Patella Bands and Knee Straps

The knee is susceptible to knee pain, especially from overuse during sports and other physical activities. This can result in inflammation in the surrounding structures, such as the patellar tendon, which may lead to patellar tendonitis. Patella bands (also known as knee straps) can help alleviate pain in the knee cap. They apply pressure to the front of the knee which helps reduce the strain on your patellar tendon. Patella bands help the patellar tendon maintain natural movement. You'll often see athletes who participate in sports with a lot of running wear knee straps, such as in professional basketball. Athletes benefit from wearing patella bands because of the extra pressure they put on their knees. Here are some of the knee straps recommended by our brace coaches: