Sporlastic GENUDYN CI STEP THRU Knee Brace

• Aluminium brace frame, bendable to the leg by a fitter
• Adaptable brace frame with a dorsal (rear) lower-leg frame
• Incongruent joints with a Living Hinge
• Straps set once and left

• Conservative/post-operative
• Ligament lesions (ACL, PCL, lateral ligaments)
• Ligament ruptures (ACL, PCL, lateral ligaments)
• Instability with ACL, PCL, lateral ligament ruptures
• Meniscal injuries
• Combination injuries
• Patella fracture

Not suitable for: allergic, inflamed or injury-related skin changes over the area it covers (for example swelling or redness); impaired circulation or lymphatic soft-tissue swelling; nerve-related disturbance of sensation or of skin nourishment (trophism) in that area, with or without damage to the skin.

This is a medical-grade orthopaedic brace that incorporates rigid structural support. Braces and orthoses built with rigid components are usually covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

Check the size chart below. If your measurements don't fit a size on it, contact us and we'll help.

Cleaning the brace

• The pads need to be removed and cleaned regularly depending on the level of activity and perspiration
• All pads and cushions are held in place by hook-and-loop fasteners and are therefore easy to remove from the frame, hinges and straps
• Wipe the pads or wash the pads by hand in a mild, antibacterial soapy water (30 °C), then rinse well and allow to air dry
• Do not dry it in the tumble dryer, on the heater or in the microwave
• Reattach the pads and cushions by pressing them firmly against the corresponding points

Cleaning the joints

• The joints of the brace are pre-lubricated
• However, if sand, dirt or water gets into the hinges, they may need to be cleaned and lubricated
• Remove the condylar pad, loosen the hinge screws with the Allen key, clean the hinge thoroughly and then lubricate it with a commercially available synthetic lubricant
• Now check that the hinge works properly
• Then refit the condylar pad and the hinge screws

Sporlastic prints these steps in the instructions for use supplied with the product.

• Open the click locks: Release the four straps by pressing the click lock button on the inside of the brace. Repeat this for all four straps.
• Putting on the brace: Sit on the edge of a chair and place the brace on the leg with the knee bent at about 30°. The centre of the joint should be at the level of the upper edge of the kneecap (patella).
• Putting on the straps: pull strap 1 tight and make sure it is not twisted. Guide it around your lower leg and close it by inserting it into the click closure on the inside of the brace. A short clicking sound confirms correct closure. Make sure strap 1 runs above the belly of the calf (the thickest part of the calf muscle).
• Tensioning the straps: set the strap tension by releasing the strap end at the hook-and-loop fastener and then pulling the strap tight so that the brace fits firmly. Repeat for straps 2 - 4. Note that when you tighten strap 2 the calf cuff rises about 1 cm above the shin. This is normal and necessary for a good fit.
• Closing the front hook-and-loop fasteners: The front calf and thigh straps only need to be adjusted by the orthopaedic technician during the first fitting.
• Check: Check the position of the brace while standing with the leg extended. The joint centre of the brace should be on the upper edge of the kneecap (patella). You can readjust the straps as needed to ensure a tight fit.
• Removing the brace: Press the click lock buttons on the inside of the brace one after the other. You can then pull the brace forwards over your foot.