My son subluxed his right shoulder three times in a game one week. Our trainer and othopedist recommended the DonJoy Shoulder Stabilizer SPA. It was either season ending surgery or the brace so we went with the brace. Unfortunately, it was out of stock with the manufacturer's web site. I saw it available on Amazon and ordered it through The Brace Shop. They rushed the order and got it in time for the game on Friday! Since then he's been, pretty much, pain free. The brace has stabilized his shoulder and he hasn't missed a snap because of the shoulder since. I can't thank The Brace Shop and DonJoy enough! Read more
Brace was designed to prevent mobility of the young man’s shoulder while playing football by being attached to his shoulder pads. Brace broke during use in only his 3rd practice using it. Read more
My son had a severe labrum tear requiring surgery. We ordered this brace because we were told a sully brace would not help him, as his shoulder was torn out the back. He really feels like this brace helps, a lot. The brace is restrictive enough so that it keeps him from doing movement that could increase a chance of dislocation. In fact, he now wears one on both shoulders. I rate it a 4 because there were some issues with losing screws on the first brace. The 2nd one is a bit different and doesn't seem to be having that problem. The only thing to consider is if the athlete is a receiver. They will not be able to lift their arms straight up into the air. My son is a middle linebacker and can play with a lot more confidence and do everything he needs to do on the field. Read more
Works great Read more
My son Wore this for four games and it broke. A teammate bought the exact same brace and it broke after 4 games as well. I would not buy this brace. Read more
Perfect fit. As designed my son told me that it was great. Read more
We have had 2 high school football Offensive Lineman and both have had shoulder problems -- dislocation and subluxation. Both have wanted to play through the season followed by surgery after. For one, the Sully Brace worked. For the other the Sully did nothing and he continued to have slipping. Tried several other things including the version of this brace that you put on like a vest under the pads. This one is the best. Right now this is our best hope for him to continue a winning season When you get the brace it's 2 parts. A part that wraps around your bicep and then an "X" shaped strap. The "X" is off-center so that 2 shorter straps wrap around the bicep and 2 longer straps attach to the shoulder pads -- 1 in front and 1 in back (opposite of the injured shoulder) using buckles that come with the brace. In addition to the buckles the brace comes with 2 screws and 2 t-nuts. There are pictures to show where the buckles should attach to the shell of the pads and you just drill a hole in the shell and use the hardware they sent to attach the buckles. Read more
Upon receiving it I thought it was just what I needed. However after literally only wearing it 2 times it broke. For $100 I would expect it to last more then 2 wears. Would definitely not recommend. I got it because I was told originally the brace would cost 3 times that. You get what you pay for with this I guess. Read more
