Pro-Tec Athletics Knee Patellar Tendon Strap

by Pro-Tec

Product Features

• Alleviates patellar pain, including conditions of tendinitis, chondromalacia, patello-femoral pain
• Provides moderate compression to the patellar tendon, reducing forces to the femoral groove
• Helps to stabilize patella, improving patellar tracking
• Unique attachment system allows user to adjust strap with one hand
• Stays in place

Product Description

How It Works: Knee Pro-Tec provides compression on the patellar tendon, helping spread pressure uniformly across the patellar tendon, reducing discomfort and irritation. This compression may also help stabilize your patella, improving its tracking. In addition, Knee Pro-Tec absorbs stress to the knee, reducing vibrations in the femoral groove.

Design Theory: The Knee Pro-Tec patellar tendon strap is designed to provide consistent pressure on the patellar tendon. The strap is made from neoprene, which stretches, allowing it to stay comfortably in place. Tubing, sewn into the neoprene, is used to provide gentle compression and a plastic loop is utilized to make it easier to adjust. The strap attaches with a velcro closure.

Sizing:
Small            10”-12”                                  
Medium         12 1/8”- 13 5/8”        
Large           13 ¾”- 15 ½”
X-Large        15 5/8” – 17 ½”
*(Circumference measured just below knee cap)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.5 x 0.7 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004AOGA56
• Item model number: 1-PT-SIZ
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #879 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #27 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Sports Medicine > Braces & Supports > Braces

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great patella strap at a great price, November 25, 2009

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J Paul Todd (Los Gatos, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pro-Tec Athletics Knee Patellar Tendon Strap (Misc.)

I've suffered on and off for years with exercise-induced knee pain which meant that several times each year I had to avoid any kind of impact training. Even getting up and down stairs became painful. I finally tried a patella strap a few years ago by Nike and it worked really well but was quite bulky and was consequently a little uncomfortable. After plenty of research, I decided to try this band and it's fantastic. Lightweight, comfortable, incredibly durable and very effective. My main exercise routine is circuit/ interval training so my knee gets a lot of varied range of movement and this thing really stays in place without me having to tighten it too much.

One minor thing to note is that it stretches during the first month or so of use (I was using it 4 times per week for an hour at a time). I found that the stretch band across the back of the knee stretched by around 1/2 inch to 1 inch. I found that the size guide is very accurate based on the unstretched length, but bear this in mind when you order if you are close to the border between 2 sizes.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works well but sizing chart is WAY OFF, October 14, 2009

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Shannon H. Zilligen (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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Had to return it because the sizing chart told me I was a large and it was WAY TOO BIG. I would have loved to get another one, but I ordered a bunch of knee braces at the same time and all them helped with the knee pain so I just ended up returning it. I say order a size smaller than they say....

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprising support, June 16, 2008

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J. N. Smith "science fiction addict" (Newark, DE) - See all my reviews
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I bought a pair because my knees ache a little when I climb stairs and I had plans to hike Grand Canyon. I was amazed that my knees did not hurt at all hiking down 7.5 miles. My joints were slightly sore afterward when I removed the straps and walked around, but it was hardly noticeable. I highly recommend these straps - they save a lot of discomfort for the price.

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