Knee Bracing: Customised Fit

Custom-Fit Knee Bracing for Sport, Work & Everyday Life

At PhysioCentral Miranda, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions – —especially when it comes to protecting your knees. That’s why our physiotherapists partner with Donjoy® by Enovis, the world leader in functional bracing, to offer both fully custom frames (Defiance®, A22™) and same-day semi-custom options (Armor™, FullForce™, 4Titude®). Whether you’re:

• counting down the days to your annual ski trip,
• during the early stage of pre season football training post-ACL reconstruction,
• clocking high-mileage runs on local coastal trails, or
• looking for dependable support while you kneel, lift or climb stairs at work—

…we’ll match the brace to your injury timeline, activity demands and even footwear (yes, we’ll make sure it clears ski and work boots).

Every fitting includes personalised assessment, strap and hinge tuning, liner swaps for comfort, plus take-home tips on donning the brace—gloves on, wetsuit on, or office attire on. Scroll down to explore the range, discover measurement guides and book your Knee-Brace Consult.

Move with confidence—on the slopes, the field, the job site, and everywhere in between.

Why Functional Bracing?

Your knee must bend, rotate, and absorb shock – often all in a single movement. After a ligament injury or reconstruction, even the smartest rehab plan can’t stop a surprise slip, fall, crash, or awkward landing from re-stressing healing tissue. A properly fitted functional brace acts like a mechanical roll-cage, taking on loads that the joint’s own structures can’t yet handle.

What makes it different from a sleeve or cheap sports store brace?

• Targeted ligament support – Donjoy’s patented 4-Points-of-Leverage™ frame applies a posterior (rearward) force on the tibia (shin bone), proven to cut ACL strain by up to 50%.
• Controlled range of motion – The optional FourcePoint™ hinge adds progressive resistance through the last 25° of extension, reducing the time your knee spends in the high-risk landing zone.
• Impact distribution – Rigid carbon, titanium or aircraft-grade aluminium frames spread force over the thigh and calf, not just the knee capsule.
• Proprioceptive confidence – Firm strap tension and anatomical liners give your brain constant feedback, so cutting, side stepping, jumping and kneeling feel more stable from the first session.
• Return-to-activity speed – Many athletes get back to sport 2-3 weeks earlier because the brace lets them load safely while grafts, menisci or cartilage continue to mature.
• Everyday convenience – Low-profile frames slip under ski pants, work trousers and even race tights, while moisture-wicking liners keep skin dry and odour-free.

Bottom line: a functional brace doesn’t replace strength work or physiotherapy – it amplifies their effects, creating a safety net that lets you move, train and compete with far greater confidence.

Fully Custom Braces

Measured with the Donjoy CCMI Mark III device, hand-built by Enovis. Turn-around: ~14 days.

Defiance® PRO — Carbon-Fibre Powerhouse

• Weight: ≈ 570 g
• Stability: Very High
• Frame: hand-laid carbon composite
• Hinge: Standard or FourcePoint™ (progressive extension resistance)
• Best for: ACL / multi-ligament reconstructions, snow sports, mountain biking, motocross.
• Extras: 30+ colour options, impact guards, Tru-Pull patella kit, lifetime frame warranty.

A22™ Titanium — Feather-Light Performance

• Weight: ≈ 450 g
• Stability: High
• Frame: aerospace-grade titanium, single-upright design
• Hinge: FourcePoint™ (5 resistance levels)
• Best for: Distance running, triathlon, cycling, golf, tennis, bushwalking, XC skiing—any sport where grams matter and bulk is a deal-breaker.
• Extras: Magnetic quick-release buckles, anti-microbial liners, lifetime frame warranty.

Semi-Custom Braces

Off-the-shelf sizing with adjustable liners, strap kits and hinge stops. Measured, fitted, and adjusted in one visit. 3 days notice of booking to order in the correct size.

Armor™ with FourcePoint — Indestructible Shield

• Weight: ≈ 650 g
• Stability: Very High
• Frame: 6061-T6 aluminium + steel hinge plate
• Best for: Contact heavy or high-impact pursuits—motocross, downhill mountain biking, snow sports, tradies on rough worksites.
• Extras: Short-calf boot-friendly length, optional impact guards, PCL / CI strap kits.

FullForce™ — High-Risk Snow & Sports Specialist

• Weight: ≈ 520 g
• Stability: High
• Frame: aircraft-grade aluminium
• Hinge: FourcePoint™ + 4-Points-of-Leverage™ frame
• Best for: Weeks 8–20 post-ACL, football, netball, skiing, basketball.
• Extras: Flex/extension stop kits, supra-condylar calf pad to prevent migration.

4Titude® — Low-Profile All-Rounder

• Weight: ≈ 510 g
• Stability: Moderate–High
• Frame: tempered aluminium
• Sizes: 7 thigh/calf sizes × 2 lengths (short & standard)
• Best for: Recreational runners, adolescent athletes, tennis, cricket, light trades, casual skiing; anyone wanting slim everyday support on a budget.
• Extras: Spare quick-dry liners, ACL/PCL/CI strap options, budget-friendly price point.

Which Brace Fits My Lifestyle?

Snow & Mountain Adventures 🇦🇺🏔️

Perisher groomers, back-country lines in Kosciuszko, spring MTB on the Thredbo Valley Trail:

Best picks: Defiance PRO (maximum stability for big drops), A22 (feather-light on long skin tracks), Armor FP (impact shield for rail hits and rocky terrain).

Field & Court Sports 🏉⚽🏀

Athletics, cricket, tennis – anything that demands cutting, jumping or high-speed collisions

Best picks: FullForce (high ACL support with flexible frame),
Defiance PRO (elite-level protection),
4Titude (slim profile for junior or social grades).

Running, Trail & Fitness 🏃‍♀️🌿

Parkrun PBs, City2Surf training, coastal bush trails, gym-based HIIT

Best picks: A22 (ultra-light single-upright design), 4Titude (low-profile daily support), FullForce (added insurance for recent ACL repairs).

Work & Trades 🔧🏗️

Tradies on scaffolds, nurses on shift, miners in PPE – hours of kneeling, squatting and lifting

Best picks: Armor FP (indestructible aluminium + steel plate), 4Titude (slips easily under work pants), Defiance PRO (custom comfort for long days).

Everyday Confidence 🚶‍♂️🌻

School drop-offs, dog walks, gardening, caravanning up the coast

Best picks: 4Titude (budget-friendly daily support) or A22 (light and discreet under casual clothing).

Not sure which brace fits your lifestyle?

Choose Semi-Custom if you’re on a tighter timeline, prefer a lower price point, or want a brace you can collect at the time of your appointment.

Or

Click “Knee-Brace Consult” and our physios will set up a call and a bit of a chat to help you work out and match the perfect Donjoy model to your activity goals and recovery timeline.