Is this a good brace to prevent kneecap dislocations?
828246
I wish I could answer this for you. I have to have a knee replacement and the custom brace made it difficult to wear long pants. Also, I got pulled over through all securities with the custom brace. I have bone against bone. It does give me support so that I do not turn my knee in an awkward position. I think your orthopedic doctor could give good advice on this one. Pat W
828247
I would say no due to the material being so soft and the mesh knee has a lot of space before actually touching the knee cap. I would suggest a brace that has metal inserts on the sides to prevent kneecap dislocations. It is what is recommended. Hope this helps.
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.
495544
This brace helped me for several years with a strained knee from constantly playing full court basketball. I am unfamiliar with runners knee.
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.
1406142
It does support the knee well. Have found that wearing compression pants under the brace reduces irritation from the heat build up between the skin and the neoprene.
1915869
While this is a decent unloader brace, I don't think it would be enough for you. I used it for an OCD in my knee until I could get surgery. It provided some relief for me but my pain levels were nowhere near what you describe. I would look at the Donjoy line of braces. They are very pricey but for long term use and effectiveness they may better serve your needs. Also, this brace did start to fall apart after about 3 months.
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.
1339503
The brace has an opening for the kneecap , some braces do not have this but it seems to give more flexibility. Hope this helps.
2242031
Yes I use the brace when I play softball and it does not impede my ability to run.The brace provides stability and I found it to be sturdy and not rigid like some other braces that I previously used.
1080005
I own the Velcro knee brace. I think it is much easier to put on than a pull-on. (I also have a different brand of non-magnetic pull-on knee brace. It's so tight, it puts uncomfortable pressure on the kneecap and makes it hurt more.) Pull-on knee wraps tend to be snug, and arthritic hands may not have enough strength to pull it up. I would go with the Velcro brace. I believe it will be much easier to put on, and you can easily adjust it to a tightness that is comfortable for you.
869538
Yes. I stabilizes my knee allowing me to put some pressure on it. Definitely recommend.
360854
I'm not 100% sure what you're asking, as the picture of the knee brace readily shows how to wear this (wider part above the knee, lower part below). My best guess at this is that you're asking about the gel portion of the brace? If so, that should encircle the knee cap (so that the top/center of the knee cap is NOT covered)
164463
If you can, consult w/a doctor specific w/sport injuries or at least a physical therapist. I use this brace daily for bad knee joint. It's quite durable, though also too bulky to wear under some pants. As for hockey pads, you'll wanna hold out for someone's answer specific to that.
1005925
Measure around the leg over top of the kneecap and order according to the size chart shown. The brace is shaped to accommodate the shape of the leg. At least it worked fine for me.
188311
This brace isn't open in the back of the knee. The material used is pretty comfortable and so far I haven't had any issues with this brace.
1229711
My experience I used for support from a torn ligament to avoid my knee from slipping in and out of place. If you're using for support you will benefit with my experience with muscle and cartilage the body has to repair itself! Hope this helps!
1608899
Is the pain on the either side of your knee cap? This brace is to help stabilize the knee cap.