Had a grade 3 MCL tear about 6 weeks ago, bought one of these:
www.mxstore.com.au/p/POD-K8-Carbon-Blue-RIGHT-Knee-Brace/PDK8012017-cWent for first downwinder since tearing it 3 days ago, gives great support which in turn give confidence. Have done another 2 downwinders since, got a lot of missed sessions to make up....