Showing posts with label knee pain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label knee pain. Show all posts

9/11/2012

Knee Support Open Patella Review

Knee Support Open Patella
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Other than the solid support, what I like best about this knee brace is the terry lined ventilation. The neoprene on unlined types tend to allow sweat to build up and give me a rash behind my knee but not this one. The extra padding on the front is another smart addition that protects against bumping knees when playing sports (like basketball). I thought I might need an XL but the large fit me just right. Here are the sizes when measuring around your knee:
Small 13"-14"
Medium 14"-15"
Large 15"-17"
X-Large 17"-18"


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9/10/2012

Dona Crystalline Glucosamine Sulfate Caplets - 60 ea Review

Dona Crystalline Glucosamine Sulfate Caplets - 60 ea
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DONA was recommended to me by a rheumatologist who said it was the specific formulation that had been found effective in the most well-designed studies. I got the feeling from her that not all glucosamine sulfate sources are equal. And it works; my knees are much better with than without this supplement. Walgreens is the only retailer in my city that carries it, but they're out of stock with it most of the time. Finally, a source on the internet. Buy several, though, just to be sure you don't run out.

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8/21/2012

McDavid Multi-Action Knee Support (Small/Medium) Review

McDavid Multi-Action Knee Support (Small/Medium)
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Picked this up locally.
I suffer chrondromalacia and had previously been taping my knee on the advice of a physical therapist (physio).
This knee strap has been effective at reducing my knee pain and works better than tape when sitting for long periods. E.g. helps with driving (especially with clutch use) and long flights (especially getting up and walking off the plane).
Tape seems to be a little more effective for me when walking around, but is less convenient.
I am of slim build, and the small/medium was the right size for me.
Couple of issues - first is that after extended use this irritated the skin on the back of my knee. A few hrs a day is fine, but I wore it over a 24hr period on a recent trip to India and that caused the irritation. Second is that over time the elastic loosens up. At first the strap was a little too tight. Following a period of optimum size for me, it is now a little too loose. I can tighten it up more using the velcro, but there is then not enough stretch left for complete leg motion. I'm about to order a different knee strap as this one is no longer as effective due to the loss of elasticity.
Overall, I would say this has been surprisingly effective over the first few weeks of use, but the loss of elasticity is a little disappointing.
Other ways I have eased my condition are leg strengthening in the gym (I just wasn't moving forward using the basic physical therapy exercises), and the use of well cushioned shoes (e.g. Nike Free Everyday 2)

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8/09/2012

Mcdavid Ps Ii Hinged Knee Support Review

Mcdavid Ps Ii Hinged Knee Support
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My husband loves this knee brace. He has had surgury on his knee twice and this has offered the best support. It feels like his knee is as close to 100% as it has ever been.
Plus they were very fast in shipping my order and the price is lower than I have found at any sporting goods store.

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6/12/2012

ActivOn Topical Analgesic, Ultra Strength Arthritis 2 oz (56.7 g) Review

ActivOn Topical Analgesic, Ultra Strength Arthritis 2 oz (56.7 g)
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Believe you me I have significant pain. New frozen shoulder, arthritis in it, cysts in all of the bones which comprise the shoulder and a long stint with very serious avascular necrosis, plus a whole bunch of neck and spine protruded and herniated discs plus now knees shot and ankles hurt too, much of the time. I use a wheelchair to travel beyond residence.
It took the frozen shoulder before I gave narcotics a try and I refuse all but very small doses as I don't want addictions to anything and most drugs cause me severe stomach pain anyway. That leaves me in absolute agony.
Can no longer sleep on the side of my body with the lesser hips disease because that is now where a shoulder that feels like crushed bone is. Can't sleep on the side of the body with the hip the greater hip and knee disease. So I am desperate for pain relief.
Heard those lousy HEAD ON commercials for-ever and figured they were bull.
But noticed one of the active ingredients in the product line is something other than MENTHOL so I gave this version a try and boy am I pleasantly surprised.
YOU DON'T SMELL FOR THE WHOLE WORLD LIKE YOU JUST USED BEN GAY.
There is no mess, no goop.
The ONLY thing I don't like is it contains urea. I'm allergic to urea but am using this stuff anyway.
I get about 5 hours of pain relief at the shoulder. Some relief at the hip and great relief at the knees.
It does NOT help with the excruciating pain I get rising to my feet but off my feet it leaves my knees pretty dog gone comfortable.
The ONLY drawback is with pain relief you wind up dozing (off to sleep) ON THE BAD BODY PART and man when the drug (no matter what it is) wears off the pain that blasts through your brain when you come to because, times up, and the deadening is worn off, is awful.
But what's the alternative?
Anything that really numbs pain allows you to roll onto or upon that bad area. And any drug has some point where it wears off and when the pain signal flies through those brain synapses to the brain POW IT IS.
At least you get the 4-5 hours of sleep and for someone that was down to only 90 minutes every other day, I tell you I'll take this few hours of rest. Especially since I don't have to worry about any side effects and don't have to beg a doctor for anything.
I HOPE the other items in the product line work. I have a friend with migraines about to give the HEAD ON series a go since this has worked so well for me (and few things do).
Now some genius needs to figure out how to apply any pain reliever to the back when you have no help! Perhaps the same person could actually invent a backwasher that works while they are at it.

