My husband does a lot of kneeling, squatting and walking throughout the day. Does this brace have any issues with varied and extended use?
206611
I wore these extensively ( 6-8 hrs a day ) for the first two weeks I owned them. Now I'm wearing them about 2 hrs a day, typically on my way & at the gym. The materials used are an extremely breathable, comfortable blend. ( think cotton/poly - NOT neoprene ) Aside from the minor expected, sporadic adjustments, I've had no issues with these sleeves. They fit & work as described by manufacturer. I was skeptical of the patella cap working, applying pressure thus relieving strain on tendons/ligaments, I'm a believer now! I'm not a Pro-Tec rep & have no vested interest in their company, that said, I'm confident that anyone who I recommend this product to will be just as pleased with it's comfort, quality & performance.
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.
169307
I have a similar condition and I love this brace. It supports but gives good flexibility. Buy one size bigger than what they say though. I will buy again when I need a new one.
1476493
I've worn them daily for as much as a month with no problem. I usually swap to a new one at that point, but that's an arbitrary thing -- they still seem to work well even at that time. Eventually, though, they do get stretched out of shape and don't do as good a job of supporting the knee.
1692380
The brace is relatively comfortable. Depending on how you position it, it may dig into your abdomen a bit, but that would be true of any brace. I do like the double closure system; it feels like I'm getting more support this way.It looks washable, but to be honest, I haven't tried putting it in the laundry. I wear it about 6-8 hours/day, and not when I'm doing anything too active that would make me sweat into it.
47255
It should, it's stretchy & wraps freely . However, my grandpa used it everyday & the fastening tabs wore out. He is 86 & runs a cattle farm so everyday use was a must. We are in the process of either buying another brace or using velcro. He loved it, but his everyday use wore it out. Not trying to deter you from the purchase but wanted you to be aware about the fastening wear.
384667
I have no problem with movement with these braces. I could run with the brace, although I prefer to use stability pants and use these between runs if I feel the need for additional support. You could easily run with these on and they would stay in place.
62817
I have only tried it when sprinting and it felt alright. But I don't think there's much impact on the knees from squatting anyway because the muscles that engaged when squatting are around the thighs and calves. I do yoga (In which I don't wear knee support) which uses much strength of legs and I keep my feet active when strength of legs is required so there's not much pressure on the knees. I'd ask your doctor/physician for better suggestions.
171149
I do squats with it. But any other leg workout it will bind up and you can not get a full range of motion.
1117140
You will have the full range of motion. This brace is more for side to side support.
1177843
I am not into running but I would think that it would cause a problem. I purchased mine as a result of the pain I was experiencing playing Golf. This brace was a lifesaver as far as playing golf was concerned. I have suggested to a couple of my golfing buddies and would suggest it for anyone with knee problems.
2282316
I really never had a problem with it being uncomfortable on my knee. I had on a cast that "cut" into my leg because there wasn't enough padding at the top edge. I just stuck more padding along the top edge and it was fine. I'm still using it once in awhile now, with the cast off, and it is as comfortable as can be.
670665
I was only able to walk about 100 yards before I BOUGHT the brace. The second day wearing it I was able to hike four miles of desert terrain with no knee pain.
1054915
You can bend over with restriction. Depends on on how high or low it is fastened around your body. The purpose of the brace is to keep your lower back secure. Bending at the knees helps.
854098
Absolutely. I have a bad left knee and have been using this brace for swimming since 1996 when I hyperextended it getting on a rocking boat. My family doctor sent me to an orthopedic surgeon who said I would have to have the knee replaced in 6 months. I have seen so many knee replacements go bad at 69 years old I am not willing to take the chance. I replace mine every year because the wear and tear of taking them off they just get shabby looking. These are for not for 'frog' kicking, that is too much stress on the joint. I have a friend who is a proffesional swim coach an I am still swimming three days a week.
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.
729349
I already had knee problems when I started using this brace so I can't say if it is good for preventing problems...but I can say that it supports my knee and so I feel that I would not cause more injury.
360855
This is a good support for extra knee support. I use this brace when I plan to do a lot of walking, and I always put cornstarch inside the support.