DR. BRACE ELITE Knee Brace with Side Stabilizers & Patella Gel Pads for Maximum Knee Pain Support and fast recovery for men and women-Please Check How To Size Video (Mercury, Medium)

I bought this to replace a meuller knee brace I bought at a sporting goods store that wasn't working for me anymore. I'm only 25 but I've had knee pain and buckling since I got hit by a car in the crosswalk last year after they ran a red and weren't paying attention. I was really worried about wasting my money because I'm kind of having to be frugal right now, so I did do some digging into the claims around this brace before I bought it. I can tell you that the doctor holding the brace in the picture has nothing to do with this product, and the bit about it being 'worn by professional athletes around the world' is false. It was hard because there is literally no trace of this knee brace or the brand that makes it anywhere else online except for this Amazon page. But I can tell you it was designed in Isreal in September of last year and the designer filed for a patent on it in April of this year which is still pending. So it is not designed in America and made in Germany like it says here either. The box says made in China also. But false advertising gimmicks aside, I bought it anyway based on the good reviews. I'm 5'7" and around 155lbs and bought a medium. My measurements are 14" to 16" and it fit perfect. It is a very good quality brace, it seems sturdy and does what it's supposed to do which is make my knee feel more stable and help with the pain. It is a little shorter than the meuller brace, about 2" difference, but it is a better brace than that one. It does leave red marks on the skin, especially where the knee hole is, and made my skin itchy after wearing it for a while. I put on a copper fit sleeve under it which fixed the itching and after wearing it for a while I'll see if it helps the marks too. It is a bit bulky so don't expect it to be invisible under pants like the woman wearing skinny jeans in the product video. But over all, despite some false claims to hype the product, it is good quality and good for the price (it was $19.99 with a $2 coupon making it $17.99 when I bought it, I see it is now $24.99) and it does its job very well. I do recommend. I have noticed after wearing it for a few days I'm having to pull the straps a little tighter than before, maybe my knee was swollen and I didn't realize and this fixed it or maybe it's stretching, I don't know. If it is stretching I will probably update that later. But right now I can tell you it's a good brace and worth it.

I have walked at least 2 miles a day for over 35 years. The places in which I live have been hilly or even mountainous, which means my walks are rarely on flat surfaces. I also enjoy hiking. About a month ago, I began to experience inexplicable and sudden pain in my right knee when walking up hill. This was a rather unfortunate turn of events and prevented me from engaging in my favorite daily routine. I consulted my orthopedic PA, and she recommended a knee brace. After researching several options, I selected the DR. Brace Elite based on several factors. 1. The price was within my budget. 2. It was adjustable and could be worn over pants (which slip-on versions did not afford). 3. It came in several colors. Once I received the brace, it was very easy to figure out how to wear it. Plus, it was very comfortable! My first walk with the brace allowed me to walk the hills in my town. I have taken a few walks since, and the reduction in pain is still significant enough that I can manage 2-3 miles. It is stabilizing and adjustable, providing just the right amount of compression. It is soft and flexible. It is easy to put on and take off.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Price I decided to give this brace a try primarily for the price because the braces I've been using cost 3x as much. All of my braces have been XL and I figured this would be the same. I was wrong. I needed the XXL. I didn't notice the sizing instructions until the brace had already been delivered and I had tried the XL on. Once I drilled down to finally find the actual return option, the process was amazingly simple and quick. I received the XXL late yesterday so I haven't worn it very long. At first blush it feels quite comfortable and the support of my knee feels pretty solid. I am the volunteer photographer for the municipality where I live and our first concert in the park is tonight so I'll see how the brace works on uneven ground. I'll update this review after tonight. Edit -------------------------------- After about 10 minutes of walking on uneven ground trying to take photos I was glad I had brought my admittedly high dollar brace with me. This one just wasn't working for me. But I'm probably different from most of the people who would need this brace.. I'm Type 1 diabetic (juvenile onset) since about 1978. For a very long time my blood sugar was very erratic. I could be 300 and 20 minutes later I would be 30. In 2009 I blacked out and broke my tib/fib just above my right ankle. After 2 years and 4 surgeries I healed up. 1 year later the same thing happened and I broke my tib/fib just below my right knee. My lower leg healed at about a 15° ankle towards the outside of my knee. So my knee has been out of alignment ever since. While this brace, at least for me, is great around the house and on sidewalks and pavement and level ground, it doesn't provide adequate lateral support on uneven terrain. My final thoughts: In its proper element it's a great little brace at a great price. And I'm sure it will help you with recovery of your knee injury and/or surgery. I'll continue to use this Dr. Brace product while my big brace is drying. Again it's a great brace in the situation it's designed for. However, I don't think the severity of my injuries and how out of alignment my right knee healed, makes this not the ideal brace for me for constant use. I hate having to post this because Dr. Brace is a top notch seller! I ordered the wrong size and the return could not have been any less trouble.

