I do some weight training, squats, lunges, etc but my knee bothers me mostly when I run. Is this a good brace for running?
378801
I wear it when I run and it helps a little with the pain. It stays in place well, but does make your knees quite sweaty
2106074
I run in them for short distances as well as rowing machine they have good support for the knee but don't know if I would use it for say legit distance running
828246
I wish I could answer this for you. I have to have a knee replacement and the custom brace made it difficult to wear long pants. Also, I got pulled over through all securities with the custom brace. I have bone against bone. It does give me support so that I do not turn my knee in an awkward position. I think your orthopedic doctor could give good advice on this one. Pat W
1894160
Yes I use this brace to run but it didn't last long before it lost it's elasticity.
102664
It can, if you wear it too long and/or are sitting for any length of time. I would think that's true of any brace. I wear mine to play golf. I've learned to put it on AFTER I get to the course; and take it off immediately once I'm done playing. The first and only time I put it on at home and made the 20 minute drive to the course, it was quite uncomfortable. As an extreme example, I cannot imagine wearing any knee-brace on a flight of any significant length of time. Forget comfort, that has to be dangerous to your health.
1543840
For me, it helped to support the patella during running, but I still had pain during lifting. PT tape helped more during lifting.
420085
In my opinion this knee pad provides protection when you land on your knees while playing sports like soccer, basketball etc. It does not provide the support needed for squatting with weights. You should look at products like this ...http://www.amazon.com/Lifter-Weight-Lifting-Supports-Training/dp/B00BTZAMIK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1424548026&sr=8-9&keywords=knee+protection+for+weight+lifting
206612
Based on experience, this brace works well with an active lifestyle---much better than braces that use velcro. This is a sleeve that contains flexible support rods on both sides of the knee. It is very comfortable and provides good support. I wear it daily on both knees and recommend it highly.
1667050
I don't know if these are good for running. If you do get these make sure to use high socks because the material of the ankle weights may remove some skin, lol. It's a little coarse. But I have the 10 lb weights even when I walk with them on I can feel it wanting to scrape my skin. Maybe another one with a wider Velcro strap that can hold it more secure. Be careful with running with ankle weights as it may not be good for your knees. Hope this helps, good luck
2040891
I work with it on and it can get knocked out pretty easily. I don't run very much any more. I went for a little jog this morning and I think I would be able to run with it. A hard run I don't know my knees won't let me do that anymore
729345
Yes very much so!! It is comfortable and wearable for support during activities that may produce strain on the knee. I wear it when I exercise and when I'm working for stability which protects from further damage. Get one or two you won't be sorry!!!
880540
I have one for my rt. knee while it gives the mental effect of stability I would be very careful torquing your foot as this is a much softer brace unlike the ones with sturdier metal supports. It advertises metal but feels very flimsy the three Velcro fasteners I like and very comfortable under pants or jeans but for athletic activity I would worry about it.
351198
I dont know michael. I think most importantly it's going to come down to your tolerance and what you need from a brace in order to feel support. Myself I like things tighter than looser when it comes to my knee so i opted smaller.
1536018
I would say yes. I mostly wear mine to work. I'm a CNA so at work I'm on my feet with lots of getting up and down and lifting. I'm not a runner, but it's a really nice brace
380132
This is a lite support for the knee. I would advise you to seek your Orthopedist's views on the proper knee support.
495543
I am not a runner so I can not answer this. But it helps my knee when I play racquetball which involve a lots of running too.
729349
I already had knee problems when I started using this brace so I can't say if it is good for preventing problems...but I can say that it supports my knee and so I feel that I would not cause more injury.