does this offer ridged protection over the bony point on the side of the knee?
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Yes. it's a hard plastic over your knee, even though I found them rather uncomfortable. Those kneepads are a little too rigid for me specially when you have to pedal a lot. I used them for MTB but the trails I go to are rather flat (lots of pedaling involved) compared to downhill.
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I would sum up the answer by saying that this is the best armor to protect your shin and your knee that I found on the market at this time. The rubbing spots that I found when I first started using these pads has gone away. It appears that this armor has adjusted to my legs shape so that I do not get any more areas that rub or irritate my skin. I do find it helps to wear high socks so there's less of a chance of any rubbing at the lower strap area.
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Yes, the ridged plastic covers the front and side of the knee. An elastic band surrounds the bacl of the knee also - so it is well protected.
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Not at all, there is no discomfort or bunching up behind the knee. It is so comfortable and really gives my knee great support thatis snug enough but not at all too tight! Hope my response helps in you making your decision to buy. I think you will be just as pleased as I am. Btw, I had a total knee replacement and really needed the support, that works!!Do take care,Geneva
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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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I only use the brace to control the sideways movement of the knee. I don't know if it would hold up to the rigors of basketball or football. I would not hesitate to use it for hiking - with the proper adjustment. I would say there is tension on the hinges, because, with proper adjustment, there is no tension on the knee!
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Yes it will cover your entire knee and is adjustable with the Velcro straps. Great Product!
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I KNEW THE PART OF THE BODY IT WOULD BE USED TO PROTECT. In this case it was to be the knee with a brace on and the lower thigh.
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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.
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The brace has an opening for the kneecap , some braces do not have this but it seems to give more flexibility. Hope this helps.
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Yes. In fact that is what I used it for because it is bigger than the knee pad and provides more complete coverage.
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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
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It covers the a little more than half the knee in width. When I wrap it around my knee with the gel pack, I put another ice pack behind my knee and the straps hold it in. I do wish we could purchase replacement gel packs.
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I don't know if it can prevent them, but it does help support the knee. It gives it that little extra support you may need.
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No, not unless you are on it for and extended period of time. My wife had to add cushion(sheep skin) just for extra cushioning because she was constantly having use it. Doctor (orthopedic surgeon)recommended to her to add the extra cushion for comfort purposes.
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only if its not put on correctly, mine sits comfortable to give me extra support on my knees. It certainly doesnt compare to the Orthapedic Brace which is designed to imobalise the knee. I want to still bend and walk so this is just fine for everyday.
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I doubt it. They protect against bumps from the surface you are kneeling on and the occasional bump. There are much more heavily padded kneepads out there - try Alta. They just don't fit as nice for walking.
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No, the band stretches to the back of the knee, but the support ridge, about two inches long, is only on the front.
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So the smooth side would traditionally face the knee but it's all a matter of preference. I was on my knee's welding inside of all steel wind towers for 12-14 hour shifts 6-7 days a week and I'm a skinny guy and I had no issues with the knee pads. I wore long thermal underwear, boxers, BRN36N double knee dungaree Carhartt jeans, these knee pads and a pair of external shell type knee pads on a daily basis just to give you an idea of how I utilized these knee pads. I hope this helps :)