How tight is it supposed to be? I got a 3, which is pretty tight but not circulation-stopping tight.
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I remember purchasing based on "size" and there was a measurement tool on their website. I would check that out first... mine is tight enough to stay on yet not so tight to inhibit circulation. http://www.bauerfeindusa.com/en/products/supports-orthoses/knee-hip-thigh/genutrain.html
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Please follow the size guidance in the Web site or on the back of paper box. It should be comfortable tight with good support to your knees.
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By the sizing chart's measurements I should have gotten a 4, but I got a 3 since I figured the material is knit and might loosen up a bit with use. The 3 fits me snug but comfortable and not restrictive at all. I think as long as you don't feel it is cutting off circulation or inhibiting your natural movement it is a good fit. If you do feel those things you might want to go a size up.
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Mine is just stick to my skin. I won't say it is tight as I can move freely. I have checked the official website on the size guide before I buy it. You may have a look.
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It is all very dependent on your own personal preference. Mine is definitely tight, but that is what I prefer so that it doesnt slip during the course of play.
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I wear this brace when I sleep sometimes. This brace is a compression brace and it works by reducing swelling in the joint. By reducing the swelling it reduces pain. It does also give support but I would not say thats it's main purpose. With that in mind it does not take much to reduce swelling and should not be tight. I found the longer I wore the brace the better my knees were and felt. If the brace was too tight I would not be comfortable wearing it for extended periods of time. I think a good way to judge the right pressure is.... You should not notice an obvious mark or difference in thickness of your leg above or below the brace where it ends. There should not be a bulge above or below... and even after removing there shouldnt be a noticeable mark. This brace has made a world of difference for me and actually returned my knees to a normal looking knee as the swelling in them from injuries and lymes disease. I am 45 and very athletic. I still cant run anymore but atleast I can move again and hope to run again someday. For now I cycle. Good luck! ps. I you are a guy you will probably go to tight. Men seem to believe if a little is good... Alot must be better. LOL NO NO NO!!!
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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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Comfort is something that you can control. I keep mine breathable while im at work, bht when im working out at home i tighten it up when im running. pushups and situps. So there is not real suggestion on compression, just adjust it to your comfort and exercise. Im running a medium via the size chart too and it is a little snug as well.
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There's a sizing list on their website that shows the recommended sizes. It says to measure around the elbow, but I would get a size higher if you're on the high end, for example I think medium was 8-11, and I measured 11. Definitely a tight squeeze.
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Mine is packed away in a storage unit so I can't look at it now. I read all of the reviews and gauged what size I needed by the height and weight of other users. If you can find one at a sporting goods store to try on, that's what I did, then buy the size that's snug as you want to sweat in the thing.
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It may be too tight, try loosening it a little at a time until you can lock it place.
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Not at all! It has a little bit of pressure but doesn't cut off circulation.
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I am a 3X and it is just right with a little to spare; you have to put it tight/ You also have to adjust it after wearing a while, but it does help keep hip pain down while doing things like sweep,vacuum etc. The tighter the better. I don't have it out right now or I would measure, but it is very long. It just slips and needs adjusting, but haven't found anything better. If worn over something like this picture, I think it would stay on really well- that I will try myself. Heat helps at night, too. Good luck! :)
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Mine isn't quite tight enough. One of my 3M rolls starts to slide off. I just recently added some tape on the inside of the roll to see if that will be enough to make a difference. I have another version of 3M tape that I ordered from Amazon that I haven't tried yet.
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I agree, you need a large. I am female size 81/2 and feel that a large for me would have been better because of circulation. I use s/m but limit my keep on time. It really works.
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My hand measures 3" and I use the small. They are perfect, and they also stretch. I think you may be okay, you do not want them big. The little bit of tightness is comforting.
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I keep this strapped to the top of my thigh and pretty tight. I usually have an ace band (a self stick one) underneath to help slipping. I can usually go a few hours before having to adjust.
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Yes. I pull them tight but I have to allow for circulation. I had no idea the thing would be this big and heavy. I am using it by just laying it on my knee while I am lying down.
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Get the size above what the chart says. If u get exactly like the chart it might be too tight.
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Other than experiencing some tightness from the exercises, I too haven't seen much improvement. Maybe we should contact the company. They oughtto post a youtube post. I followed the directions on the pamphlet...Not sure if this helps you.
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So sorry, I wish I could help, but I didn't have that issue. Mine stayed on very snug. It didn't help much, but it did stay on tightly...under my tights and over top of them as well sometimes.
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Will be very tight. Mine is slightly smaller, but has room to slide around.
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I have a size 12 foot and order the xl. The problem with all these compression socks is they should design them to be measured around the ankle and the front area of the foot. I found even the xl "felt too tight but did not cut off circulation. That said you can try them and see how they feel.