Will this support my knee from giving out when pushing off, playing sports like basketball and soccer? Not worried about hyperextension.
677099
It should. The side stabilizers work well and you do not feel the hinge when in use. Just be sure to order the right size. If worn wrong it can bite into the upper thigh.
677100
I use the brace to play basketball after my acl replacement. The metal on the sides prevents lateral movement. And the lock prevents hyper extension. Your knee will only bend as it's supposed to. No problem with pushing off and landing. I recommend it.
1794976
I use mine for racquetball after a torn rotator cuff. I like it. It seems to give the needed 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.
680114
Well I am 6ft 250lb and I play ice hockey and lacrosse with this brace and I am very happy and satisfied with the support. It is a wee bit thicker than my old knee brace, but not nearly as big as a medical brace. Best of luck to you.
773198
It does help and is very useful. I use it every day while walking. It supports the knee very well.
495544
This brace helped me for several years with a strained knee from constantly playing full court basketball. I am unfamiliar with runners knee.
1229711
My experience I used for support from a torn ligament to avoid my knee from slipping in and out of place. If you're using for support you will benefit with my experience with muscle and cartilage the body has to repair itself! Hope this helps!
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!!!
1512451
"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 ;)
1003874
I use them for playing basketball when I tweaked my ankle. They provide good support, but I would not use them when looking for support only.
881660
Volleyball or other "normal" pads are only somewhat effective for soccer. I wear a pair of 661 mountain biking knee pads. Very thick so lots of protection but the problem is that they move on the initial impact be it diving for a save or falling off my bike. I'm picking up a pair of these to wear UNDER my pads so that the big pad will take the fall and when it slips or moves this "base layer pad" will hopefully stay securely in place and absorb any additional impacts or sliding. The only question is since these were designed for basketball and a smooth court will the material holdup to the "grass" I play on which is very rough and unforgiving. We'll see... Volleyball or other "normal" pads are only somewhat effective for soccer. I wear a pair of 661 mountain biking knee pads. Very thick so lots of protection but the problem is that they move on the initial impact be it diving for a save or falling off my bike. I'm picking up a pair of these to wear UNDER my pads so that the big pad will take the fall and when it slips or moves this "base layer pad" will hopefully stay securely in place and absorb any additional impacts or sliding. The only question is since these were designed for basketball and a smooth court will the... » Read More Volleyball or other "normal" pads are only somewhat effective for soccer. I wear a pair of 661 mountain biking knee pads. Very thick so lots of protection but the problem is that they move on the initial impact be it diving for a save or falling off my bike. I'm picking up a pair of these to wear UNDER my pads so that the big pad will take the fall and when it slips or moves this "base layer pad" will hopefully stay securely in place and absorb any additional impacts or sliding. The only question is since these were designed for basketball and a smooth court will the material holdup to the "grass" I play on which is very rough and unforgiving. We'll see... « Show Less
716258
I would suggest asking your doctor about the knee ligament issue. The ankles get locked in with a padded device at the bottom. There is not a lot of pressure on the ankles it just keeps you from sliding off of the table when you are inverted.
2051557
Absolutely! I hurt my knee playing soccer and now I wear it everyday for added support. It isolates the joint just like more expensive models and
774924
It support the knee well when I have to get up and down. I don't feel pain unless I have to put weight on my knees. So I really don't think it's going to help much with the pain. It does keep the knees nice and warm.
2073941
It depends on what you are trying to achieve with it. It does not offer support to the wrist joint itself but does keep you from bending your wrist down very far. I am not sure if that would interfere with your game or help it.
513142
Yes it can handle knees and kicks. You might even get a sore knee or foot. It helps to have an anchor at the bottom too.
2014273
It does give, but I wouldn't say squishy. I think it is firm enough for good ankle support but soft enough if you land on a bony part like your knee or elbow.