Ultimate Performance Runner's Knee Support Strap
The Ultimate Performance Runner's Knee Support Strap offers comprehensive relief for chronic knee pain with its three-way compression design. Its adjustable straps ensure a personalised fit and level of bracing, while the lightweight design with open kneecap allows for unrestricted mobility. It provides targeted support for those dealing with runner's knee, ITB, osteoarthritis and other knee conditions.
What's Included?
Please note that this knee brace can be worn on either the left or right knee.
What Size Should I Choose?
The Ultimate Performance Ultimate Runner's Knee Strap is available in one universal size. This brace will fit people with a knee circumference of 30 - 45cm (12 - 18").
How Do I Take My Measurements?
To make sure that you are able to fit this knee brace, measure the circumference of your knee as shown in the diagram below. If your measurement is between 30 - 45cm, then this brace will fit.
Measure around the centre of the kneecap as shown
What Conditions Does this Support Help With?
The Ultimate Performance Runner's Knee Strap provides Level 3 Support suitable for moderate to severe knee instabilities, injuries and conditions. The three way compression system helps combat pain and promotes healing for all of the following conditions:
- Jumper's knee
- Runner's knee
- Iliotibial band syndrome (ITB)
- Patella tendonitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Quad mis-alignment
How Do the Ultimate Performance Support Levels Work?
UP Braces are designed with four levels of support, each of which helps with different types of injury.
- Level 1 (Basic Support): Excellent value for money support, best used for minor strains and sprains.
- Level 2 (Moderate Support): Mild-to-moderate support, best used for instabilities, strains and pains.
- Level 3 (Pro Support): Provides maximum support for moderate-to-severe instabilities and pain.
- Level 4 (Maximum Support): Designed to brace and add stability for more severe ligament, tendon and cartilage injuries.
Features and Benefits of the Ultimate Runner's Knee Strap
- Support Level 3 - Provides adept level of support to afflicted knee
- Suitable support for a wide range of knee conditions and injuries
- Three way compression targets all around the knee to alleviate chronic knee pain
- Adjustable straps ensure a personalised fit and compression
- Lightweight design that does not compromise mobility
- Sold individually as a single unit
How Do I Fit the Ultimate Runner's Knee Strap?
Fitting the Ultimate Runner's Knee Brace is simple and easy to do. Simply pull the brace over the knee and position it so that the upper and lower compression straps surround the patella, leaving a gap in the middle. Adjust the straps to meet the level of the compression you require, and off you go!
What is Runner's Knee?
Runner's Knee is an umbrella term used to describe general knee pain could be caused by a number of different conditions. The term is commonly associated with runner's and athletes (hence the name) due to being caused for the most part by repeated stresses on the knee joint when running, jumping or cycling.
How Does the Ultimate Performance Runner's Knee Strap Help?
With an ingenious three-part design, the Runner's Knee Strap helps alleviate pain and discomfort caused by various conditions. Each compartment and the conditions they help with are shown below.
- Upper Strap Compartment: The upper strap and compression tube targets symptoms of ITB and corrects quad alignment.
- Side Strap Compartment: Compresses both the medial and lateral sides of the knee to help with instability and improve patella tracking.
- Lower Strap Compartment: Targets the patella tendon underneath the kneecap to help alleviate pain caused by patella tendonitis.
How Comfortable Is the Runner's Knee Support Strap?
The lightweight design of the Runner's Knee Support Strap allows you to move with complete freedom. Taking up little space, the brace provides plenty of breathing room for the knee to avoid problems of overheating and uncomfortable sweat build-up.
Can I Wear the Runner's Knee Brace While Playing Sports?
Supporting the knee without compromising mobility, the Runner's Knee Brace can be used while playing sports. This allows you to compete at your best without pain, and with the peace of mind that you're protected from sustaining further injury.
Can the Ultimate Performance Knee Brace Be Worn Beneath Trousers?
With a low profile and discreet design, the Ultimate Performance Knee Strap can be worn underneath most trousers without showing. If, however, you are wearing tighter trousers, the brace may show beneath.
