Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Support Strap for Tendonitis & Knee Pain, Large

To start: I am 27 years old 6'5" currently 265 lbs (not fat, not skinny, think tight end build) and played college football and a little arena. I stopped working my legs out as hard as I did when I played football, and stopped stretching as often as well. This led to severe tendonitis in both of my patellar tendons in my knees. I tolerated the pain and even bought the Mueller single straps but they just didn't alleviate the pain enough to allow me to play flag football, soccer, or basketball. I researched possible braces on google and came across these Chopat knee braces. I bought 2 figuring 20 bucks a piece is a worthy gamble to allow me to play the sports I love again. Well they worked and I have been able to play sports for the last 2 years relatively pain free (until i stop moving afterwards :)) On to the review: This is a product that stretches out over time. DEFINITELY ORDER A SIZE SMALLER!!!! But essentially what makes this product so effective is the rubber tubing that is inside the neoprene or whatever the material is. This sometimes slips out when washed or dried (I dry mine to re shrink them)but its not hard to put back in and its not really an issue but I thought it worth mentioning as the rubber does seem to shift within the straps somewhat. I find that for me when the brace's top strap slides down over my patella as opposed to being in place above it, it actually incorporates the second rubber tubing to further the support of my patellar tendon. I actually wear it like this now and it feels incredible. Durability: i am big, strong, and rough when I play sports and this brace has maintained its support for over 2 years now, seen countless washes and only now is the Velcro starting to peel off... it can probably be sewn back on (I sadly don't have those skills yet.) Bottom line: Before this brace walking down steps and slopes was incredibly painful, I couldn't run without feeling like my knees were going to explode outwardly, and I can play sports again!!! The chopat knee brace allow me to do everything I love and get through my day with little to no pain where as before I was very aware of my constant knee pain. I think this is an amazing product but I still recommend exercises and stretches that will reduce the pain over time. For me that is stretching my quads and hamstrings. Awesome product!

I shattered my leg in 2007. I spent 3 years on and off in a hospital bed while it took 2 different surgeons 7 surgeries to fix my leg. Internal reduction/external fixation, at one point had to have the leg re-broken (Taylor spacial frame) due to malunion and now the bone is forever deformed from my injury. It was a mess! The last surgery to remove all the plates and screws was in March 2010 and I have spent the last 6 years trying to get my life back on track while working full time and trying to live a "normal" life. Of course, due to my injury, I will need a total knee replacement (the tibia plateau is "mangled" according to my ortho doc), but at 41, they won't touch me for another 20 years. To boot, I have torn meniscus (both sides) and joint compression has already begun. I have been working with the doctor and the pt folks to get a knee brace. Because my leg is a little different, it's been hard; un-loaders don't work because I have problems on both sides and pressure in the wrong place causes extreme pain. My knee went out again in January 2016 (pain so bad that I could hardly walk). I went through the Euflexxa injections (successful experience!) in March and have spent the last 7 months gearing up to chaperone my son on his Disney trip (April 2016) for his school's show choir group (when you are a gimp, one must plan ahead!). Why am I telling you all of this? Because this brace saved my life! I tried to wear the one I got from the doctor, but it was too uncomfortable, so I went to Amazon and started looking around. I wasn't sure what to do and was desperate because it was literally 2 weeks from my trip and I was so afraid that I couldn't be able to be the "cool mom" that I wanted to be for this adventure. I got the brace in and put it on - IMMEDIATELY, I felt a difference! I could tell the pressure was off the outside of my knee joint and it felt like I was walking "straight" for the first time in 6 years. My limp was much less pronounced and I felt great after my walk! End Result: I was able to chaperone my son's trip to Disney, walked 48 miles that week (YEP, 48 MILES - 32 in 3 days) and was only sore for A DAY after I got home!! I will be ordering multiples in different colors to go with my clothes as these will be with me for life! You have no idea how wonderful it felt to hear my 12 yr old say "Mom! You are walking too fast, I can't keep up!" after what I have been through! Thank you for such an excellent product and for helping me on that final leg of my journey back to mobility!

The only concern I have is durability as the velcro straps tend to wear on the knee brace material. I wear them occasionally on both knees. Otherwise, I love the knee braces. Gives me that added stability when hiking over rocky terrain. Helps with my bone on bone right knee the most. I would buy them again.

I have to say that after my Orthopaedist failed to address my issues of weakness and instability in my knee after arthroscopic surgery and months wasted with unsuccessful injections, just 1 day of using this wonderful support provided noticeable relief. It is a God-send!!!. After only 1 week, I am able to finally get up and down from sitting without struggle and intense pain!! I am finally able to walk with normal posture and be on my feet for much longer. I suffered unnecessarily for 6 months... don't wait another minute. After trying those complicated and grossly overpriced braces from the Doctor, this little miracle has truly put me on the path to recovery. I ordered one and quickly ordered another to support my other knee as it was starting to be very painful from compensating for the injured knee. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product!!!! I am a large man and ordered the large size as they recommended if you are between sizes to get the smaller one. They are right. I also ordered the X-Large after trying the Large a few days later but the smaller size provides better support. I have now bought a 2nd large size so I wear them both equally. I have never recommended a product before but I know how much I have suffered and want anyone who is looking for knee support that this is an EXCELLENT Product-- well constructed and easy to use.

This is my second Cho-Pat strap. My first purchase was several decades ago. I wanted to buy a second one, and I am still very impressed with this product. When wearing it, I have greater stability and no pain. Can't recommend enough

I have been having some knee issues in recent months, with mild to moderate aching and some "looseness" in my knee after exercise--mostly bike riding. I was really getting depressed about it. I have never used any sort of device for my knee, but looked around on Amazon and saw the Cho-Pat. I have been using the Cho-Pat for about three weeks and it really seems to help. I have used it while riding my bike and while running on the treadmill at the gym, and the Cho-Pat really seems to reduce the follow-on aching. Yesterday, I rode 5 miles with it on and the "rattling and looseness" in my knee was completely gone for the rest of the day. What the strap is actually doing for my knee, I am not qualified to say, but it certainly makes it feel better. It may be the general support that the Cho-Pat offers, or the fact that it keeps my knee "on track" while exercising, I don't know. RE: SIZING: The is some confusion between the Amazon listing and the Cho-Pat website. One says to measure at the middle of the knee, while the other says to measure just below the knee. I suggest checking out the Cho-Pat website before ordering. My knee is 16" at the middle of my knee cap, which put me between two sizes. I ordered both the Medium and the Large, and found the Large to be best. I would really recommend trying the Cho-Pat if you have knee issues. I haven't sought medical attention, like I should, but I don't think the Cho-Pat can do any damage. It provides a nice secure feeling of support, and really makes a difference in how my knee feels after exercise. At age 62, I need all the help I can get!

My orthopedic surgeon recommended this for a bad knee injury I have which has required 3 surgeries, 30 days in the hospital, and 3 months of physical therapy. Just a few things. Get the size smaller if you are between sizes because this stretches out after about a month of using it. The smaller size will help and the velcro straps are long. I can wear this thing for about 4 hours before it starts to bother me. I take it off, then put it back on when I need to be mobile again. It fits under jeans and does a good job. I give it 3 stars. To me the fact that it stretches out so fast is terrible. I will end up having to order a medium when the sizing chart recommends a large.

Comfortable support and comfort!

Sehr gut!

If you have a 'dodgy' knee that clicks and wanders, then this is the brace for you. It doesn't ride up or down like some, and is great to wear when doing your exercises to keep the knee in place.

Really good strap

Comfortable, brings stability and pain relief to my ageing knee when hiking.

good fit