Give your knee the best protection, so you can continue to dominate in whatever you do. The McDavid hinged knee brace offers plenty of protection for contact sports, and can also be used for rehabilitation after sustaining an injury to the knee joint's surrounding ligaments. Geared polycentric hinges with stops to reduce the occurrence of serious hyper-extension knee injuries. Provides maximum knee protection and wins high marks for its high grade molded condyle pads that provide a close, superior fit against the sides of the knee. Low profile design and fits underneath clothing and uniforms with ease. Made from high strength aircraft aluminum, the rigid uprights are designed to take a beating while providing medial-lateral support for the sides of the brace. Sewn in patella buttress helps capture your kneecap and assist in providing proper tracking during running.