I had meniscus tear surgery. I want to get brace to support my knee when I work out in gym. I am 33 yrs old. Is this right product for me?
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Hello,Thank you for your interest! We strongly suggest that you get a physician's opinion and recommendation based off your diagnosis. However, I can definitely let you know what knee supports are recommended for post op support: Bauerfeind Genutrain P3 Knee and the Reaction Knee Brace. Both knee braces provide more support to the ligaments and knee.MMAR Sports Medicine
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Yes, I believe so. I had a torn ACL, a ripped meniscus on both sides and a cracked femur in two places from a dirt bike accident. I am a 46 year old woman that runs and this brace gives good solid support and I have tried several, this by far is the best!!!
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This is a lite support for the knee. I would advise you to seek your Orthopedist's views on the proper knee support.
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hey so far working great .i wear one on each knee i suffer from charcot foot due to (diabetes) and had reconstruction surgery so my right leg is more than one inch shorter. i also wear prosthetic. i wear them on all my workouts which includes tread mill ,recumbent and lite weights hope i helped.life is good kwb
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The 401 is a level 1 (limited support) McDavid brace primarily used for compression to prevent the knee from swelling. If this is what you need it is adequate, if you are looking for substantial support it is not.
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From what I've have read about the product and of course my own experience, yes. I was quite impressed with the support's performance in staying in place. Give it a try.
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My brace is very tight and use it for gym workout and tai chi...so use it an hour at a time.it is too uncomfortable to wear it over ang period of time.
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Knee brace is great for strenuous activities ... gym, skiing, etc. It does restrict some knee movement but not too much of a problem. My opinion ... for runners, this brace will be a burden. It will throw the runner off balance for one; secondly, the brace will have the nasty habit of sliding down from the knee. I know the second problem firshand for it affected my skiing. The runners up and down action will definitely shift the brace requiring frequent adjustments upward. You can always tighten the velcro straps super tight but that will restrict blood flow and eventually cramping. Only my opinion! And yes, as you said, it is rock solid and its flexibility is somewhat restrictive. Knee brace is great for strenuous activities ... gym, skiing, etc. It does restrict some knee movement but not too much of a problem. My opinion ... for runners, this brace will be a burden. It will throw the runner off balance for one; secondly, the brace will have the nasty habit of sliding down from the knee. I know the second problem firshand for it affected my skiing. The runners up and down action will definitely shift the brace requiring frequent adjustments upward. You can always tighten the velcro straps super tight but that will restrict blood flow and eventually cramping. Only my... » Read More Knee brace is great for strenuous activities ... gym, skiing, etc. It does restrict some knee movement but not too much of a problem. My opinion ... for runners, this brace will be a burden. It will throw the runner off balance for one; secondly, the brace will have the nasty habit of sliding down from the knee. I know the second problem firshand for it affected my skiing. The runners up and down action will definitely shift the brace requiring frequent adjustments upward. You can always tighten the velcro straps super tight but that will restrict blood flow and eventually cramping. Only my opinion! And yes, as you said, it is rock solid and its flexibility is somewhat restrictive. « Show Less
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This product is great for supporting your knees for a short time during intense exercise. If your looking for somthing for all day use, i would recommend getting a compression sleeve. They are comfortable and easy to put on and maintain.
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I will be 50 in April, have had 6 knee operations, and LOVE this series of workout BECAUSE of its low impact! I am now doing the Master Series and use knee bands for my tendinitis when it flares up, but they don't prevent me from doing the workouts! He shows how to modify the exercises for folks with knee problems and constantly reminds you to protect your knees! Not knowing what your knee issues are, I would say you would be fine. If in doubt, ask your doctor. Good luck!
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Yes. I tore the muscle in my knee and it wrapped well around the injured area. It is really great for me.
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Marguerite, since your situation involves several surgeries, I would consult with your doctor on this. It worked for my knee, but then my knee was just sore and my situation did not involve surgery. Make sure that if you use this cream it will not complicate any recovery for you. Take care.
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I would think not. there is a different material underneath. I would not suggest wearing a knee brace/support other then it's original intention.
