I tore my ACL and now I have a brace, my shin guards get in the way?

Okay so I tore my ACL last spring playing soccer and I got surgery over the summer. I am cleared to play soccer again (yay!) and I just got the brace that I have to wear. I tried it on with my shin guards and they kind of overlap. Has anyone had this problem and what did you do?

Yo dude. Most shin guards are still going to be too big.

I tore my ACL and got the brace to play with...and... had the same shin guard problem, with it being too high.

You can get a tool called a "dremel" which is basically like a little sander and sand down your shin guard until it fits under the bottom strap and above your ankle. Basically just shave it down.

Also, another tip.... put the shinguard on, pull the sock up, and tuck the sock under the bottom strap of the brace. It'll hold the sock up...and... the sock provides a bit of padding for the strap.

Good luck.

buy new shinguards that don't go as high on your leg.

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