The effectiveness of prophylactic knee bracing in american football: a systematic review.

18 Albright et al (level 2 prospective cohort study) found a nonsignificant trend toward a lower injury rate for braced players when considering risk factors: position, string, and session ( P > .05). 2 Players were more likely to wear braces during perceived danger and practices rather than in games.

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