McDavid 429 Ps Ii Hinged Knee Stabilizer

I have purchased a lighter duty unit - NEENCA Professional Knee Brace - first https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R62C645. It was providing some good protection for light walking. It was helping me. I then went to the orthopedic doctor for my bad knee which had prior torn ligaments. He recommended a better brace for heavier use - rough surface hiking and sports. They showed me the unit they were going to get for me. Since I looked for the current brace, I knew Amazon had braces that would work just as good as the $750 unit they recommended. (I had other braces years ago which were very uncomfortable.) There are different versions and sizes that I had to deal with. My wife said at these prices, for $50 I could take the chance trying out difference styles and sizes.After much reading of reviews, I determined this is would probably work fine. I liked the one with interchangeable hinge, but I have one lighter duty unit already. This seem reasonably compact, has knee cap protection and seem like it would be comfortable since the fabric stretches rather than fold below the strap. My analysis turned out to be correct. I now can perform exercises like elliptical with good support and it was comfortable, more than the bulky older braces I had in the past.There are a few things you have to be aware: this is elastic and will be tight against you leg, when you sweat in it, it will be somewhat difficult to remove. It is suggested to be only worn for a couple of hours, you should not wear it all day, especially to sleep. I wear the other lighter unit all day when I go to work, I would not wear this one. Finally, these are wear item, even the $750 medical version. How long it lasts, depends on how much you use it.For the savings, I rather have this and other lighter versions rather than the expensive medical unit I wouldn't wear often like the two combination I have bought. BTW, my knees are getting better with my combination.

I'm so glad that I have this. I've had problems with my right knee most of my life, and problems with my right ankle. Then, I started having issues with my right hip. I had months of physical therapy for the hip and it wasn't getting better. My knee was bothering me again, but when I tried to strengthen it, the kneecap would move out of position and swell.I ordered this and within 3 days, my hip problems resolved and my knee got considerably stronger. Now, after wearing it for a few hours here and there whenever I am physically active, my right ankle has been getting stronger and bothering me less, too!I like the loops at the top of the brace. They really do help me pull it on.It's very easy to take the hinges out and wash the cloth part of the brace.My only complaint is that I wish that the portion of cloth below the knee were a little longer because it does somewhat restrict circulation and put pressure on a vein on the back of my leg.I've been very pleased with this product.As far as sizing, my knee is about 16" around and I have purchased the Large, and feel like it fits me well.

The right brand to use. Works flawlessly with just the right amount of tension.Durable velcro connection.

I had knee surgery at the beginning of March. I had an old knee brace that wasn't cutting it anymore. My physical therapist suggested this brand specifically. Very flexible, has great stability, does not come loose and I can wear it to the gym while rehabbing my knee. They have a different one without hinges I will probably get for my other knee later. Great product, highly recommend it.

I purchased this brace due to a knee injury called Runners Knees. A member of my running group highly recommended it. When I ordered it, it was noted the delivery time would be 3wks. Low and behold I got it today so about a week .I tested it out today on a run. It was a bit heavy and tight. I adjusted the straps that relieved some of the pressure. It has great support around the knee area. It has hinges on the inner and outer brace which stabilizes the knee.As I said I tested it on a run today. A bit heavy but very effective. It was a bit difficult to remove and that could be due to sweat. It’s true to size I ordered a medium and maybe a large would’ve given a little wiggle room. I would definitely measure your knee/leg prior to ordering .I’m looking forward to running without it but for now I’ll let it do what it do and that’s to stabilize and help with recovery.Please be mindful it’s not only for runners but for anyone with knee injuries or issues. Perfect use to recover from surgery...

Need larger sizes

Great support. Size fits perfect, just make sure you look at chart and get the correct size for what you need. Wife loves it, makes my life easier ;-) You slip it on over the foot and pull up, has pull straps to pull up. One thing that would be nice if they had pull straps to take back off, wouldn't have to work so hard at if it hard to bend over with a bad knee. She wore it to her Ortho Doc the other day and he complimented this as a good one, he was glad to see we didn't get the ones locally, etc.Before this one, I got my wife the two different ones you can get from Wal-Mart / Wal-Greens, etc. and both were useless for real support and fit. Those had wrap and lock like ties to keep it on your leg and just did not fit. Their one size fit all did not work and I returned them the next day and order this one.The order came in two days with just regular delivery selected - so save yourself some money and don't spend the money for expedited deliver for $24.99. Very happy with this seller and will look for them in the future.

This brace is really tight around the knee and causes circulation issues causing the knee to swell even more. It does support but it’s painful to wear and if we hadn’t already tossed the box, I’d return it.