Excellent Support
Anyone involved in sports has the potential of suffering a strain or injury to the knee, especially if the sport requires running or repetitive motion. Having injured a knee in the past I know how unpleasant this is and how long it takes to recover. I didn’t have a sleeve like this when I was recovering but I wish I did.<br /><br />This knee sleeve is made of a stretchy material that provides enough stretch to fit comfortably but still remain snug; that is, it does not cut off circulation while is stays in place. It does not pinch or cause irritation behind the knee when the knee is bent either which is nice. The whole is very breathable though it still gets a little warm when worn (to be fair, I am writing this at the onset of summer – everything is warm).<br /><br />The main feature of this sleeve is the silicone buttress that supports and semi-immobilizes the kneecap. It is a round insert (insert in the sense that it is sewn in, not removable) that provides two things for the knee: it keeps the knee cap from floating (a residual problem I still have from years ago) and it provides some cushioning that assists a bit with minor impacts. The cushioning is nice, but keeping the kneecap in place is very helpful as it keeps it from sliding and pinching the muscle.<br /><br />While this sleeve does slightly restrict movement is does not really interfere with most activities. It is comfortable/breathable, it provides good protection for the knee and it keeps things in place so the knee can heal faster. Overall I am very pleased with it and wish I had this years ago.<br /><br />Disclaimer: I was provided a sample of this product in exchange for a fair, honest and thorough review. Even though I received this product at no cost I have rated and reviewed this product without bias, based solely on my experience with it.
Rating: 5 stars