Knee brace or no brace for lifting?

[ImBlue]

Its been a slow recovery from a year ago with my knee surgery ( severed the anterior cruciate ligament). I can get around just fine with work, also with some lifting ( can do my regiment without it, but I can feel it, like it is going to bulge out the side when I squat) I'm not going extreme with it.. It actually been feeling great now where I can do a fast jog on it.. and no worries when I go heavy ruck sack hiking, just need to watch my footing..

Was wondering if a knee brace may hinder strength development?

[snowman]

i think you should still take it easy for a little longer.... using a knee brace will help , BUT it may also do worst to your knee, because IF you have one on, when you train, im sure, you will try to go heavier on your work outs; by doing that, you may do worst to your knee...having said that, i would use a knee brace all day or part of the day, but take it off, when you work out...

[Far from massive]

I would for sure ask a surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and is familiar with the surgery done.

[Leroy Jenkins]

Rippetoe is a big proponent for knee straps when squatting. There is a video out there for what specifications to use.

I would make sure you are good with your doc. I had knee surgery 14 years ago and must have another one. Squats are my favorite and looks like I will be out of the game awhile.

[ImBlue]

My doc (surgeon) approves no brace for normal day to day stuff, but is worried about having my knee taken out from under me, so brace for when I do fun stuff.. No brace for weights, he said the "bulging" feeling is normal and might be sticking with me for awhile

[ziggypiggy]

I just had an arthroscope done a few months ago. I asked my doc if I should use a knee brace for lifting, and he said there was no reason why I should.