I'm looking for a brace that will help me break a lifelong habit of hyperextending my knees. Do you think these would help?
869537
I'm not sure since I'm not a doctor, but I know it stabilizes my ankle and relieves all the pain. I know that sounds hard to believe, but as long as I wear muy ankle brace, I'm pain free.
869538
Yes. I stabilizes my knee allowing me to put some pressure on it. Definitely recommend.
869539
If you are looking for a product solely to break this habit, I doubt the Incredibrace will help. To me, the big benefits of the Incredibrace are the compression and stability. It doesn't seem to be rigid enough to help prevent hyperextension.
869540
It might help in that it would make you more aware of your knee position, but as a layman, I don't think it would have enough support to prevent hyperextension. In my case I couldn't get the brace to stay put while walking, could be a sizing issue - not sure.
1516753
Yes it is a good knee brace. My husband likes it. It gives him support and washes easily.
774923
I found it a great help for the problem I had. I injured a tendon in my knee where my knee actually tried to move sideways! It would not hold me up. This brace was most helpful as I waited for the healing to take place. And I was careful to be sure I rested it so it would heal. It gave me all the support I needed. I first tried the over-the-counter bulky ones and they caused too much rubbing and irritation. This fit like a glove. I hope this helps you.
42551
I have had an ACL rebuild and a full knee replacement on my other leg. This will not provide full support for athletic activities in my opinion but worked very well as something to use for everyday comfort while walking, driving, etc. For post ACL running (I played lacrosse), I used a brace similar to those used by NFL players.
2219860
I use for regular socks. I wear socks over my supports. Yes they do stretch a little but it is still worth it to be able to put your socks on by yourself. when I had surgery on my knee I even added a cord loop to each side to extend the handles as I couldn't bend my knee. I use it every day and it is so worth it.
495544
This brace helped me for several years with a strained knee from constantly playing full court basketball. I am unfamiliar with runners knee.
1049835
No they are not. If they did you would not get the knee support it offers. If you want and need a knee brace that works these braces are what you're looking for. If for some reason you have trouble getting tight items on your legs I would look elsewhere!
2051556
It could be if one can keep it from rolling down at the top. And finding a good fit can be tricky. I use a Mueller knee brace mostly for my knee which provides excellent support. Have also used an ACE knee brace, but prefer the Mueller. Good luck.
206612
Based on experience, this brace works well with an active lifestyle---much better than braces that use velcro. This is a sleeve that contains flexible support rods on both sides of the knee. It is very comfortable and provides good support. I wear it daily on both knees and recommend it highly.
1721823
Actually, the brace remains quite stable. I purchased these because I had tried the stretchy type, but soon discovered that they slipped down and, making them even more uncomfortable, they 'rolled' up across the back and even toward the front of the leg. The type you inquire about have a smooth top and bottom, and stabilizing supports on the sides hold the brace in position during activities.
1640382
I ordered large knee brace, and it fits very firm and tight on my knee (my normal pants size is extra small to small). I was thinking about buying the extra large brace too for not-so-tight compression of my knee. The quality of this brace is very good.
1543596
Yes it would work great for him. Its very easy on the knees but should probably be used with knee braces at first until he gets used to the motion. It works great! Hard at first, but it's worth it if he sticks with it.
102664
It can, if you wear it too long and/or are sitting for any length of time. I would think that's true of any brace. I wear mine to play golf. I've learned to put it on AFTER I get to the course; and take it off immediately once I'm done playing. The first and only time I put it on at home and made the 20 minute drive to the course, it was quite uncomfortable. As an extreme example, I cannot imagine wearing any knee-brace on a flight of any significant length of time. Forget comfort, that has to be dangerous to your health.
2023124
Yes ! I have water in my knee and the pain and joints are similar to LCL which Locks, Catches and Gives AwayI use this brace when I am out walking and in the house. You can also run with it on as well.
1872530
Yeah, you shouldn't have an issue. They are fully adjustable and have a lot of room for expansion. I'd recommend criss-crossing the straps (connect the top strap to the bottom hook, and the bottom strap to the top hook, like an X) so as to prevent the kneepads from sliding off your knees.
1664403
They help more in a mental aspect. I've moved more weight with them on. I think it just gives more confidence that your knees will track more correctly.
774920
This is a light brace. I have bad arthritis in both my knees (one needs to be replaced, maybe this winter) and it does help quite a bit. It is not as much support as one of the hinged braces, but it is not as cumbersome either. It provides compression and light support to keep the knee stable and take some of the pressure off it. It's also more breathable than most braces so more comfortable to wear. It's not a miracle cure, but it's about the best soft brace I've ever tried.