Many knee braces cut off circulation. Does this one?
102661
I'm very sensitive to circulation issues, and the Bauefeind Genutrain is fantastic in that regard if you size it per their instructions. I wear it to play pretty competitive table tennis with a lot of pivoting and footwork , and frankly, I forget I have it on. I have worn a number of smaller knee bands that are far more restrictive. I highly recommend the Genutrain if restricted circulation is a concern.
102662
Not at all! It has a little bit of pressure but doesn't cut off circulation.
102663
It doesn't if u get the right size. I've been wearing for about a year now.
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.
102665
This one does not, I usually just use it while doing the activity usually 2 hours tops. I have tried using it all day at work and it did not bother me.
102666
I only use this brace when I'm exercising. If I sit on my legs, they do cut off the circulation as well as sitting for a long time in a chair. If I'm going to take a break from exercising, I usually will pull them down so that the bottom of the brace sits on the ankle and when I'm ready to start either hiking or playing tennis I just pull them back into place. I love this brace, one of the best I've ever worn.
1406143
There is support with this brace. When I wear it my knee doesn't "pop" like it does when I am not using a brace. I do believe it does give the support needed from a sitting to standing position. If you need a lot of support then a hinged brace might work better to keep your knee stabilized.
466773
I have found that the degree of compression is fairly strong but it does not cut off circulation to the foot or become bothersome.
103763
My knee is swollen so it rolls down if I put it on the whole way, but it rolls less than any other I have tried. I use the smaller ones in place of support hose...(up to the knee)...they are easier to put on and never roll. Futuro gives more support than others.
1865317
I am not a small woman and had problems with other "large" and "extra large" knee braces. This one is very ample. In fact, if I walked much in it , it needed to be pulled back up a bit. But certainly so much better than ones that cut into you so much they have to be removed. It was a life saver when I needed it and I gladly recommend it.
160908
Love this brace. Keeps most of the weight off of my knee, by distributing the weight to thigh and shin. Hope this help.
335983
Most likely if wrapped for maximum support. With maximum support, you would start to loose circulation after a few minutes.
1276419
No there is none. My teenage daughter plays sports and used it give her knee support and to keep the heat. She doesn't have any knee pain any more so now my husband uses it when he plays basketball.
205051
It doesn't support like an actual brace. The best way to describe it is like when you get hurt and you apply pressure to the injured area it helps relieve pain (?)....that's what it's like for me. I have an Achilles that "acts up" and it takes that discomfort away. And as far as blood flow....I am not sure. I let a friend try it out and they thought it gave more relief to their foot as well. Hope that helps.
188315
Brace is closed all around the knee joint area. The only opening is the small one at the front to the knee cap.
2182424
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.
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.
380131
Yes, I believe so. I had a torn ACL, a ripped meniscus on both sides and a cracked femur in two places from a dirt bike accident. I am a 46 year old woman that runs and this brace gives good solid support and I have tried several, this by far is the best!!!
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)
1121858
I would NOT use this brace for varicose problem unless you check with your dr. A gradual tightness via ace wrap would probably be better. I think this could be too tight.....these run small. I haven't been able to wear my medium one and do not have large legs . I.e. I am 5'4" and weigh 130#.
735553
I have 2 compression tubes on my knee strap. I have IT Band syndrome and it does help, but than my single one helps also.
2022719
I didn't realize there were five different "kneedits". However, when making my decision, i tried a few on at a sporting goods store, watched and read a bunch of online content, and understood the mechanics of my personal knee issue. None of them are going to work like magic, but i will say this: after wearing mine during leg workouts, stopping because i didnt feel they were as effective as described, experiencing the pain come back, wearing them again and realizing that they do work (just not 100%), i decided they are a decent product.