Customer Reviews

Pro-Tec Athletics Short Sleeve Knee Support (Medium)

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I was training for a half marathon and needed support after I injured me knee by having my leg hyper-extend outward (meniscus injury I believe). I couldn't run for weeks and finally succumbed to the notion that I needed a brace if I wanted to run in my race. Luckily, someone else had written a review with her same measurements as I, so I bought what she bought... 5'7", 135lbs, bought a small. Tight squeeze, but comfortable. At first I didn't believe that this brace could actually give me support for running, but it magically did. I was able to run for miles and not feel pain, and I performed my half marathon easily. The only thing I did not like about the construction of this brace was the crease line on the back of the knee...my knee bends and then inevitably rubs against this crease creating some discomfort, but nothing like feeling the pain in my knee. Definitely small and not bulky, which was another main reason I bought this brace. It absorbs a lot of your sweat, so after a 13 mile run it is indeed wet. Right after I am done running and walking to cool down, I flip the brace down to my ankle and eventually take it off. WORTH IT!

Bought these to run with since I developed osgood schlatters at a young age and have had bad knees since. They worked well for light workouts but didn't provide the patellar stability that I needed as they mostly supported the upper knee region to the thigh. Would recommend for those who need very light support but definitely not for more severe knee problems or for stability when playing lateral movement sports like basketball or tennis.

I've never used a knee support before this one, but I can't get over how perfectly it works!! I hurt my knee about 3 weeks ago (runner's knee) and quickly ordered this when I still couldnt walk without a limp a week later. The product came sooner than expected and worked wonders; I could walk normally when wearing it and, after a few days of that, I didn't need support anymore! Now I just wear this when running. It's comfortable, easy to put on, and really effective. I would highly reccommend this to anyone looking for help recovering from a knee injury. I'm about 5'7 140 and the size S fit well (really tight, but it needs to be).

I have thin legs and this brand is the ONLY non-adjustable brace/support that I could find that was tight enough to fit. I really like the fit and the fact that it is shorter than the other, bulkier brands.

Fits pretty well and stays in place except when doing extreme work outs (such as grappling). Provides support and has helped reduce my knee pain. Light weight.
Pretty slimy from sweat when removed even after light exercise, but doesn't develop a smell easily. Stretched a little in the first week of use, but not since then. Starting to show wear around the knee cap hole after two months of use, for 20 hours a week. No noticeable decline in performance however.