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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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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I don't have a meniscus tear, but I had water on both knees due to irritation with arthritis. The brace really worked wonders for stabilization. I am able to cycle (35 - 40 miles) and walk without pain.
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I don't think this would be the brace you want for sports, as that type appears to fit much tighter. This brace will remove weight off of your knee if applied correctly; but the amount of tension required could become uncomfortable on a long hike. The knee hinge is geared and almost friction free, the tension is not adjustable. It worked fantastic to keep the weight off of the tibia plateau for the eight week healing period. It allowed for moderate amounts of walking when the diagnosis was eight weeks of zero weight on the knee joint.
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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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Yes. I have a problem with my knee buckling but not since I started wearing the brace.
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I suppose you are asking if you can play sports while wearing the brace? Yes. It will make you shoes a little tighter because it is thick, but I did cycling when I wore mine. I didn't do anything higher impact than that because I wanted to let the ligaments heal, but if you want to push it, I"m sure the brace will help.
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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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The stays give good support for lateral to medial movement (twisting motion). I have some really complicated braces which I wouldn't recommend unless you are a younger person with knee injuries. I like these, they relief the pain and over use of knees that need to be replaced in the very near future.
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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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I have a similar condition and I love this brace. It supports but gives good flexibility. Buy one size bigger than what they say though. I will buy again when I need a new one.
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It might help in that it would make you more aware of your knee position, but as a layman, I don't think it would have enough support to prevent hyperextension. In my case I couldn't get the brace to stay put while walking, could be a sizing issue - not sure.
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I bought this brace and cant even wear it . It is made of cheap pvc and in my opinion would break easily. It was a waste of money for me and my injuries were also sport related. It provides no support or stabilization. Hope this helps u
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Kim, I don't believe so because I regularly do my exercises at the gym. Also, I am not dependent on the brace, I wear it only to help me heal whenever I hurt my back.
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This is a light brace. I have bad arthritis in both my knees (one needs to be replaced, maybe this winter) and it does help quite a bit. It is not as much support as one of the hinged braces, but it is not as cumbersome either. It provides compression and light support to keep the knee stable and take some of the pressure off it. It's also more breathable than most braces so more comfortable to wear. It's not a miracle cure, but it's about the best soft brace I've ever tried.
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Yes that's what I use it for...I have had surgery and this brace helps support durng high activity times...
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Absolutely! I hurt my knee last year playing soccer and now wear it everyday for added support. The compression isolates the joint for more stability. I even used this winter and was able to go skiing!