MUELLERJumper's Knee Strap

Years ago after taking an MRI of the knees, I learned that I had torn menisci in both knees.... not a good report for an avid "senior" basketball player. But a friend of mine recommended to me that I try knee straps from Shock Doctor. And amazingly, those knee straps really helped and all the pain in my knees miraculously disappeared. But the Shock doctor knee straps attached to my knee, in two places, with what can only be described as inferior quality velcro. After using for less than one month, each of my Shock Doctor knee straps had velcro which no longer would keep the knee strap tight and in securely in place below my knee cap. In fact as the velcro loses its grip, the strap partially comes off and the strap becomes very uncomfortable to wear. And at over $15 a piece this was getting to be an extensive proposition. So looking at alternatives on amazon, I chanced upon this Mueller knee strap which connected with velcro on only one side. At first I thought this would be naturally less effective than the Shock Doctor product, but because of the low price, 3 for about $16, I convinced myself that it was worth a shot. And so I bought the Mueller and immediately found that the strap was 1) easier to put on, 2) more comfortable, and 3), after using now for over two months, my Mueller straps show no sign of becoming loose. And best of all, this product to me is even more effective in making my knees feeling great than the Shock Doctor product. Five stars to Mueller for this product I will continue to buy for myself, and also buy as gifts to my fellow basketball friends. At a little more than $5 dollars each when you buy this in a 3-pack, this is a real bargain. And now at 67 years old, the Mueller knee strap allows me to continue to play without pain or problems. thank you Mueller, you help me to feel like a kid.UPDATE May 18, 2018. It has been over a year since I first reviewed this product and basically I still feel the same way about these straps as I did then. However, you should know, that the velcro does wear out, and the straps, after about a year, should be replaced. but for only $5 per strap, getting a years worth of knee protection is MORE THAN WORTH IT.... so I continue to rate this as 5 STARS. By the way, I am now 69 years old, about to turn 70 and I am still playing full court basketball, without knee pain. Yes, I swear by these straps.

I had knee pain from running that came on after months of consistent but moderate running without previous issue. I tried time off, reduced running, new shoes, running form... but it just wouldn't go away. It was a sharp, hot feeling on the outer side below the knee cap. My knee got so bad that a quick little run across a parking lot would fire it up.After several months of taking it easy and trying other things, I'd seen my kids friends wearing these type of bands so I though what the heck and tried it.I found relief pretty much the first time I used this band. Before wearing the band, I could not make it around my 2 mile track without my knee forcing me to walk a time or two due to the sharp pain. On my first run with the band, the knee pain was reduced to a level that I sensed the pain was near but it never kicked in. After several runs the pain was gone and I could make a full lap without any discomfort. I tried a lap without the band and it felt like my knee was about to fire up so about half way in I put the band back on and have been running a few weeks since using the band without any knee issues. I don't have any discomfort in daily activities anymore either.I can't say for sure what the innitial problem was or if this band was the cure but it sure seems like this band was a huge help to me.For the record, I'm a 150 lb. middle age male, I run about 2 miles 2-3 times a week. I've been checked at the local running store for form and I don't pronate or have other "bad" form such as heal stomping. I wear generic reebok/nike trial running shoes without any type of inserts.I'm very happy I tried this band. The quality seems good and it's over all comfortable. I'm a fairly small build and it fits me great, it would easily fit some one slightly smaller than me and has lots of adjustment for larger legs. I don't care much for the huge logo the printed on there but...whatever, I could black it out with a pen if it really mattered.

Just as the package says "Quantity 3". I've had pain in both knees all my life and just figured I'd just have to live with it. I recently found out what causes my knee pain (Osgood-Schlatter's Disease). I was a bit skeptical of these when I was looking for something to cure my knee pain but these things work... My knee pain is all but gone. I was able to walk/run on the treadmill and complete a full leg day workout (squats tend to make my knees hurt more) without pain. It seems like I am replacing $80+ knee sleeves for squatting with these cheap bands. I've even been wearing them at work (sit at a desk) and are very comfortable.These may or may not work for you but the product is really well made. Should hold up for a long time.