Knee Pro-Tec patellar tendon strap-M, Black

Thanks to this little device, I can now walk. Almost a year ago I suffered a knee cap fracture. Months later, after I was no longer wearing an immobilizing brace, I started having all sorts of discomfort in my lower leg and foot, whenever I tried to walk. For about two months I couldn't go anywhere without struggling. I described my symptoms to my doctor, including a dull pain I'd described on previous visits: just below my knee cap. He seemed stumped. He talked about doing EMG nerve testing on my leg and expressed regret that the procedure would be painful. Later that day I looked up EMG (patient reviews) on the internet, and quickly decided I would rather serve time in a federal prison, than subject myself to this barbaric procedure.So I spent more internet time reading about various injuries and how to treat them. I typed in questions about everything that seemed pertinent, including the dull discomfort I sometimes felt, just below the knee. I soon learned that this was the location of the patellar tendon, and eventually read about patellar tendon straps, including this particular one on Amazon, which seemed to have good reviews. The whole idea of a tendon strap struck me as being kind of a long shot. After all, the larger, more substantial braces I'd ordered in recent weeks, hadn't eased my discomfort at all. Why should something that resembles a garter belt make a difference?Besides, I was only experiencing a very dull pain in the patellar tendon itself, and not all that often. Most of my distress was in the lower leg and foot...a sometimes painful, sometimes tingly, but always exhausting sensation when I walked -- almost as though I were trying to make my leg move in a manner that was unnatural. So maybe a tendon strap wasn't even what the situation called for. I wasn't too hopeful, but I didn't want to pass this possibility up either. One article I'd read, had said that sometimes a strained patellar tendon can cause discomfort in the lower leg and foot, so I figured it was worth a try.The afternoon the tendon strap arrived, I was feeling more down in the dumps than usual. It had been an especially bad day. I saw the package on the door step, picked it up, opened it, then sat down on a nearby chair to put the strap on, just below my right knee. I remember mumbling to myself about all the money I'd been wasting on gadgets that didn't even help.I stood up, tried to take a few steps... and soon realized that I was walking without the nagging discomfort I'd been dealing with for weeks. All of this happened INSTANTLY! I could barely feel the disquieting sensations at all! They were like faint echoes. I took the strap off and tried to walk...then put the strap back on. Yes...it made an enormous difference when the strap was on. HUGE! For the first time since my knee injury, I could walk in a natural manner, without having to struggle.After about an hour of strutting around the house in a state of utter elation, my calf started cramping like crazy. I took the strap off immediately. For about three days, I couldn't walk at all, except for a painful hobble... from the bed to the bathroom or kitchen, then back to the bed. I can't deny that my outlook was bleak at this point. I cried several times. But I kept thinking about the hour I'd so recently spent, walking without distress. Surely the patellar strap had been effective, at least for a while.After a few days of icing, heating, massaging, stretching etc. the cramping subsided. One morning I nervously put the tendon strap back on, then took a few steps. Instantly, the lower leg distress was gone, just like when I first tried the strap. Only, this time, I proceeded more carefully: I wore the strap for about fifteen minutes, then took it off and discontinued my walking efforts. I relied heavily on crutches. I repeated this pattern for several days, taking care to remove the tendon strap the moment I started to notice any kind of cramping at all. One time, the cramping came back and lingered for several hours. Another time, it lasted a couple of days. But always and eventually it subsided.All of this happened about 7 months ago. These days, I wear the strap whenever I'm up and about. I go to shopping centers, movies, grocery stores...on foot! (I don't have a car.) Cramping? Hardly ever! On the other hand, if I walk for more than 3 or 4 minutes without the strap, the lower leg distress comes back, although not as intensely as before. I feel so very grateful for having found this little invention. It still amazes me that something, so small, could make such an enormous difference in the quality of my life. This experience has been very humbling, and it has renewed my faith in life's possibilities.When I first showed my doctor the strap that had made such a huge difference for me, he said, "Oh, you found one of those." His response surprised me. "You know about these tendon straps?" I asked. "Yes," he replied, "We recommend them to our athletes sometimes." (I'm a senior citizen, a "non-athlete.") "I wish I'd known about this," I commented, "Why didn't you tell me?" "You never said anything about pain in your patellar tendon," he replied. Clearly it was time to find a new doctor.

