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MCL, LCL, PCL and ACL Knee BraceThis ACL brace might more aptly be dubbed a ligament knee brace since it can help one recover from or protect against a number of ligament injuries, including tears or s of the following:Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Medial collateral ligament (MCL) Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) ior cruciate ligament (PCL) Combined instabilities (CI) This for torn ACL and other ligaments is also versatile in that it is both a functional and a prophylactic knee brace. A functional knee brace is one that helps with instability by compensating for the damaged or missing ligaments. Functional knee supports are used during the rehabilitation process following an injury and/or surgery. They can also prevent further damage as part of ed ACL , for example.A prophylactic knee brace is one that is worn specifically as a preventive care measure. Typically one will encounter these in high risk and contact sports. Such braces are popular knee braces for football, rugby, hockey, etc.For more options, see BraceAbility's full selection of ACL knee braces, LCL knee braces, MCL knee braces and PCL knee braces. Features of the ACL Sports BraceThis particular for torn ligament injuries is designed with technology that optimizes it as a knee support for rugby, lacrosse, football and other high-risk activities. For one, it has a strong, lightweight aluminum frame that protects damaged or repaired knee ligaments. The fit of this hockey knee brace is low profile so that it is comfortable and minimally disruptive to one's athletic performance.There is a cuff at the calf of this knee brace for hockey and other sports that cups the ior part of the leg, reducing pressure on the tibia at the front of the shin. This cuff and its silicone grips help keep the brace suspended. The rigid top of the brace also helps with suspension.