SportMed

For more than 30 years, McDavid has been at the cutting edge of advancements in sports medicine, technology and thought leadership. It remains intensely focused on bringing every advantage to every athlete through:

• Prevention - providing preventative protection to reduce the incidence of injury and rehabilitative protection to speed an athlete's return.
• Protection - supporting the athlete's return to activity after injury and enhancing the athlete's performance both physically and mentally.

McDavid SportMed® products are often recommended by doctors and athletic trainers to wear during recovery from injury. With different levels of support and adjustability, McDavid products can reduce recovery time. In addition, selected products can be worn so that the injury does not occur at all.

McDavid offers a huge variety of SportMed® products; each designed to provide a targeted level of protection, performance and comfort.

The overall category includes:

• Elastic products offer support without heat retention.
• Neoprene products provide stability and added warmth to muscles.
• The Knuckle Braces and Ankle Supports are designed for unmatched stability and provide security for those with problematic body parts.

McDavid's SportMed® products provide three levels of protection/support:

PRIMARY - includes sleeves and bandages designed to provide protection and support for general use.

• Less pain, sprains and instability
• Arthritis, bursitis and tendonitis
• Includes features such as adjustable straps for a customized fit
• Promotes healing through the use of neoprene heat therapy and/or breathable rubber

ADVANCED - Includes bandages and supports designed for minor to moderate protection and support.

• Minor to moderate ligament instability or pain
• Includes features such as straps and bracing for additional protection and support through compression. Neoprene promotes healing through therapeutic heat retention and soft tissue support.

MAXIMUM - includes braces and pads designed to provide maximum protection and support

• Moderate to severe instability and pain
• Includes features such as braces, splints, straps for additional protection and support
• Neoprene promotes healing through therapeutic heat retention and soft tissue support through compression