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The knee brace is a L or R brace. You can buy one that will secure a TENS unit and you will save yourself $200 from these scam artists with their "special" setting. Look online for a TENS knee chart so you can place them in the right spot on the muscle while the brace is on. Again, that is only to replicate this waste of money product, you do not need the brace if you are getting a TENS unit. You will not be walking anywhere with the TENS unit forcing the muscles to contract and relax. You need to stay sedentary for it to work the muscles and break up the scar tissues or work the weaker muscle area. The knee brace is a L or R brace. You can buy one that will secure a TENS unit and you will save yourself $200 from these scam artists with their "special" setting. Look online for a TENS knee chart so you can place them in the right spot on the muscle while the brace is on. Again, that is only to replicate this waste of money product, you do not need the brace if you are getting a TENS unit. You will not be walking anywhere with the TENS unit forcing the muscles to contract and relax. You need to stay sedentary for it to work the muscles and break up the scar tissues or work the... » Read More The knee brace is a L or R brace. You can buy one that will secure a TENS unit and you will save yourself $200 from these scam artists with their "special" setting. Look online for a TENS knee chart so you can place them in the right spot on the muscle while the brace is on. Again, that is only to replicate this waste of money product, you do not need the brace if you are getting a TENS unit. You will not be walking anywhere with the TENS unit forcing the muscles to contract and relax. You need to stay sedentary for it to work the muscles and break up the scar tissues or work the weaker muscle area. « Show Less
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Yes ! I have water in my knee and the pain and joints are similar to LCL which Locks, Catches and Gives AwayI use this brace when I am out walking and in the house. You can also run with it on as well.
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I found it a great help for the problem I had. I injured a tendon in my knee where my knee actually tried to move sideways! It would not hold me up. This brace was most helpful as I waited for the healing to take place. And I was careful to be sure I rested it so it would heal. It gave me all the support I needed. I first tried the over-the-counter bulky ones and they caused too much rubbing and irritation. This fit like a glove. I hope this helps you.
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Yes it would work great for him. Its very easy on the knees but should probably be used with knee braces at first until he gets used to the motion. It works great! Hard at first, but it's worth it if he sticks with it.
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Absolutely. I have a bad left knee and have been using this brace for swimming since 1996 when I hyperextended it getting on a rocking boat. My family doctor sent me to an orthopedic surgeon who said I would have to have the knee replaced in 6 months. I have seen so many knee replacements go bad at 69 years old I am not willing to take the chance. I replace mine every year because the wear and tear of taking them off they just get shabby looking. These are for not for 'frog' kicking, that is too much stress on the joint. I have a friend who is a proffesional swim coach an I am still swimming three days a week.
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If you have torn meniscus Do NOT do Squats..Dr. Oz showed a exercise he did for his torn Meniscus instead of surgery , and it works..Go to his website I'm sure it's there.The show was a few months ago, but check it out.
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"good support"? more like good compression and good at keeping alignment. But as a true support, not so sure, you'd probably want something more sturdy/velcro action. But if you've got a relatively healthy knee and want a feel good safeguard, I'd say this would do the job. If you're coming back from injury or have knee pain or weakness, then you'll probably want something more substantial. In my unprofessional opinion ;)
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I have an ACL tear with meniscus injury post recon, but my knee still buckles from time to time with certain activities. I bought this guard for my recent trekking trip to Nepal and my knee held up pretty well with it.. Up till the day of the descent of 4hrs, when the knee gave way. The swelling was minimal though and I recovered in abt 2days. Not too bad, so think the guard must have helped.
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Sorry about your knee. No fun for sure. I am not a doctor however I will share my sons experience. My son was born with a severe club foot that required 3 surgeries to correct at 14 months old. He is now 26 years and has been suffering with arthritis for about 4 years. I originally bought this for myself and he had asked me if I thought it could help him. I was not sure if it would so we gave it a try and it did! He said that it works great for him. I now see that there are pads available on Amazon. I will be buying some here. (The unit wants you to purchase replacements from China. I did not feel comfortable doing that). Best wishes to you. Cheryl