Does this brace have side stabilizers? Does the gel support mean a gel "donut" around the patella?
484391
This is a soft brace for basic comfort. I purchased it for my mother and it has helped with the pain she gets in her knees due to arthritis.
484392
Yes to both questions. The side brace offers some support but is not metal. I find them easy to get on, and they fit me better than braces made for both sexes.
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.
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.
138554
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.
1923073
I agree with Amadeus - if you have a running injury, you would be better seeing an orthopaedic specialist or sports medicine doc for a brace/sleeve recommendation. This 'brace' is more of a modified sleeve with little support and minimum compression. It works fairly well for arthritis and minor meniscal injuries, but that's about it.
212855
Kim, I don't believe so because I regularly do my exercises at the gym. Also, I am not dependent on the brace, I wear it only to help me heal whenever I hurt my back.
1693613
No. However, these wrist supports help prevent strain to the same tendons involved in tennis or golfers elbow by minimizing over flexion during exercise.
1050310
Personally I used the brace for support while playing basketball. It was relatively comfortable and gave me a lot of side-to-side stability while still allowing full forward and backward movements.
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.
1681239
Yes. My wife loves it. She says it feels more like a support wrap than a brace.
460008
This kit is a one size kit fits all. The Knee / Elbow elastic support is actually a pouch with pockets for the two customized reusable gel heating pads (included). It does not replace a medical braces. The kit offers a great heat / cold therapy for the knees and elbows.
351198
I dont know michael. I think most importantly it's going to come down to your tolerance and what you need from a brace in order to feel support. Myself I like things tighter than looser when it comes to my knee so i opted smaller.
712894
There are finger loops on each side of the top of the brace to help you pull it on. It fits snugly, so it requires a little bit of strength to pull it up and over your knee, but nothing much. After that, there are two velcro straps. Use of the side hinges is optional. I found that one worked better for me than two, and sometimes I don't use one at all and the brace still provides good support.
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.
53596
No. The stabilizer is separate, at least when I bought my Quick. I didn't order one because my JD has slide arms with pins to hold the rock arms in place.
1721823
Actually, the brace remains quite stable. I purchased these because I had tried the stretchy type, but soon discovered that they slipped down and, making them even more uncomfortable, they 'rolled' up across the back and even toward the front of the leg. The type you inquire about have a smooth top and bottom, and stabilizing supports on the sides hold the brace in position during activities.
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)