POWERLIXCompression Knee Sleeve for Women & Men, Medical Knee Brace for Arthritis & Knee Pain Relief, meniscus tear & Injury Recovery, Knee Support & Protection for Working out, Running & All Sports

I run a long distance and have recently developed a severe "runner's knee" on both sides of my knees. I already have Osgood-Schlatter disease on my left knee which I also fractured (and has healed) last year, so realized that I'd need a good knee support if I run more than 10 miles.I have tried THREE (3) knee support braces/compression sleeves including "PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve" for that purpose, and wanted to list them for comparison.(1) Breg "FreeRunner". Formerly prescribed for the fracture and designed for an athlete/runner to help with their rehab. It did a great job staying in place during my 13-mile run. But it did NOT completely keep my knee pain-free as it normally would with stairs and biking. I started to feel the same discomfort --> disturbing pain around 10 miles. The brace is bulky so occasionally rubbed against the other thigh - which is a big NO-NO.(2) PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve (this product): This is a BRACE that is in a form of a compression sleeve. It holds my kneecap in place, protects my Osgood-Schlatter bump (bone protrusion), prevents abnormal gait due to the uneven pulls by the thigh muscles, keeps the optimal temperature inside, allows FULL range of motion. I can flex my knee all the way. It is nice and tight but never uncomfortable.I wore this on my problem left knee and ran a full marathon race this past weekend. It stayed on without ever sliding/rolling down or chafing for the entire 26.2 miles and I did not have to worry or think about it. Most importantly - Absolutely NO PAIN during and post race. I was SO amazed.(3). Physix Gear Knee Support Brace: this is more of a firm compression knee sleeve than a brace. It did also an amazing job in protecting my right knee which was suffering runner's knee. It fits like your favorite compression knee-high sock with no limit in movement and is definitely a more comfortable wear than PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve (#2). But the anti-slip grips of this knee sleeve at the top is tighter than PowerLix's and may feel a bit too tight. It is however never uncomfortable and the sleeve stayed on without rolling or chafing for the entire 26.2 miles. It kept my right knee totally PAIN-FREE during and post race.[OVERALL]Both "PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve" (this product) & "Physix Gear Knee Support Brace" did an amazing job and are highly recommended for long-distance runners. They stabilize the knee joint and prevent pain/inflammation by right support and compression but never restrict the movement or stop the blood flow - even for hours!*Sizing: I took the measurements 4 & 5 inches above the top of the BENT KNEE in a sitting position. They fell between 15.3 -15.7 inch. So according to the sizing chart provided by the company, I got a MEDIUM for "PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve" and a SMALL for "Physix Gear Knee Support Brace". They fit perfectly.*Length: According to the product specification, "PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve" is a bit longer than "Physix Gear Knee Support Brace". But due to the very firm fabric of PoweLix and very stretchy fabric of Physix, Physix knee sleeve ends up slightly taller than PoweLix when I wore them.*Color: Grey/Black for PowerLix (this product) is almost entirely black (see photo - upper right). It doesn't look like the product photo on this webpage and thought I got a wrong product! Not sure about Blue which I didn't get.I hope they both last long!!! Thank you for reading my long review :-)-------------- UPDATE 12/18/2023 -----------------I'm still using POWERLIX Leg Sleeve (this product) and have run 7 marathons and hundreds of runs with them since the first purchase in 2018. Nothing wrong with running with knee braces although some sports experts may preach that you need to train your own muscles and correct your form and such. You've got your personal reasons for needing special support for your knees, and these sleeves do the job. I replace the sleeves every year and am on #5 :)

I found that the sleeve fit me perfectly and the silicone at the inside top and bottom kept the sleeve from sliding down or up. it didn’t seem to fold up, bulk up behind the knee much.. It was comfortable to wear for eight hours, despite that my tolerance for knee sleeves is not very high usually. I would say it gave medium support. I wouldn’t wear it for squats, etc., but for going about your daily activities, it seem to work great.

Good quality item. I have intermittent knee pain and I find this item comfortable, and it helps to keep the area warm and supported until it passes. The item stays put and the outline embossed on it helps me locate the brace correctly over the kneecap. It is comfortable under clothes and I hardly feel it throughout the day. It does not bind at the back of the knee. It has no top or bottom specifically so it is easy to put on.

Every now and again the knee goes wobbly and needs a bit of compression. These work quite well. It is a minor looseness in my knee. These give me the support for cycling. They fit relatively well. After a full ride it gets a bit uncomfortable - but I take that more as a sign that its working. These help me control a minor wobble letting me continue to cycle and resolve the issue.

The item was well made. However, it kept slipping while I was walking, and I needed to adjust it constantly. It might work for others, but it did not work for me, so I purchased a different one.

I'm not a runner, lifter, etc. I'm a sedentary, overweight, senior citizen. I have no cartilage in my left knee and have been putting off knee replacement my doctor has recommended. In preparation for a family trip to Disney World I decided to try a knee sleeve. I bought a selection to try before I went and these worked well in my trial run. So, I got a couple more of these for the trip. I wore them all day (10-12 hours) at every park. Amazing! No knee pain. Without these my knee aches if I go to the mall for an hour. I'm not saying they are perfect - it's still a struggle to get up and down stairs (and why does Disney have so many stairs on EVERY ride?) But, aside from stairs, I had no knee pain. They were comfortable to wear, and didn't bunch up behind my knee. I only needed to adjust them once or twice in the entire trip, and that was after trying to get out of some of the lower rides (Space Mountain). I could even do Tron and Pandora with no problems. So, I highly recommend these.

I needed support for a strained MCL on my right knee. I used an articulated brace the first week which worked great but was more brace than necessary after a while. I wanted a brace that would 1) provide moderate support, 2) keep the area warm to aid the healing process, and 3) be comfortable to wear all day in high heat/humidity weather.This brace ticks all the boxes. It's quite comfortable to wear with very little bunching behind the knee. It also wasn't uncomfortable even in 90+ degree heat. And it provided enough support to walk all day. I ended up purchasing a second one to alternate daily use while traveling.

I needed a small amount of knee support for my left leg when running or doing inclines on the treadmill. This compression sleeve fits well and doesn't move while exercising. It has eliminated the pain I was getting during and after treadmill workouts.The quality of the sleeve seems ok, but not great. I wash it once a week and allow it to air dry. It seems to have gotten a little tighter after washing, but still fits well.I would recommend this sleeve based on price and fit. The quality could be better, but time will tell how long it lasts.

Nice. Product

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It is very comfortable and adds a lot of support

Para soporte en mis rodillas, la primera que compre en talla L , excelente; la segunda que compre en talla L , más pequeña ! Ohhh decepción poner más atención en su control de fabricación !

La verdad muy buena calidad excelente producto se siente muy cómodo estoy muy satisfecho , el ideal es que te llegue con el par pero bueno creo que la calidad del producto es tan buena que por eso lo venden por pieza😂