Females are 3-8
times more likely to sustain an ACL tear than males. In addition,
over 70 percent of all ACL injuries occur during non-contact
activities, such as cutting, jumping and twisting maneuvers. The
DonJoy Female Fource addresses biomechanical factors that have been
implicated in the high incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
tears in females. Females tend to perform cutting and landing
maneuvers with their knees and hips in an extended and less
protected position. The Female Fource incorporates DJO's FourcePoint
hinge technology, which has been clinically demonstrated to increase
knee flexion angles, limiting the time the knee spends in at-risk
positions during activity; therefore, providing females the
protection they need.
The Female Fource is the first functional knee brace to come with a
custom graphics sticker sheet to allow patients to personalize their
braces to their own liking. In addition, with nearly 212,000 females
being diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 40,000 losing
their life from the disease in 2005, DonJoy will be contributing to
breast cancer initiatives.
DonJoy's OTS Female Fource is a lightweight, low profile functional
knee brace designed specifically for females and is perfect for the
active female returning to sport or the general female population
returning to activities of daily living where an OTS brace is
required.
Features and
Benefits
Patented
FourcePoint Hinge Technology: The only bracing technology
clinically proven to protect the ACL
• Reduces the time spent near full extension, or in the "at
risk" position
• Enhances the Four-Points-of-Leverage design by increasing the
posterior load applied by the brace on the tibia
• Improves a patient's natural gait by applying progressive
resistance before reaching a firm end point
• Four-Points-of-Leverage design for superior ligament
protection and comfort
• Medial Swooping Thigh Frame for increased medial thigh
clearance
• Press fit upper thigh rivets for a low profile, sleek design
• Swiveling strap tabs to match anatomy through movement
• Anti-Migration calf strap and Supra condylar Pad for brace
suspension
• Custom Graphics Sticker Kit to personalize the brace to your
own liking
• Lightweight (18oz)
• Moldable frame for a custom fit
