What are the best knee supports for runners?
- Keep on training as you recover from injury by supporting your knee with one of several kinds of braces
Runner’s knee is debilitating and can ruin preparations for your next race. But a knee brace is a good tool to add support, allowing your to run during your recovery.
There’s a range of products on offer, from large tubes that slip over your leg, to small bands around your knee, or even supporting tape.
We’ve listed a few below, but beware: if the symptoms persist, go to a physiotherapist or doctor to assess the underlying cause.
IPOW 2
This small support is strapped just below your knee cap and can be adjusted to fit your leg or preference of tightness. Runners with a range of issues say the IPOW worked for them. One reviewer said she had been using a lot of pain killers, but as soon as she put on the knee straps she was able to run two miles or even hike with a heavy pack. Another said he was able to run again, even though his cartilage had deteriorated.
UFlex Athletics Knee Compression Sleeve