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3/29/2012

Heel Inc Traumeel Review

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I was in a very serious car accident last year, and covered head to toe in bruises afterwards for months. I used Traumeel on most of the really deep bruises, and felt that it contributed to a faster recovery. I don't respond well to conventional pain medication, and after a few weeks I went off my pain meds, but continued to use Traumeel. It helped control the swelling as well as calming the pain of the inflammation somewhat. Occasionally, when the pain got to be really bad I would take Tylenol-- the rare doses of that and the regular Traumeel were my saving graces for recovering from major contusions and badly bruised ribs.
This year I had major dental surgery and I took Sinnech, which is a high-grade arnica supplement, and then used Traumeel several times a day on my jawline afterwards to control the bruising. I am happy to say that despite being told to expect substantial bruising, my face didn't swell up that much at all, and I was able to go out in public looking mostly normal two days afterwards.
I recommend this product because it works alone and with other products, and doesn't seem to give off any adverse effects when I've taken Tylenol or other painkillers. It doesn't irritate my skin, which is very sensitive. I love the stuff and now my medicine cabinet has a tube in there permanently.

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3/18/2012

Schiff/Bio Foods Move Free Advanced Plus MSM Plus Review

Schiff/Bio Foods Move Free Advanced Plus MSM Plus
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I have pain due to inflammation in my back and NSAIDS are hard on my stomach, so this is a Godsend-a fabulously effective product. The hyaluronic acid is a remarkable inflammation killer, and as soon as I started taking this product, it did kill the pain. I never thought I'd be pain-free again. But I am. Also, the popping in my joints has stopped for the most part. One feature I really applaud is the addition of vitamin D. Degenerative disease of the spine has been linked to vitamin D deficiency, so that's a very smart add. And of course, inflammation has been linked to all kinds of other consequential diseases, so the heavy antioxidant load is good-I'd probably take this even if I didn't have pain.
The only thing I wonder about is the fact that every night since I started taking these, I've awakened with very painful cramps in my legs. I've not had that before. If not for that, I'd give it a loud 5 star.
Update: I stopped taking this and then restarted, repeatedly, to be sure the leg cramps were related to this. They are. By alkalizing my diet, however, I am nearly pain free and can do things I haven't been able to for years, thank God. Unfortunately I can't take this anymore because of the cramping. But my diet has resolved the degenerative disease of the spine.

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12/31/2011

Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch - 120 Patches Review

Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch - 120 Patches
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I am eternally grateful to a friend who first recommended Salonpas to me for my rheumatoid arthritis. I have applied Salonpas to my shins, knees, elbows, wrists, knuckles, shoulders, neck, back, hip ... wherever I have pain. This product lowers my level of pain so that I can get to sleep at night or work in relative comfort during the day. They are easy to apply and provide long lasting relief. I tell whomever I can about Salonpas. It is now such a popular product that the retailer has difficulty keeping them in stock! My husband ordered them on-line because of the availability of larger quantities to assure me that I would not be without my wonderful Salonpas!

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12/21/2011

SCHIFF MOVE FREE ADVANCED 140 TABLETS JOINT GLUCOSAMINE Review

SCHIFF MOVE FREE ADVANCED 140 TABLETS JOINT GLUCOSAMINE
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I tried this item after years of knee pain, and my knee locking every time I bent down. After taking 2 pills a day for 2 weeks all symtems went away. I still take 2 a day, and walk 3 miles a day pain free. I am 64 years old. I am thankful for this product.

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12/03/2011

Mueller Self-Adjusting Knee Stabilizer Review

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I sustained an ACL total tear and have been without one for a year, as I elected to have only a partial menisectomy and not an ACL replacement. The result has been an instability in my knee and subsequent reliance on the other leg.
This knee brace from Mueller is a fantastic find, as it dramatically corrects my moderate to severe knee instability and allows me to rely on both legs more evenly. Even thought it may not "feel" as though you have more rigid support, you will find that you can walk straighter and feel less fatigued at the end of the day (I am on my feet all day long).
I prefer wearing this $15 brace to my $300 brace because of the superior comfort, good support, flexibility, and very low profile. I cannot professionally recommend this brace over pro braces for anyone else's injuries, but it works well for me. An if it works well for my kind of injury, I can only imagine how extraordinarily adequate it would be for more minor knee injuries.
There are no hinges, so it fits well under jeans. Unlike cheap wraps, however, Mueller includes flexible metallic supports that hug each side of the knee. These, combined with the standard "elastic" wrap properties carried by most knee braces, create what Mueller calls "above average" support. I previously owned their jointed version, and it was large, cumbersome, and did not foster any more support than this model. Also, this model straps on, and does not "slide" up the knee. FYI I am a 5'10", 160 lb male. I cannot accurately comment on how this would fit underweight or obese individuals.
***UPDATE***
After months of use, I decided to give this 4 stars, as it appears to have somewhat of a lifespan. The elasticity breaks down, requiring you to make it tighter and tighter. It is now more prone to slide down my leg. Subsequently, the stability retained is about 70% of when it was brand new.

