape, much like myself), and looks like he could survive most anything short of an atomic blast..... Jimmie I give you the following hypothetical scenario: Who would win in a fight to the death...........Michelin Man or........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr neutron Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hmmmmm. Now, that's a thinker....... Wonder which one would do better at, say, the Scottish? Or even a local club trial? Jimmie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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