POWERLIX Compression 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 just received the PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve. It fits perfectly...I was a little worried that it might be too tight since I'm at the max measurement for the sleeve. It is firmly tight but not so much that I feel it's cutting off circulation. I'm sure it will loosen slightly the more I wear it, which is fine. When I pulled it out of the packaging I was a little worried. To be honest, it doesn't look like much. Since this is the first item of this type I've ever purchased I didn't really know what to expect, but at first look, I didn't think it would give me as much relief as it did. I'm really glad I didn't go with my first instinct and purchase something a lot more bulkier and bigger...and much more expensive. This compression sleeve was all I needed. As soon as I put it on, I felt immediate relief. I can actually walk now without a limp and the stabbing pain I had on the outside left of my knee just magically went away. As far as fit-and-finish, the PowerLix is very well put together. The fabric knitting of the compression piece of the sleeve is nice and tight, there's no looseness or missed stitching anywhere that I can see. The upper and lower edges of the sleeve have a nice beefy stitch that holds everything together. I can't see anything happening that would cause this product to fall apart or not work as it should. The upper and lower silicone bands that keep the sleeve in place on my legs are nice and thick which makes it very comfortable to wear. They're not so thick as to make it bulky or anyting, but definitely keep the sleeve in place no matter if I'm sitting, standing, walking, or working out in the yard. I haven't yet noticed any bunching up behind the knee, and I haven't had to readjust once it's on. As far as wearing it underneath clothing, it's great! It doesn't snag or catch on any of the pants I've worn with it, and you can't even tell that it's there unless you know it is. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase and can't recommend it enough. If you're having problems or pains in your knees, this is the sleeve you need to use...don't waste money "trying" to find a good one. This is it!

Good all around full support top to bottom, keeps patella in place was able to run at a good pace, even on the treadmill with little to no discomfort.

I've owned many a brace over the years, they were either too tight or way too loose. This was the perfect fit, love them so far after 3 weeks. Well worth the money.

The fabric is comfortable and the top does not slip, but the sleeve is not as long as it appears in the photo. Also it bunches up badly at the back of the joint.

These do a great job supporting the knee. I've used them when my knee acts up, and the support they offer helps to keep the over stress down. They breath well, with no buildup of sweat. The silicone beads on the inside ends, do a fantastic job at keeping the sleeves from slipping. Never had a problem. They launder well and dry quickly without a dryer.

Great support, flexible and great quality.

size runs large . please buy 1 size smaller for more secure fit

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Product is of a high quality, Seller is very very professional I would definitely come back again

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