A hinge assembly (200) for an orthopedic brace, comprising:a hinge plate (202)a spring member (204) housed within the hinge plate (202) anda switch member (208) housed within the hinge plate (202)wherein the hinge plate (202) includes a window (250) that allows a wearer to access the switch member (208) from outside the hinge plate (202) and move the switch member (208) between a first position in which the spring member (204) exerts a force to hinder extension of the hinge and a second position in which the spring member (204) does not exert a force to hinder extension of the hinge