Im a nurse, and as a nurse I'm a horrible patient. I'm the last person to think I need to seek treatment. In January, on a Friday, I was playing with my daughter. I jumped and felt a pop in my right knee. I couldn't put weight on my leg and it hurt any time weight was put on it. My leg would give out if any kind of weight went on it. I immediately knew something was veryyyyy wrong, but I also in denial and was going to treat it like a sprain, with a knee brace and rest. Basic RICE. So I went on Amazon, read the reviews, and bought this. This brace allowed me to put a little weight on my leg and decreased my pain. It expecially helped in bed. If my knee even went slightly out of alignment it was super painful. I did my own research over the weekend and all my symptoms pointed to a torn ACL. Still in denial, because sprains are easier to deal with then an ACL tear, I kept treating it for a sprain. I went to work on Monday limping and refusing to do less then I always do (the knee brace helped immensely with keeping me active). The only difference I made was sitting when I interviewed a patient instead of standing. I talked to one of the anesthesiologist I worked with who convinced me to make a doctor's appointment because she told me it sounded like a torn ACL. Well, after a doctor's appointment with my primary, a CT scan, and then seeing an orthopedic surgeon.. I had a diagnosis of a partially torn ACL. My primary, and the orthopedic surgeon were pleased that I had been wearing a brace and they liked the knee brace I was using. To avoid surgery the orthopedic surgeon prescribed physical therapy for me. The physical therapists took a look at the knee brace and were very happy with the one I was using. I would take it off for physical therapy, but I wore it for work, home, and sleep. Eventually I was able to strengthen my knee and leg enough that I slowly weaned myself from wearing the knee brace. Every once in awhile I would wear it for support if my knee ached too much. After I graduated physical therapy I saw my orthopedic surgeon who was extremely happy with the progress I made and said it was up to me if I want surgery. I feel like I'm almost back to normal so I am not getting surgery. He said ACLs never repair themselves so it will always be torn. Because of this knee brace I was able to recover the use of my knee to almost what it was before. I'll always have issues pivoting, but I didn't do that much before so whatever. I currenly feel no pain, can stand on my right knee, walk completely normal, I don't even notice that my ACL is torn unless I step wrong (like twisting my knee) or try and pivot. This knee brace gave me great support for my knee It was the perfect size for my knee. It fit well and never slid down. The compression for it helped keep the swelling down without cutting off circulation. The design worked so well for my partially torn acl. I would recommend this brace to anyone who needs it.

Best knee brace ever!! And I would know, I have had a knee issue for many years and tried countless braces. This one easily outperforms them all. Ease of use: It wraps over the knee quickly and easily, by using a wide piece and a narrow piece and pulling, you get a snug fit, top and bottom. Comfort: cushioned knee ring stabilizes the kneecap without feeling like you are wearing a vise on your leg. Support: the dual side support pieces provide great stability while maintaining enough flexibility to allow you to walk fairly smoothly. If you have knee issues, do yourself a favor and try this brace. You will be impressed!

This inexpensive knee brace works better than braces that cost much more. I have had knee problems for about 10 years and have received many braces from the VA as well as purchasing them myself. The braces I received from the VA worked well, but were uncomfortable and would often tear the skin behind my knee. The others I bought, never gave proper support. This brace stays in place and doesn't hurt. I have worn it over my clothing and on my skin directly and both positions work quite well. This is an excellent knee brace!

I have stopped using 2 others, one more than double the price of this one. Easy to use, it definitely helps with balance and reduces pain until I get my 2nd knee replacement. I give it 4 1/2 stars.

Really works well. I injured my MCL and was having trouble not reinjuring during recovery. I tried another knee brace that you just pulled on but it was really hard to get on and off, couldn't be adjusted, and was very uncomfortable. I can easily put this on, tighten or loosen it as necessary and it's comfortable enough to where I can wear it all day. It has REALLY helped me during the recovery period. Excellent product!