I need support for one knee when I swim laps. Can this get wet and be okay? And how do I know if I need open patella, or one like this?
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I do not swim with it but the material is good and I am sure you can swim with it no problem. Whether you need open patella or not really depends on what kind of support you need. I have both kinds but like this one better.
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I use the the 5mm knee sleeve for basketball and running. It has allowed me to return to these activities without the pain that was shutting me down. I'm almost positive that this sleeve would offer the same pain reduction and support for tennis.
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Yes very much so!! It is comfortable and wearable for support during activities that may produce strain on the knee. I wear it when I exercise and when I'm working for stability which protects from further damage. Get one or two you won't be sorry!!!
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I have an ACL tear with meniscus injury post recon, but my knee still buckles from time to time with certain activities. I bought this guard for my recent trekking trip to Nepal and my knee held up pretty well with it.. Up till the day of the descent of 4hrs, when the knee gave way. The swelling was minimal though and I recovered in abt 2days. Not too bad, so think the guard must have helped.
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I bought this for my mom, so I actually have not used it myself. It doesn't seem like it would work for the knee due to the design. The company has other products, maybe there is one designed for the knee. Jaime Thomas
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Donna, I have fat knees and thighs and those that slip over the knee roll and cut off the circulation in my knee. This one stays in place for me. It has three straps that you can tighten. I wear them for teaching Aqua Zumba and they work great for me.
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I use it once during golf. You probably need to adjust it couple of times. Depends on your knee condition, I don't think this works for long hours. You may need the more advance knee guard.
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It's just for one knee. If you need support for both knees, you'll have to buy two.
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My mother has knee problems. I would not recommend this for you because it only has two steps, i believe the second step would be too high for you. Pick something with 3 or 4 small steps instead of 2 big steps. If you are like my mom the 2nd step is too high a step, you will have to bend your knee too much.
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Yes you can, but I would only buy this if you are wearing some other knee brace on top of it, since this one will roll/slide down your thigh within a few minutes. I got this as a replacement for a bulkier knee brace but end up using it under the of one since that one keeps this up, but this one feels more form fitting.
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Yeah.. it might feel a little tight behind the knee though.. but it might depend on how big your legs are... but you should have your knee examined if you are having sharp pains while squatting. You could have something torn and squats even with a brace might make it worse in the long run.
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I agree with the other answers. Depends on where the wounds are. Sounds like something under the knee might work better. You should talk to a physical therapist or your doctor for advice.
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I use mine while doing aikido so I need the support but I also need to move freely without the brace sleeping. I guess it really depends on what your use in going to be. I need support but also need full range of motion so mine is tight but absolutely not circulation stopping. I look at this as a helping hand for my knee but not an absolute supporting structure if that makes sense. Hope this helps.
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I a planning to have a local sheepskin store make a cover for me, for cushioning and because I don't want to sweat in the summer. They said it would be $50. I could put foam beneath this if necessary. There is a knee bursa and also the infrapatellar nerve that could be at risk if it hurts. There are also soft gardening knee pads that might help.
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Stand and bend the leg you want protected, just less than 45 degrees,measure around largest part of knee directly over patella (kneecap).This is from McDavid website,
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Yes. I stabilizes my knee allowing me to put some pressure on it. Definitely recommend.
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the connective tissue holding the patella in place is a bit loose and the patellar strap does the job when I run and when I work out at the gym or hike. For me the problem is not severe, so I do not wear it otherwise. I can picture a person who skied, played football, tennis or other sports that stressed the tendons may choose to (need to) wear it more often. Listen to your knee, it will tell you. This beats the heavy knee wraps that some need to wear.