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DonJoy Performance Launches BIONIC FULLSTOP
New Addition To BIONIC Line Provides The Ultimate in Hinged ACL Protection
VISTA, CA, March 2, 2016 – DonJoy Performance, the consumer division of leading global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management DJO Global, Inc., announces today the release of the BIONIC FULLSTOP hinged knee brace. As part of DonJoy Performance’s most stable line of sport performance bracing products, the FULLSTOP provides the ultimate in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) protection during recovery from injury, as well as helps prevent future ACL injury.
FULLSTOP is designed for athletes who are returning to sport after an ACL injury as a preventative brace to protect against future injury to one or both knees as risk of ACL injury to the opposing knee is 2x that of the reconstructed knee. In addition, athletes who have experienced hyperextension, join/patella instability, moderate ligament or tendon sprains and meniscus injuries will benefit from FULLSTOP for injury prevention. FULLSTOP dampening hinges engage at 145° and stop fully at 170° to help prevent hyperextension and help improve joint mechanics in both surgical and non-surgical knees. Through the dampening cycle of the hinge, muscle memory trains your body to keep both the braced and un-braced knees out of the “at risk” zone. (1)
“Athletes who suffer ACL tears are at a high risk of re-injury necessitating effective support for safe return to activity. FULLSTOP’s innovative hinged bracing system ensures that the joint receives that support, while allowing the athlete to comfortably return to play without having to self-moderate their movements,” says Toby Bost, President of DJO Consumer. “60-80% of ALC injuries are non-contact related, making FULLSTOP the best solution to injury prevention across a wide range of sports. FULLSTOP provides a 60% decrease in non-contact ALC injury rate in both the previously injured and uninjured knee (2),” notes Bost.
FULLSTOPS’s unique 4-strap design features easy-pull tabs to simplify the on/off process and provide an optimal fit, neoprene and breathable mesh for maximum comfort and temperature regulation, anti-migration technology to prevent slipping and reflectivity for safety in low light. FULLSTOP is one of the most comfortable hinged braces on the market thanks to the strategic placement of cushioning and strap adjustability.
With FULLSTOP athletes will be able to return to play with confidence, preventing future injuries and stay in the game longer. To learn more about FULLSTOP, please visit DonJoyPerformance.com.
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ABOUT DJO GLOBAL’S CONSUMER DIVISION
DJO Consumer is the retail and direct-to-consumer arm of DJO Global Inc., the recognized leader in bracing and supports, and the largest orthopedic rehabilitation company in the world. Under the DonJoy Performance brand, the consumer division delivers functional sports medicine and protective solutions straight to the consumer in order to help athletes, sport enthusiasts and everyday active lifestyle consumers achieve peak performance, and stay healthy and active. DonJoy Performance products leverage the considerable medical invention and innovation resources of DJO Global, while delivering thoughtfully designed styles. The DonJoy Performance mission proudly reflects the legacy of its parent company and is designed to help athletes ‘Stay In The Game’. For more information, visit DonJoyPerformance.com.
ABOUT DJO GLOBAL
DJO Global is a leading global developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality medical devices that provide solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management. The Company’s products address the continuum of patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion. Its products are used by orthopedic specialists, spine surgeons, primary care physicians, pain management specialists, physical therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals. In addition, many of the Company’s medical devices and related accessories are used by athletes and patients for injury prevention and at-home physical therapy treatment. The Company’s product lines include rigid and soft orthopedic bracing, hot and cold therapy, bone growth stimulators, vascular therapy systems and compression garments, therapeutic shoes and inserts, electrical stimulators used for pain management and physical therapy products. The Company’s surgical division offers a comprehensive suite of reconstructive joint products for the hip, knee and shoulder. DJO Global’s products are marketed under a portfolio of brands including Aircast®, Chattanooga, CMF™, Compex®, DonJoy®, ProCare®, DJO® Surgical, Dr. Comfort® and ExosTM. For additional information on the Company, please visit www.DJOglobal.com.
[1] 2 Yu B, Herman D, Preston J, Lu W, Kirkendall DT, Garrett WE. Immediate Effects of a Knee Brace with a Constraint to Knee Extension on Knee Kinematics and Ground Reaction Forces in a Stop-Jump Task. AJSM. 2004; 32:1136-1143.
2 Yu B. Training Effects of a Knee Extension Constraint Brace on Lower Extremity Motion Patterns and the Risk for Non-Contact ACL Injury. Feagin Leadership Forum. Duke Sports Medicine Center, 2010.
CONTACT:
Brittany Knudson
Brittany.Knudson@djoglobal.com
DJOglobal.com