Showing posts with label knee pain relief. Show all posts
Showing posts with label knee pain relief. 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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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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12/08/2011

Tiger Balm Analgesic Tiger Balm Arthritis Rub Review

Tiger Balm Analgesic Tiger Balm Arthritis Rub
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I have RA and was having a major flare could not use my right hand at all and left was iffy at best. I used this on a whim as I had used the tiger red for migraines a long time ago. WOW I soaked both hands in this stuff 2 xs and covered my hands with socks, so I wouldnt get in my eyes while I slept. The swelling was almost gone and I can type again in roughly 16 hours. Unheard of! I HIGHLY recommend this stuff for anyone with inflammatory disease It WORKS!

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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

Mueller Elastic Knee Brace
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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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9/23/2011

McDavid Deluxe Knee Support Review

McDavid Deluxe Knee Support
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I originally purchased the Knee support for support - but there was an added benefit to me. My knees have been popping or cracking for over a year and the best answer I got after xrays is "Everything is fine and sometimes knees just do that," fine. After wearing the supports for about 2 weeks everyday to work, my left knee stopped popping and my right knee improved - still some popping, but not quite as bad as before using the knee support.
They will loosen and all you need to do is throw them in the laundry and dryer in order for them to return to it's original size.
One last thing, I throw the supports on when I go off-trail hiking and it adds extra protection against whatever it is I'm walking through.

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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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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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8/26/2011

Mueller Wraparound Knee Brace Review

Mueller Wraparound Knee Brace
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I have a problem with my knee, I can walk for hours and hours and I can even use the elliptical machines at the gym with zero discomfort but every time I run and hit the 2 mile mark my knee pain becomes unbearable, pain in the ligaments and joints until I can't run anymore. This brace has completely stopped that!!! I don't even feel sore afterwards. I have been using it now for 2 months. So far, so good. It irritates the back of my leg a little bit because of the material chaffing my skin but that is to be expected. I would totally recommend this brace to anyone suffering from similar pain to what I am I feel like it has given me back my knee.

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8/24/2011

Mueller Knee Stabilizer Review

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This is a good knee stabilizer.I also like the fact that the company did not put their name all big on the outside of it.

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8/14/2011

Mueller Max Knee Strap, Black, One Size Review

Mueller Max Knee Strap, Black, One Size
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I injured my knee in august 2010 while playing hockey. I got crosschecked in the back and fell on my knee and dislocated knee cap. What was worse I stretched the patellar tendon and also pocked a good size hole in the patellar cartilage. My knee cap got too lose to the point I was having troubles walking. I tried many different things and none of them helped. I tried physical therapy, Synvisc injection, different types of strength and conditioning exercises but nothing worked.
Before I got injured I used to workout at least 6 times / week but after that I could not do that because of the constant knee pain. I was out of hockey for about 8 months. I thought I had to give it up. The moment I put this strap on I felt like I got my knee back. I can run and jump again. I don't really know how it works but I know that it does. I would strongly recommend this product to everyone who has problems with knees.

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