Knee brace for skiing - where do you get one?

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My dear dad broke his knee cap skiing 17 years ago when he was 60. He's been skiing with a very stiff knee brace ever since and I'm sure technology has moved on, and the new types of brace would make it easier for him to ski. But I'm not sure where he should go to get another one fitted. He lives in lovely Llandudno, not awash with sports physios. Any ideas where to start?

I bought a neoprene one that has soft hinged support from snow and rock. It is very comfy. I tore my acl a few years back and have used it ever since

I have a CTi brace fitted by a physio about 10 years ago. Or have you seen the ski mojo - which although not a brace looks like it takes the strain off the knees.

Go and speak with the guys in your local independent ski shop. They won't be able to help themself, but should be able to recommend someone who'll give you an opinion relative to your condition.

If you are in the Midland or anywhere within many hours travel (i.e. most of England/Wales) then Drotwitch Knee Clinic would be my first port of call: www.kneeclinics.co.uk/

I think they do consultations in London as well.

I have a trashed knee froma car accident - lots of tendon damage and screws holding the whoel thing together. I shouldn't ski really - far too risky, or horseride, but hey, what you gonna do? Give up doing anything???

I got my knee brace via my physio but you can buy them online. I'd have to dig mine out to find the actual brand, but similar to these:
www.return2fitness.co.uk/Supports_And_Braces/Knee_Supports
Mine is neoprene with hinged metal side supports. I didn't think it did much, so went skiing without it once - my knee was agony afterwards so it just shows what a bit of foamy stuff and metal can do!!
You just measure the calf width and what length you want. Anyone can do it - don't need to go to a physio unless you have v specific needs I reckon. (But I'm not a physio so no expert!!)

I too got one from

Snow + Rock

following tearing my anterior cruciates in Courmayeur years ago.