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..

Been using Cho pat for almost 15 years. Great for my knees while running/exercisin

The best product I have found for preventing patellar shift and protecting tendons. It's a little cumbersome to wear, though easy to put on, but it is worth it.

I ordered a small from the medium because the medium is too large now; however, the small is too small...I am inbetween now. I still use he medium...this does stabilise my knee cap!

Shipped fast! I bought a small for my 5’8 son who weighs 120 lbs. He ran a track meet wearing it with NO complaints. It was comfortable with no pinching or scratching! Very good quality of material!

I don't really feel like it helped my patellar tendonitis at all. I felt like I was only using it because I needed some support. Not exactly worth it in my opinion. About my tendonitis: I'm finally getting my tendonitis healed by my chiropractor/gastrointestinal doctor. I learned that the arches in my feet are collapsing, which is inflaming the cartilage in my knees and making me walk sideways to compensate for the pain. My doctor's office has special shoe inserts that act as support arches. Walking feels so much more comfortable now and the pain in my knees is extinguished! They hurt the most while playing tennis, and at one point I had to take a break in lessons because of how bad the pain was. I can play totally fine now. I'm so happy! The brand is "Foot Levelers". They really help my mild pronation and comfort.

I've purchased this item several times, usually in beige color, first time in black. It really stabilizes the patella and does not interfere with physical activity. This was originally recommended by my Orthopedic Surgeon. Small size fits perfectly for me. I wear it while golfing, sweep and scull rowing, Zumba, long walks, hiking.

I have knee arthritis, and have tried everything short of knee replacement for pain relief. In an effort to continue my favorite activities (dancing and cycling), I decided to order several knee braces and test them out. Although most helped, some gave more support than others, and were more comfortable to wear. Here is a summary of my findings: Futuro Sport Moisture Control Knee Support – good support, but hot, sweaty, and not very comfortable. Restricted movement. The knee cutout didn’t fit around my kneecap very well. Big, black, and ugly. Why do manufacturers think we need to advertise that we are wearing a brace? Futuro Stablizing Knee Support – a simple elastic sleeve. At least this one was beige, but still hot and restricted movement some. Good support. Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap – the double knee strap seems to provide very good support, but when you bend your knee, the edges dig in to your skin. Very uncomfortable, restricted movement significantly. Worst of all, the prickly side of the velcro faces out and gets stuck on your clothing or scratches your other leg. Bracoo Knee Strap – simple but effective – good support and comfortable to wear. Could be worn above or below the knee – two of these would mimic the Cho-Pat but be far more comfortable, without restricting movement – although it might not be big enough if your leg muscles are large above the knee. Neo G Medical Grade VCS Jumpers Knee Patella Band Strap – The silicone pad on this provided very good support on either side of the patella to help stablize it. Good comfort and mobility. Only gripes – it was not beige, and when worn on the left knee, the velcro strap must go on the inside, where it can get knocked loose by your right leg brushing against it. Futuro Sport Adjustable Knee Strap – Very comfortable. The molded padding provides some lateral support, but not quite as much as the Neo G. Jumper’s Patellar Tendon Strap with Silicone Pad by Oppo Medical – Very comfortable, but only places pressure on the center of the patella, not the sides – and therefore did little to help me. Might be helpful for other conditions. Very unobtrusive. My choice? For workouts and biking, Neo G below and Bracoo above the knee. For dancing – Neo G – unless I’m wearing pantyhose, in which case either of the Futuros would be less likely to snag. For everyday wear – the Futuro knee strap – A little less support but a lot more comfort.