In this article we will not promote a certain style of knee braces, but instead will present some information so that you can make a more informed decision when you go and buy your knee brace.

It is important to remember that not all positions played in football are the same. (You already know this to be true.) Linemen, for example, will need to protect their knees from future injuries due to their one on one battle throughout the game. Down after down, the constant one on one battle of these gigantic players can unfortunately turn into an ACL, MCL, or meniscus tear.

Running backs, conversely, will need to usually have a more low profile knee brace that will not weigh them down while they play. Nevertheless, the support must be there as well.

The point we would like you to take home is that you should always consider the knee injury level before you consider focusing on the sport of football. It is not that football isn’t extremely important; its just that the level of the knee injury is more important.

Mild knee injuries usually only need a simple knee sleeve to help keep the knee warm and remind you to avoid movements that might induce further pain. The next level up is that of a knee sleeve with a simple hinge mechanism. This is for a mild (plus) knee injury. These hinges usually have medial and lateral uprights that are existent, but not substantial. These uprights will help prevent some side to side movement that might be detrimental. (These knee braces should cost you less than one hundred dollars.)

Once you have a more moderate to severe knee injury, you will need to consider a knee brace that usually has a well designed hinge and more substantial medial and lateral uprights. These will not only remind you not to make excessive movements that will cause you pain, these uprights will pretty much stop these movements from happening.

A quick rule of thumb; the more severe the knee injury, the larger the knee brace.

Lastly, we would like to save you some serious cash by letting you know that custom knee braces are not always the perfect answer for your knees. Unless you have uncommonly shaped knees, a well deigned non custom knee braces will not only serve you very well. Not only that, non custom knee braces will save you several hundred dollars over custom knee braces.

This information is your starting point to finding the best possible knee brace. This information alone can help you get a better knee brace for your knee, while saving you some serious money in the process.

A lot of people tell us that they are looking for a football knee brace. Not only will they tell us that they are looking for a football knee brace, but they tell us that they want the best one.

Well, this article takes into account that not all football positions are created equal (you know that…) As a result, you may need to think differently about your knees, depending on the position that you play.

Ask yourself these questions, for starters: Are you more of a running player, or are you a lineman that needs to protect his knees in a different way? (Or will you end up, on the sidelines, talking to the water boy, because you did not take the health of our knees very serious?) -

Have you ever heard a running back call his legs, his “money makers”? Well, let us just say it like this, you will be broke, if your money makers are not working right, because of your knee injury.

Or, are you a lineman that is going into battle every possession? The opposing player will do whatever it takes to surpass you, and physical incidents do happen. Yeah, you can play with a broken finger, but can you play almost the same way with a torn ACL? – We do not think so.

Here are some important things to consider when you are looking for a football knee brace:

1.) Yes, a knee brace can be a great aid to you, given the physical nature of your sport, but there is not just one knee brace for all football players. People make this mistake a lot, thinking that they will buy an all inclusive football knee brace.

2.) What is the injury that you are trying to recover from? Do you have an ACL tear already? Have you already sustained an MCL or meniscus injury? – It is important to note how bad the injury is, and what your pain level is now.

Generally speaking, the larger the knee injury you have, the more involved the knee brace. – Also, usually custom knee braces are not better than off the shelf knee braces. We like to ask people whether all of their clothes are custom made. – If not, they probably fit you well don’t they?

Look to determine if you have a mild, moderate or severe knee issue.

3.) If you do not have a knee injury now, think about which one you want to avoid. – There are certain knee braces out there that will help you avoid future knee injuries. Due to the contact level of football, it is a wise thing to consider.

Here are the dimensions of football field in different levels :

countrywide football League ( NFL ) or professional

Outside Dimension :

Length – 120 yards or 360′

Width – 53 and 1/3 yards or 160′

End zone :

End zones are 10 yards deep.

End line :

The end line border is 6′and it marks the end zone’s's back.

Team Benches :

Team benches are set next to the restraining line which is between the 30 yard markers.

Field Numbers :

NFL field numbers are about 6′ in length and 4′ in width.

Restraining Line :

All NFL fields have a 6′ restraining line next to the side lines. These lines mark the closest area non-players can be to the football field.

Hash Marks :

The hash marks of NFL are the thinnest among all of the levels of football game. It measure about 70′ and 9′ from the side lines and are about 18′ and 6′ in width.

Goal Posts :

The goal post of NFL is about 10′ in length and 18′ and 6′ in width.

NCAA or varsity

Outside Dimension :

Length – 120 yards or 360′

Width – 53 and 1/3 yards or 160′

End area :

An NCAA end zone is 10 yards deep.

End line :

The end line border is 6′.

Team Benches :

Team benches are also set next to the restraining line which is between the thirty yard markers.

Field Numbers :

The field numbers of NCAA are about 6′ in length and 4′ in width.

Restraining Line :

All university fields have a 6′ restraining line next to the side lines.

Hash Marks :

The hash marks of NCAA measure about 60′ from the side lines and are about 40′ wide. These are wider than the NFL’s hash marks.

Goal Posts :

varsity or NCAA goal post is about 10′ in length and 18′ and 6′ in width which is the same as NFL.

high school

Outside Dimension :

Length – 120 yards or 360′

Width – 53 and 1/3 yards or 160′

End section :

End zones are 10 yards deep.

End line :

The end line border is 6′ and it marks the end sector’s back.

Team Benches :

Team benches are set next to the restraining line which is between the thirty yard markers.

Field Numbers :

The side line field numbers are about 6′ in length and 4′ in width marking the 10 yard line mark.

Restraining Line :

All high school football fields have a 6′ restraining line next to the side lines.

Hash Marks :

The hash marks of high school are the widest among all the levels of soccer game. It measure about 53′ and 4′ wide and the distance is the same from the border of the side lines.

Goal Posts :

The goal posts of high school measure about 10′ in length and 23′ and 4′ in width. These are wider compare to the NFL and college level.

Canadian football League ( CFL ) Football

Outside Dimension :

Length – 150 yards or 450′

Width – 65 yards or 195′

End Zone :

End zones are twenty yards deep.

Dead Line :

The end zone’s's back marks the dead line.

Field Numbers :

The field numbers of CFL are about 6′ in length and 4′ in width.

Hash Marks :

The hash marks of CFL is delegated twenty-four yards from the sidelines of the playing field, therefore, its width is 17 yards or 51′.

Goal Posts :

The goal post of CFL is about 10′ in length and 18′ and 6′ in width.

All fields have the same outside dimensions excepting CFL. The hash marks are different for all levels. Also, the goal posts for school are different from the other levels.