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11/17/2011

Leukotape P Sportstape 1.5 Inches X 15 Yards Review

Leukotape P Sportstape 1.5 Inches X 15 Yards
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I used to use Moleskin for blister prevention on backpacking trips. I tried this on my recent 6 day trip where we covered 50 miles. Loved this tape! It sticks well, one roll will last a LONG time, and is thinner than moleskin. My daughter had fairly new boots and by putting this tape on the 'hot' spots, none turned into blisters.

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9/30/2011

Professional Sports Medicine Dual Action Neoprene Knee (Patella) Suport Review

Professional Sports Medicine Dual Action Neoprene Knee (Patella) Suport
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The one in the picture and the one in the box are definitely NOT the same. Similar sure. But the one in the picture looks to have a nice snug fit. The one in the box slides downward with just normal walking. And looking at the one on my knee and the one in the picture I can see some very obvious differences:
The one in the picture has an overlapping bottom strap. The one in the box does not.
The one in the picture has a top strip of velcro that has two rings of stitching. The one in the box has a single ring of stitching.
I followed their measuring instructions. I measured my knee at 15 1/2 inches. That's a medium according to their chart. But maybe I should have gotten a small because I have to really pull this thing tight just to get it to stay in one place when I'm not moving. As soon as I start moving though, down it slides.
It also does not encase the patella. You can see in the picture that it comes close to the patella on the left side of the picture. But on the right side it swings out some. The one in the box doesn't come as close on the close side, and on the other side it's
almost to the back of the knee. Way too large.
Also the velcro on the top strap is way too long on the upper flap, and way too short on the lower one so you end up with about two inches of contact with three inches of loose velcro hanging around scratching your knee when you walk. Then because it doesn't have enough contact, the velcro slides loose. This thing is a prime example of what happens when accountants get hold of the engineers design. They go cheap and then the product doesn't work.
I was going to send it back, but then I read Balego's return policy. Once the package is opened, they won't accept returns. Of course to try it on you have to open the package. And to return it you have to just send it back to them and then it's at their discretion. Note that the other reviewer sent his back, and had heard nothing since. Read the Return Policy before ordering from this company.


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9/24/2011

Mueller Elastic Knee Brace Review

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I tore my ligaments in the right side of my knee two weeks ago and nothing the hosptial has done has helped. The immobilized cast and crutches was a joke and all the other knee braces helped but not enough. I got this one today and immediately I felt great support from all sides and it locks so you can't go forward and hurt the back of the knee! After half a day the crutches went away and then the cane went away. I just took it easy and by days end, the pain was gone and I was almost walking like normal. But you always have to keep in the back of your mind, that you still have an injured leg but I really thing this is going to help heal my knee a lot faster. Thank you Mueller, it's been two long painful weeks and now I finally have a bit of relief!!! Nick Donvito, Camillus, NY.

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9/22/2011

McDavid Dual Disk Hinged Knee Brace Review

McDavid Dual Disk Hinged Knee Brace
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large size fits well. i needed the larger one as my muscle developed. the earlier one from Futuro only had a medium size. the only downside to this product is the back of the knee is close/ covered. If the back was open, it would have allowed better ventilation. sounds minor, but it is a major issue if you plan on wearing this every day for more than 8 hours a day.

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9/03/2011

Mueller Hg80 Knee Brace Black Review

Mueller Hg80 Knee Brace Black
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I tore the exterior meniscus in my knee fly fishing in Alaska over three years ago. My surgeon said that he would recommend that I live with it rather than have surgery if possible. As a result, I have tried a number of different knee braces to stabilize my knee, since it does not take much to twist it and cause pain. This brace is far and away the best I have found. It is quite comfortable, does not make your leg sweat, and importantly you can bend your knee for extended periods with no discomfort. Moreover, it provides great support. You can spend a lot more money on braces, but I cannot imagine getting one that is a better overall support than the Mueller HG80.

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8/29/2011

Pro Style Hinged Knee Brace Deluxe Review

Pro Style Hinged Knee Brace Deluxe
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I could not keep the brace up on my knee. It kept slipping. I even tried designing a garter belt to help. It didn't.

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8/28/2011

CHO PAT Dual Action Knee Strap Review

CHO PAT Dual Action Knee Strap
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I have horrible knees and walk with a cane. I have about 20 knee surgeries and have tried a jillion braces. My knee cap has a tendency to slip out, usually down. I have used the normal single strap with no real luck or pain relief.
The cho-pat's extra strap makes all the difference in the world. It seems the strap above the knee cap does more to control it then the bottom one. My knee will buckle usually walking up or down hills or trying anything athletic. Now with the cho pat I can do pretty much whatever without having my knee give out. It takes a bit to get used to but once you feel the support you would allow it to have barbwire it's so good.
I bought two one for sweating and one for dress. They clean easily but do hold a stank after a few uses without washing after sweating.
The only drawback is that the velcro can ruin some materials of shorts or sweatpants if you wear them over the knee brace. Poly or synthetics usually not organics.

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