Under my knee measured 12.5 inches so I ordered the medium. Total length of the product is 13.75 inches. The tongue that folds over to secure the stap is 3.75 inches which just leaves 10 inches to go around the leg! So with only 1.25 inch of the tongue available it is not possible to secure a fit without making the stap a tourniquet! Thought I'd at least exchange for a large but apparently it's unreturnable!?! I will be contacting customer services.

Was having knee pains and having problems playing tennis. A doctor friend told me that I was suffering from tendonitis. I searched around for products that might help and found this device on Amazon. Wore it twice while playing tennis and had no pain. I will keep using the strap. It is easy to put on and/off. Great, inexpensive fix!

I've been using this strap for years and I love it, it lasts a long time, however be aware that it comes very small, I'm petit and I have to order Large size.

I do a lot of hiking and indoor cycle. I own a pair of Cho-Pat full knee brace and wanted to try this out since I wanted an extra pair to keep in my hiking pack, it is less expensive than the cho-pat, and it doesn't cover the whole knee (so I figured it would not be as hot). For my indoor cycle, it works fine. However, when I took it on a 9 mile hike (w/ good amount of downhill), I got blisters and redness around the area where it wrapped around my knee (I guess too much friction/rubbing). Additionally, my knee felt a little discomfort the next morning. For hiking, the Cho-Pat worked a lot better as I don't experience the same problems.

Does a great job at holding the tendon in place. Basically eliminated pain during my run. Feels a bit large at first, but just make sure you are putting it on correctly. I'd say I have average leg size for a distance runner and went with a medium. It is not uncomfortable, and after a few runs/miles you forget it's there. It will greatly aid your injury recovery regimen.

This item is non-returnable and the sizing isn’t super accurate. REI sells them and they do accept returns.

I have been running about 15-20 miles per week for a few years but when I began training for my first marathon developed symptoms of runners knee when I increased mileage to above 40 miles per week to train for first marathon. (didn't do appropriate strength training or I probably wouldn't have needed it...) I could easily go an extra 3-5 miles without any pain at all while wearing the strap, and even then the pain was at about level 3 instead of 8-9 after that. I rested for a couple weeks then wore the strap for the marathon and knee didn't start hurting till mile 23, but by then EVERYTHING was hurting!!!Only complaint: Needs a sizing chart!! I am ALWAYS a medium in nearly everything I buy, but med was much too large in this product. Had no idea how to size this strap.

I found this product excellent.It supports your knee when running without you even noticing you have it on.I highly recommend this product.

ただ膝に巻くだけだから大した説明書はいらないんだけど、それでも、「この症状（痛み）ならこのサポーターを推奨」みたいな割と大事なコトが書かれているので、できれば日本語にしてほしかった。肝心の製品はMサイズがきつめで丁度よかったです。

Bought this for my son for patella tendonitis. Easy to put on and take off, and good comfortable fit. He wore it playing football and it stayed put.Comes with an injury manual which may be useful

If I could leave a review with 1 star I would do. I ordered the medium and it would just about fasten around my ankle (and I am a slim build). When the details describe the length as 34cm that is the full length of it (including the velcro you are meant to fold back to fasten it) not the circumference of your knee. I can only assume that the medium size is for a child!

試用してみましたが、大腿四頭筋と膝の皿の支点が変わり、痛まなそうですね。登山をするので、いつもザックの雨蓋に入れて、痛くなったらすぐに取り出せるようしてあります。実は、この製品を使う前に、アマゾンで、BMZというメーカーのカーボンインソールを購入し、登山で使用したところ、みごとにヒザの痛みが取れました。立方骨という足の骨に注目したインソールだそうです。登山をする方なら、まずは登り方や体の使い方や柔軟性、下山後のメンテナンス→インソール→万が一痛むならこの製品というのはいかがでしょうか。あくまで、ヒザの外側がヒザに影響して傷んでいる軽症の私のことです。ヒザ関節の内部など重度で慢性化されている方は、専門医の受診をおすすめします。