Hinged Knee Brace Support with Strap & Side Patella Stabilizers for Protection & Pain Relief for Arthritis, Meniscus Tear, ACL, MCL - Sports Compression Wrap for Running & Recovery - Men & Women

*Edit* This brace is great! I have so much swelling right now that you can’t even see my knee cap. Having the large opening is wonderful. Being of larger size, I specifically looked for a brace that wouldn’t cause major “spillage” over the top. This brace does not. It fits well and gives me the support I need to keep moving…even though my PT says to rest and keep it elevated. My PT said I likely have a torn meniscus and likely a slightly torn tendon (and the swelling is on the other side of the knee that took impact). I just got this brace so this review is purely regarding ease of use and comfort. It was difficult to find a brace that would fit me after I gave myself a minor knee sprain. My big issue was my knee is completely swollen and no knee brace I could find would accommodate a swollen knee cap. I found Athledict and read the technical specs and reviews and decided to purchase it. It got here in just a few days and I put it on immediately. It has a nice big opening for my patella and doesn’t feel like it’s “off center”, which I always felt with others. It actually stays put, which is something I’ve not found in other braces. The side supports seem like they’ll help with my medial knee pain and keep the pain away due to feet pronation. I got an xxl after reading they recommended sizing up if you’re in between. I wasn’t really but thought maybe I should go up, and I’m glad I did. I am a 5’5” woman and about 208 lbs. Other knee braces never felt right, never stayed put, or gave me a “muffin top” leg. This one fits perfectly!

I purchased two of these braces and loved them. Unfortunately, as Athledicts listing says, they were flawed and I had to return them. Athledict quickly contacted me with an offer to replace the braces which I took them up on because these braces are phenomenal. My knees always hurt and can sometimes completely give out without warning. I have to focus when going down stairs as this action really tests my knees. Each step down hurts and a knee is more likely to let me down. Once I got these braces all that changed. I'm not running around like a maniac now or flying up and down the stairs, but my fear of my knees giving out is gone. I'm still careful when going down the stairs, but it's so much easier with these braces. In the past, when I'm outside working around the yard, my hurting knees would have even more pain at the end of the day. Not so with these braces. I wear these when I'm running around doing stuff, (weeding, mowing, planting- I'm retired), and when I eventually take the braces off - NO KNEE PAIN! My knees actually feel better than they did before I put the braces on. When I first started wearing the braces my legs would hurt after a few hours. My fault. I had them too tight. It was a little bit of a learning curve to get it right, but once I did I no longer had this problem. The braces have four Velcro attachments. The top ends Velcro together as well as the bottom ends. Then the top and bottom each have a long strap that you wrap around your leg/brace and Velcro. You can increase or decrease the support depending on how tightly you pull these long straps. All this gives a very secure fit. I never once had these braces slip down my leg. The listing says the brace does not pinch the back of your knee. They aren't lying. The back is open (as is the front at the kneecap) so there is nothing there to pinch. The metal hinges on this brace are heavy duty. I was worried about feeling them through the brace putting pressure on my leg and making it uncomfortable. Not the case. There is cushioning to prevent this from happening. I never felt any discomfort from the metal hinges. When I first started wearing the braces I kind of felt like The Six Million Dollar Man. (Old TV show about a bionic man.) This was because of these heavy duty hinges on either side of both my knees. I quickly got rid of the odd feeling and enjoyed wearing the braces. With the improvements Athledict made to the braces I look forward to getting a lot of use out of them. I have no issue wearing this brace under my bluejeans. If your pants are tight fitting, you might have to wear the brace outside your pants. Cool fashion statement. In a nutshell, you can not go wrong with this brace. I highly recommend it as well as the seller Athledict USA as well. I would buy from these guys again with no hesitation what so ever. I'm so satisfied with the braces and the seller that I ordered their orthodontic shoe inserts.

This lightly padded (over hinge) hinged brace has been a lifesaver - when I had a PCL tear last year through early this year. This one, I bought in February and wore through May. Unfortunately, I tried to use it again, but the velcro on the top portion won't hold. This is the second one I bought in a year due to that. I have tried a few others but they weren't comfortable. I wore it every day, multiple times a day and now, tried to wear it every day for 4-10 hours per day. It provided stability so I wouldn't fall when my knee tried to buckle. It has done that this time - this is a different injury, however, a different leg and a meniscal tear. It is important to note: - Attach the bottom large velcro closure first, before the top. - Make sure you can only fit two fingers comfortably but snugly under each - the top and bottom. - THEN attach the additional velcro stabilizers (one on top and one on bottom). Of course, you are checking to make sure it is snug (1-2 fingers under it) but not too tight. One thing I will say, if you sit and stand/walk, sit, and stand/walk, the brace bunches significantly behind the knee. When I was constantly moving in my old one (more walking/standing than sitting), it wasn't a problem. However, with the new injury, it starts to really hurt. SO if you sit a lot... I wouldn't recommend it.

