Pro-Tec Athletics IT Band Compression Wrap

I ran a 2015 NYC marathon. I had hurt my IT band during my training and was afraid I wouldn't get to the finish line on my big day. On the 59th street bridge, at about mile 16, my IT band was hurting my knee so badly I thought I'd have to call an ambulance. I had this band available in my running pouch, so I put it on really tightly and tried to at least walk to the end of the bridge. To my surprise, the pain slowly almost completely disappeared and I ran all the way to the end. Happy ending thanks to this great product.

I left last years NYC marathon with a raging IT Band issue. As I'd never had this happen before, I thought my racing days were over. I bought this band, and rain in a 60k 2 weeks later. Mo=ind you, I suffered that entire 7 hours. But using this band, in conjunction with a lot of stretching and rolling, I ran the Disney Half and whole marathon 2 months later, with no IT band issues at all. I did not use the band during these races either. I wore it during training, but the pain was gone after a month.The band will not magically cure your issues, and it won't make the pain go away on its own. Find some good IT band stretching exercises, foam roll the crap out of your IT band, and you can lick it in a little more than a month.

Just like other reviewers, I developed IT band issues/knee pain during a long run a couple weeks ago and was looking for something to help. I had been doing everything I was supposed to- stretching, foam rolling, yoga, and I still developed knee pain. I thought it was my shoes- too much mileage- so I got a new pair and still had knee pain. It was fairly predictable- happened about 3-4 miles into my runs. So I purchased this compression wrap based on the reviews and I was able to run 10 miles this morning with zero knee pain. It's amazing actually. Some advice about use though... I watched the youtube videos about proper placement and thought I had it right, but about 4 miles into my run, my knee started getting slightly sore and I began to worry. I stopped and adjusted the band a little closer to the top of knee, and that seemed to do the trick for me. So be prepared for some adjustments as you get used to where you individually need to place it. Other than that, I cannot believe I am sitting here right now with zero pain after a 10 mile run! I am confident that I will be able to tackle my half marathon next weekend and that I won't be limping across the finish line! Get one!

This product has made running pain free for my knee. I have runners knee due to ITB band pain. After about 2 miles running and then for many hours after running my left knee would be in pain. I first tried a knee sleeve but that only helped very little. I found this product and saw that for some it helped their ITB pain and thought I would give it a try.I was not expecting a lot, but even a little relief would be good. This thing worked beyond my wildest expectations. While running I have no pain and after running only the tiniest bit of soreness (not pain). I truly can't believe how well this thing works.I do not know if it will work for you, but at the price it is listed, it is a small price to pay for a chance at ITB pain relief.A few tips. On my first run I had the band too high and not positioned correctly. I have mine just above the knee so the band on the thigh does not bother while running. It is probably a little lower than instructed int he manual. I also had to adjust it farther to the outside of my leg than I originally had it. I had to stop a few times on my first run to get it right, but after that it has worked great.I would highly recommend you give it a try if you have ITB runners knee pain. It has made my running so much more enjoyable.

I have suffered from IT band syndrome for about 5 years, which flares up every time I do a lot of walking on uneven surfaces (hikes, vacations, etc.). I ordered this before a two-week trip with a lot of walking involved, although I didn't really expect much. On the first full day, I started to have knee pain and put this band on to see if it would help. My pain immediately stopped! Throughout the rest of the trip, anytime I began to feel discomfort, I put the band on and it relieved the pain. I've found it's also helpful when I'm doing squats with heavy weights. I was very skeptical as to whether this would work, but I'm so glad I tried it! Saved my vacation!

12/19/2016: Didn't really work as advertised. I know some customers reported that the band helped them, it had no impact for me. What I have done since is gone to physical therapy to work on my glutes and used the stretches suggested by Athlean-X on Youtube (requires fat gripz or similar tube). I've also been using Rogue Fitness Voodoo bands to wrap my knees while I do Gary Gray's Lunge Matrix before a run. The combination of these has helped move me from debilitating pain at 0.9 miles to no issues through 1.8 miles or so. I hope I can continue to increase my mileage and improve my times without the IT band issue. The other thing I recommend is downing an Ibuprofen after running to reduce swelling. I don't ice.

