A tension strap to be used with any brand of ACL or OA functional knee
bracing. The position, elasticity and versatility of the strap allow it
to be used for patella support and to prevent vertical migration of the
brace. The strap is placed over the anterior side of the face of the knee
joint with the support buttress lying adjacent to the anterior edge of
the patella and the support straps extended posteriorly to the upper arms
and lower arms of the brace. The support straps are then pulled around
the outside of the upper arms and lower arms of the brace and adhered
back to themselves using hook and loop fastener material. Additional
support tension can be applied to the patella through the buttress
support by increasing tension through the support straps. The prevention
of vertical migration of the knee brace is also achieved through the use
of non-slip lining on the face of the tension strap that is in contact
with the skin covering the knee joint and patella.