DonJoy
Playmaker II Knee Brace
Ideal for mild to moderate ACL, MCL and LCL instabilities.
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Features & Benefits:
- Immeasurable Comfort
- Hi10™(high tenacity nylon/spandex fabric) offers unmatched comfort and fit
- "Cooler" Experience
- DonJoy's New Advanced Spacer fabric promotes a "cool" environment for activities on all levels
- Just Plain "Easy"
- Molded strap tabs allow quick and easy strap adjustments to deliver a secure and comfortable fit. (Only available on the Drytex material)
Is the Playmaker II right for me?
For mild to moderate ligament strains, Playmaker II provides the stability needed and comfort required when participating in daily activities. Still not sure? Try our Brace Advisor for personalized product recommendations to meet your needs!
Designed to support and protect:
- ACL injuries
- MCL injuries
- LCL injuries
- Meniscus Injuries
- Hyperextended Knee
Best for:
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Soccer
The Solution For Mild To Moderate Ligament Injuries
Even mild ligament strains can bring activity levels to a halt. Playmaker II issues the stability needed and the comfort required to empower movement. Playmaker II is the right move, so get your move on! Provides support for hyperextended knee, ACL, MCL, and LCL instabilities caused by injury.
- Four-Points-of-Leverage
- The straps are positioned to enhance the support of the ACL. Learn how Four-Points-of-Leverage works.
- Sleeve Vs. Wraparound
- Sleeves require you to remove your shoe and slide the brace over your foot. Fits more snugly and stays in place. Once it's on it's requires little adjustment. The negative of a sleeve is it doesn’t work well over pants. Wraparound braces are easier to apply especially for those with less hand strength and can be worn over thin pants. The velcro can be tightened or loosened for a more adjustable fit. Great for users who can't bend over as well and have trouble getting a sleeve on or off. The negative of a wraparound brace is the velcro can loosen during activity requiring a quick tightening of the Velcro.
- Neoprene Vs. Spacer
- Neoprene has a more compressive and warmth capability than Spacer. The Spacer material is ideal for patients who have allergies or irritations to Neoprene or live in warm weather climates.
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Product Questions
Wow! So many questions and so little time. I scanned them all and did not find any that addressed my subject: I just received my brace today. I will be using it for a MCL injury from skiing. It cam with a book and a bunch of little metal pieces. I THINK I figured out where they go, but the book is not terribly helpful. What are these metal things FOR? Do I need them?
Question by: Denise on Mar 25, 2016, 4:28 PM
Those are stops for the hinge. If you needed your brace to restrict your knee motion the stops are added to the hinge to to do this
Answer by: Admin on Mar 25, 2016, 4:28 PM
I have a grade two ACL sprain and my ACL is partially torn is this a good brace to use daily on my knee ?
Question by: Sophia on May 3, 2016, 7:37 PM
Yes the Playmaker II is a great brace for someone who has a partial tear of the ACL. The brace will stabilize the knee while doing normal daily activities.
Answer by: Admin on May 3, 2016, 7:37 PM
What is the best material when the brace is used in the summer time?
I see 2 options, Neoprene and spacer.
I see 2 options, Neoprene and spacer.
Question by: Pietro on Mar 27, 2014, 5:23 AM
The Spacer material will be cooler and breathable compared to the neoprene which will be hot and collect sweat
Answer by: Admin on Mar 27, 2014, 5:23 AM
Would this be a good brace for a wrestler?
Question by: Burnstl on Jan 6, 2015, 1:47 PM
This brace would great for anyone play in any type of sports. What matters is what you need the brace for. the brace gives moderate support for all of the ligaments of the knee.
Answer by: Admin on Jan 6, 2015, 1:47 PM
I have medial pain in my knee and it has been aggravated with my golfing. I bought a wrap around Playmaker II with spacer since I live in SoCal but it isn't very comfortable. I wanted the flexibility of on and off but it feels like it is falling down. Should I get the sleeve type or is there an under wrap that will make it feel more comfortable?
Question by: Ray on Jan 4, 2016, 6:14 PM
The wrap around version can sometimes slide down, so changing to a sleeve might alleviate the problem.
Answer by: Admin on Jan 4, 2016, 6:14 PM
Take the measurement of your thigh and calf 6" above and below your kneecap using a flexible type tape measure. Use the circumference you measure here to choose your size.
| Size | Thigh | Knee Center | Calf |
| XS | 13" - 15.5" (33-39 cm) | 12"-13" (30-33 cm) | 10"-12" (25-30 cm) |
| S | 15.5" - 18 .5" (39-47 cm) | 13"-14" (33-35 cm) | 12"-14" (30-35 cm) |
| M | 18.5" - 21" (47-53 cm) | 14"-15" (35-38 cm) | 14"-16" (35-40 cm) |
| L | 21" - 23.5" (53-60 cm) | 15"-17" (38-43 cm) | 16"-18" (40-45 cm) |
| XL | 23.5" - 26.5" (60-67 cm) | 17"-19" (43-48 cm) | 18"-20" (45-50 cm) |
| XXL | 26.5" - 29.5" (67-75 cm) | 19"-21" (48-53 cm) | 20"-22" (50-55 cm) |
| XXXL | 29.5" - 32" (75-83 cm) | 21"-23" (53-58 cm) | 22"-24" (55-60 cm) |
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1.Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, legs slightly bent and leg muscles contracted. |
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2. Measure up six inches from the center of your knee with a tape measure, as shown. |
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3. Measure the circumference of your thigh at the 6-inch mark, as shown. |
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4. Measure down six
inches from the center of your knee with
a tape measure, as shown. Then measure
the circumference of your calf at the
6-inch mark.
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