I’m simply blown away by the effectiveness of this simple little band! I’ve been trying to rehab my ITBS for 3 years now but still experiencing some pain. I can run no problem for about 1 to 1.25 miles before a sharp pain on the outside of my knee stops me in my tracks. Hiking downhill, especially with a pack on my back becomes excruciating after only a few hundred yards. I drew a mountain goat tag this year (once in a lifetime tag for those that don’t know) and I was extremely worried that I wouldn’t be able to hike the miles needed to get into the extreme terrain these beautiful creatures call home, so I bought this band as a last ditch effort. WOW! I spent 3 days at 12k feet, hiking screed fields, extreme slopes, and traversing snow patches all while carrying a 40 lb pack and not once...literally not once did I ever have the slightest tingling of pain on my knee! I was even able to load up with nearly 100 lbs of hide and meat on my back for an 8 mile descent without pain. Overall, we did just shy of 60 miles in 3 days and zero IT band pain. This little band will be with me on every adventure until I’m able to fix my ITBS without an aid and even them, I’ll probably bring it just in case, it’s really that good.

This product just got me through the Milton Keynes marathon after I got my first ever ITBS attack 5 days before the race. Was recommended one of these by a nice guy at Runners Need who sadly don't stock them. Placement is important but it's not too hard to get right. Check out some YouTube vids for help. The proof that it works is that about a mile in to my race yesterday, I could feel my knee starting to complain. I tightened the strap a bit tighter than I'd had it previously and the pain went away. A bit of advice though, Make sure the second bit of Velcro is at the front of your leg when the strap is on - you can put it on in both directions. I didn't and the back of my leg got rubbed a bit. Not major but a niggle throughout the race. Also be aware that you might get a bit of achiness in your quad as I did. Again nothing major, but I'm guessing the tight strap makes the blood flow drop a little so the lactic acid builds up a bit as you go. I paused and massaged my leg a couple of times and it really helped. No I need to rest up and sort out the underlying problem - weak hips and glutes!!!

I have been suffering from ITB syndrome since late November. I took a couple of weeks out but this did not solve the problem. After each run and sometimes during the run I have been suffering pain in my knee and then up the thigh to the hip. This would continue for around 24 hours and then subside. I have used a knee brace which certainly helped, but only during the run.I bought this band in the hope of returning to full training. I was not sure how it was meant to work and provide the relief, until i wore it. During a quite intense training session i could feel a dull pain just under the band, but no pain in the knee at all. After training there was no pain in the knee or the ITB. The following day still no pain.So far this has been a big success. I have included this support as part of a programme of exercise, stretching and massage. It has worked very well and given me more confidence in returning to full training. It appears to work by intercepting the tension in the ITB and moving the strain away from the knee.

It works. I completed the 2018 London marathon thanks to this band (and the amazing crowd). 6 week before the race i suffered badly with IT band pain. PLACEMENT IS KEY so don't give up when you first get it. It took me several attempts to get it right. I ended up using a permanent marker on my leg so I knew where to put it next time.Later in the race i felt it a little bit so I stopped and tightened it a little and it went instantly.What a miracle worker this thing is. Would highly recommend it if you get the awful pain on the side of your knee when you run

If it was't for this band, I wouldn't have been able to run my half marathon. I suffered from knee pains and this helps to limit the movement in the knee. This is by no means a solution to your problems but it can get you through a race or an event. I hurt my knee 2 weeks out from my first half marathon and this got me through. I would definitely recommend this product!

This product is very comfortable, easy to put on & does ease pressure away from the IT Band which has helped the longevity in which I have been able to run, however it is unfortunate to say that after only 6 weeks of use the rubber on many parts of the band started to tear and eventually snap.This is why I unfortunately had to give the product a 1 star review.My leg was not big enough for the large size strap according the size guide, but if you are still considering buying this product, I would suggest contemplating the larger size as the rubber may be thicker/stronger.