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Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Paul – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
The effectiveness of knee braces in preventing knee injuries in football is inconclusive. This article reviews research from epidemiologic, cadaver, and surrogate studies; discusses reasons for conflicting study results, including research design problems; and describes alternative approaches that have been suggested. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adults, Football, High Schools, Higher Education
