Introduction

• Introducing PODMX – a new direction in motocross knee bracing
• Designed and engineered in Australia by Pod Orthotic Pty Ltd
• Distributed worldwide by Fox Racing Inc
• Brief history
• Pod team
• Challenges to making a hinge

Knee’s Natural Range of Motion

of Motion

Forces on the Knee

TPU Tendon

• Thermo-plastic polyurethane core
• Simulates a tendon or ligament
• Elastic independent motion
• Tensile load bearing fi bre
• Designed to absorb force
• →
• Controls the TPU
• locking angles
• Extension lock options 12.5, 15.0 & 17.5°
• Easily changed

Hinge Cups

• Slides over the TPU Tendon
• Connect the frame to the hinge
• Load dispersing →

– remove two screws

Patella Guard

• Integrated into the hinge design
• Self-tracking
• Transfers impact into brace
• Easily replaceable

PATELLA SQUEEZE POINTS

POD TPU Hinge Assembly

• Ultra-smooth motion
• Strong & durable
• Secure extension stop
• Hinge stop housings easily changed
• TPU Tendon replaceable
• External tell-tale signs to assess damage after impact

Limit Stop Markers

Patella Guard

• Self-tracking
• Load dispersing
• Strong & durable – Dupont Zytel, glass reinforced nylon
• Easily replaced

Rigid Frame

• Carbon fi bre composite
• Ergonomic & low profi le
• No sharp edges
• Light weight – only 660 grams total weight

Strapping _{STRAP 1}

Thigh positioning strap

→ Four straps

with elastic insert

→ Two straps with elastic inserts for positioning the brace (straps 1 & 4, thigh & calf) ^{STRAP 2}

Brace locking strap

→ Two straps for locking the brace with strap padding (optional) and transferring loads through to the leg and with pads (straps 2 & 3, thigh & calf)

STRAP 3

Brace locking strap with strap padding (optional)

STRAP 4

Calf positioning strap

with elastic insert

Customise the Fit

• Strap lengths
• Strap padding position
• Brace locking angles 12.5, 15.0 & 17.5°
• 3mm & 6mm padding options to control the fit around the knee

Comfort

• Primary padding – 5mm vented foam
• Thermo-formed hinge padding – four pieces
• Comfortable straps with no sharp edges
• Elastic panels stitched into top and bottom straps to allow for muscle movement
• Thermo-formed strap padding – two pieces

Marketing Tools

• Comprehensive technical website
• Comprehensive owner’s instruction manuals
• Dealer DVD
• In store – sizing tools, POP displays, posters, stickers
• Media – magazine reviews & advertising
• Word-of-mouth

PODMX.COM