Cho-Pat Dual Action Double-Layer Adjustable Knee Strap, Pain Relief for Chondromalacia, Osgood Schlatter’s, Tendonitis, and Meniscus Tears, Small

I have chondromalacia, PT recommended to try the Cho Pat duel strap.I could not walk nor do my exercises, with sharp knee pain and swelling..Since I have been wearing these Cho Pat braces on both knees..I walk and exercise without under knee pain, and it keeps my misaligned knee, aligned..and no swelling since I have been wearing it..It amazed me really..the pain was dealt with in short order under the kneecap, the swelling gone the next day..I do agree, if your on the boarder in measurement, get the smaller one..I did and am glad I did..For a wee stetching does happen..If you wear it all day as I must, it might take a few days to get use to the pressure the inner tubing applies to both tendons.Though I have Fibromyalgia also, so perchance why it took me a few days to adjust to that..Now it just feels so much better without pain and swelling, barely know its there, till its time to go to bed and remove it.Fits nice, allows for full range while using..Its just made a big difference in my life..I would definitely recommend it especially for others with chondromalacia..also the price is right..

I have a chronic knee problem due to medial meniscal tear and chondromalacia so I do get flare ups . Needed something light that doesn’t cause ankle swelling like a sleeve would and gives relief if worn daily. This is the perfect brace for what I needed , it’s comfortable and it doesn’t slide down .Its true to size(M) for a thigh circumference 18 measured 4.5 in above the top of the knee.Recommend product for purchase.

Due to an unexpected encounter with a drunk driver, my patella was crushed and not repairable. I've been given numerous braces by Docs over the years, at considerably more expense than this Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap. THIS one is the first to provide immediate relief. Obviously, although I lost a lot of muscle and ligature tissue as well, this device is able to target what is left in such a way as to enable movement without pain - immediately! Because the opposite knee has done double-duty supporting my weight in grocery store lines, etc., it has developed some of its own issues. I will probably swap the current one out for one size larger due to scar tissue that has formed and use the original for the "good" knee, although the velcro straps have allowed a secure fit.Not only does it provide the reinforcement needed, it seems to have enabled me to take that next step with much less intentional focus on placing that foot and shifting my weight properly. This effect also seems to last for some time after the strap has been removed. Associated backaches have been significantly reduced.

I bought this for knee pain that was bothering me when I rode my bike. I think it might be MCL. I’ve worn it all the time besides riding and sleeping. It came recommended by someone who is a hiker. I’ve worn it for about 3 weeks and I believe it has been the reason my knee has seldom hurt riding. I measured and got a small. It fits but it had too much exposed Velcro that was sticking on fabric. I covered it with soft cloth to help when wearing long pants. I’d order a size up if I order again. It still seems to be effective and I wear it all the time without noticing it much.

Maybe i need a larger size. Not sure but this brave cut off the circulation below my knee and i had Petechia above my calf

This brace made my knee feel tighter and more stable while hiking. I bought two of them but started out only wearing it on my right knee at first. During the hike my right knee was feeling so much better (not so much knocking around in the joint) that I took the other one out and wore it on the left. I guess I have some tightness in my IT Band that causes some issues (no true diagnosis) but before I had the knee strap, on an 11 mile hike with steep inclines (especially going downhill) my right knee became excruciatingly painful to the point I was afraid I wouldn't be able to finish the hike. I did and the knee felt better next day. Anyway, I'm hoping these knee straps will help avoid that problem in the future. I'll report back.