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I need a good brace for strength training, i tore my quad a few years ago but had mild pain when i tried light squats recently. any recommendations?

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Compression: A neoprene compression band will probably be sufficient.

Answered 9/9/2015

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