Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap - Black Medium 14-16"
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Product Reviews of Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap - Black Medium 14-16"
Product Review: Stabilized knee
Summary: 4 Stars
I was waiting to see an orthopedic surgeon and in the mean time my knee, leg, hip and back were hurting so much I could barely walk. The muscle behind knee was in a knot. I had to do something for relief. I was using a brace that covered the whole knee except for a small circle in the front and it helped minimally. I decided to try this brace since it wasn't so restrictive. The elastic fabric behind the knee gave a massaging effect to the muscle in the back of the knee and the bands above and below the knee stabilized the knee. I finally saw the orthopedic surgeon and he diagnosed my problem as a torn cartilage. Surgery is still a month away but this knee brace has made my knee pain tolerable. The surgeon asked me if the brace works for me, I should wear it. None of the doctors I saw suggested anything for relief except pain meds and surgery. The only problem I have with the brace is that the bands are a little abrasive to my skin. Note: This brace does not correct the torn cartilage. It needs to be repaired but its giving me relief while I wait on surgery.Product Review: Supports without slipping
Summary: 5 Stars
Had trouble with single strap knee supports when playing tennis. They kept slipping off of my knee. Not so with the Cho_pat, gives me the support I need and stays put also very comfortable.Product Review: This knee brace is awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am training for a marathon and have knee problems from some past leg injuries. I ordered this cho-pat knee brace along with some other knee straps and braces when I realized that my knees were not holding up to my training. I set out for a 13 mile run using the simple single knee straps that I had ordered in addition to this brace. I ran for 3.5 miles and one of my knees began to hurt but I tried to run through it. It got worse so I took the single knee strap off my other knee and positioned it above my knee cap to simulate the design of this dual action cho-pat brace and headed back to my house. I was surprised to find that my pained had reduced and I was able to run all the way back to my house, now at mile 8. I quickly exchanged the two knee straps for the cho-pat brace. My pain was even more greatly reduced by just putting the cho-pat brace on!!! I set back out and ran the rest of the 13 miles with only the reduced amount of pain. I have used this brace every run from that point on and now I have zero pain while I run in my most problematic knee. I ordered a second cho-pat for my other knee early on as well. My wife is also training for the marathon and I told her to try my "extra" knee brace. Now we own 4 between the two of us. I highly recommend this brace. However, this brace is designed for running and other sport activities. It is comfortable to wear as long as you are not sitting down because it has elastic webbing located behind the knee that "bunches up" if you try to wear it sitting down. I am amazed how well the brace stays in place during running. I never have to readjust it, even in my long runs.Product Review: Works where others don't
Summary: 5 Stars
My knee swelled up and hurt to the point I was going to have to stop my nightly power walks. X-rays were negative. The doctor prescribed one of those large braces that didn't help at all. The little Cho-Pat gave instant relief and I was able to continue my walks. If nothing else has helped for you try this one. I bought mine after reading a large number of reviews that said the same thing.
If you are on the cusp buy the smaller one. It stretches over time. It has good adjustment, but if you run yourself out of space to attach the Velcro it wouldn't be effective anymore. Mine had to be quite tight to be effective.
I've taken glucosamine and chondroitin for many years. A friend picked up three bottles for me at Sams that turned out to just have glucosamine. I didn't associate the swelling and pain with the change until I switched back and it got better.
But the Cho-Pat was a Godsend in the interim.
Product Review: knee brace
Summary: 5 Stars
The cho pat brace works well. It stretches a little so when you are between sizes, it is better to buy the smaller size. This was the best price I could find on the item.