This brace is pretty good, comfortable, flexible, and offers a fair amount of support. It can go under long pants and is not bulky. My husband is able to continue working on his construction job since we got this brace, and without it- he would be in terrible pain.

Good knee brace for a time. BUT be aware that it will stretch out as you use it. You can tighten it with the velcro straps, but after awhile even that will not be enough to keep it from slipping down your leg.

Bought several braces and this one works best! It says in place without any annoying rubber inner part. Partly Tore my MCL and it’s doing its job at helping me walk. There are many ways to wrap the straps and each way helps a different area which I also like. Only call out is the back of my knee is covered and if there was a hole it would be so much better. The material is very breathable though.

Back in 2006, I had an Athroscopic surgery on my left knee. The orthopedic surgeon re-shaped my patella, the top of the tibia and the femur. Up to that point I had had many years of knee pain due to Chondromalacia Patella. Several doctors had me try various therapies as well as types of knee supports. The surgeon that I got referred to as well experimented in supports and braces, then moving to cortisone injections, not something I would recommend. Finally with the pain continuing we opted for the athroscopic surgery. From there the recovery was a bit of hell but I could again walk, work and play again pain free. And play I did, hard. Played hard, hiked hard, I lived a very active adrenalin junkie life. But within the last year or so, my knee began deteriorating again and finally about 6 months ago, the knee fully gave out. The gait turned to a 45 degree angle outward and through the last half of the walking stroke the leg would collapse under my weight. Stairs literally became impossible. I have been bed ridden this whole time which began leading to a deep depression. Just walking across my apartment to get to the kitchen was pushing my pain threshold to its limits. In an effort to try and regain some of my life again, I began looking around armed with my previous knowledge of various braces and physio therapies that I had been through to see if I could find something in a price range I could afford. Coming across your company and looking at your various braces I decided upon the xxx brace as a balance between performance and budget. My expectations and hopes were not high, as this being an internet purchase and no guidance from surgeons etc. When the brace arrived, I was excited. I watched your video on the two methods of wearing it and wrapped it on to my knee. First step blew my mind. Second step even more; the gait was back to normal and NO PAIN. I flew out my door, looked at the stairs and took the first step to a new life. I had no pain, I could walk up and down the stairs, full step with zero pain. (I proceeded to annoy my neighbour as I immediately ran up and down the stairs for about 5 minutes). I got dressed, bundled up for the weather and went for the longest walk I’ve had since being bed ridden. I finally was able to get back into the bush and hike again. That first walk I was in tears, crying the whole time. But these were tears of sheer joy and happiness. I do not think many will understand the feeling I had at that moment or for the next few days; a blind person who is given sight again would fully appreciate this night and day experience. There are truly no words to describe what I have and am feeling when I walk with this brace on. One does not know what they have till they lose it. This is not exaggeration, if anything, I am understating. Would I recommend this product or by proxy any of your braces: Oh hell yes! You have given me a new lease on life and a new look at the world around me. Thank you so much for a product that works better than advertised and in a price point that can suit most budgets. Again, Thank you for a great product. ** Another high mark for this company, the customer service is outstanding. They go above and beyond to meet the customers needs and work well to find an acceptable solution. Even with the current global issues, they are there and quick to respond and work with their client base. Kudos. This is what a company is suppose to be like, above and beyond. Thank you so much for the new life, and the amazing service.

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Good quality knee brace with the side hinge. Supports knee while still able to bend . I have a meniscus tear so this knee brace has helped a lot . Company has been great to deal with and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one of their products in the future .

Adds stability for sure, but the hinge could be better.

The brace arrived faster than the delivery date estimated. The brace is made of soft material, and the velcro straps were sturdy and good quality. It comes with metal hinges that are easy to removed if desired, and the straps can be wrapped in a variety of ways to achieve different support and comfort. The seller, SDSGLOBAL, is also quick to respond with questions and they reached out to me to make sure the brace fit well and that I was happy with my purchase.