POWERLIX Knee Compression Support Sleeve - Best Knee Brace for Men & Women

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 used to bike a lot back in college which created some problems with one of my knees, it would get occasionally get severe pains, think of it like a charley horse except about 10x stronger right in the knee. That would happen about once a week, only lasting for about 10 seconds or so, sometimes in the middle of the night which would wake me right up in the dead of sleep. I'm a pretty lazy person nowadays so I haven't been biking in the past decade or more, so those pains have also went away. My knee is still pretty sensitive though, if I'm in cramped spacings for a long time without being able to stretch out, it gets a little achy. Since I've been lazy for so long, I'm out of shape and it's finally caught up to me. So I've decided to get in better shape and have started up biking again since it's lower impact than most activities but I'd rather not aggravate my knee like I used to. I've decided to wear a knee brace during biking sessions and went with this compression brace. The measurements had me on the lower end of the extra large size, I'm not a very big person so that didn't seem right. Some people have said to go two sizes lower for a more accurate size, I only stepped down one size to a large and I feel that was the appropriate size for me. It fits nice and snug, mostly along the upper thigh but it still has enough compression in the other areas; a medium would definitely have been too small while an extra large probably would have been too loose. It's too early to say whether it will keep those knee pains away like I used to have but I can say I notice a difference during the workout. On the bicycle rotations, it helps spring my knee back straight with more power, kind of makes that knee feel bionic, not Six Million Dollar bionic, but my good knee feels almost weak in comparison during cycling sessions. I've decided to order a second brace for my other knee to make cycling even easier since I found I've been favoring my weak knee with the brace! My hope is the brace will lower the stress I've been putting on my joint during biking and that those past pains will never become an issue again. If I find my knee is starting to get achy afterwards or during the regular part of the day, I'll start wearing it for a bit during off-sessions and will report back if it helps in those instances but that hasn't been the case for the past week and a half since starting back up.

This order was my second of this leg sleeve to replace my original. Tweaked my left knee a while ago and need a bit of support when playing, particularly when running action involves a bit of twist (e.g. base running, fielding, etc.). These give me just enough support that the knee isn't as tender after playing a double header. They also have plenty of flex for the plane of the knee bending while running and do not impede running. Some other sleeves I have tried do have an impact on running. There is one issue that I picked up with my original sleeve. They have a silicone band that seems to be glued to the fabric at the top of the sleeve on the inside (see the attached image describing the product). This silicone band is intended to help keep the sleeve from sliding down the leg (kind of adheres to the skin of the thigh). On my first sleeve, it started separating from the fabric and once that started it didn't take long for it to fully disconnect and fall apart. The sleeve ended up sliding down the leg quite often. It still give adequate support to the knee but I had to constantly pull it back up and had a few times when it slipped down in the middle of a hard sprint. I ordered it again though since I loved how it supported the knee and that it stayed in place for me until the silicon band separated and fell apart. The issue with the silicon is why I dropped a star from what would have been five.

At my size I was really surprised and pleased at how well this fits. It really really does the trick when the nerve pain starts to get to be to much.

I got this knee sleeve hoping it would help during workouts and running, but it didn’t really do what I expected. It looked well made and felt nice at first, but after wearing it a few times, I started to notice some issues. The biggest problem was the fit. I followed the sizing chart, but it still felt either too tight or kept sliding down when I moved around. It was kind of annoying to have to keep pulling it up every few minutes, especially when I was trying to focus on working out. It gave a little bit of support, but not as much as I hoped. I was looking for something that would really help take pressure off my knee, but it just felt like a snug sock. Also, after a bit of use, it started to stretch out, so the support got even weaker. Overall, it’s okay for light use, but it didn’t work that well for me. If you’re looking for serious knee support, I’d probably try something else.

I'm a "mature" female long distance runner, age 60, who had meniscus surgery on my right knee in the autumn of 2017. Did mostly swimming in 2018 with only a little bit of running, but this year I'm back into the swing of things and find myself competing in the points series sponsored by my running club. Early this year I ran two trail half marathons and then, since May, I've also run an 8K, a 10K, a two-miler, a hilly 4.7 mile race and two 5K events, respectively. I've got another 10K race coming up in two weeks. Including the training runs, that's asking a lot of my right knee, which doesn't hurt but occasionally feels "different," so I decided that if I was going to continue with the point series it might benefit me to wear some sort of knee brace. Based on all the positive reviews the POWERLIX Compression Knee Sleeve had, I purchased it a couple weeks ago and wore it for the first time on a five mile training run last week Wednesday. According to the Powerlix measurement instructions I appeared to be a true size medium, so that's the size I ordered. It fit perfectly, it did not slide down my knee when I ran with it, and it seemed to provide good support for my knee. However, it is very hot and humid here in Chattanooga, Tennessee at this time of year, and around the middle of my five mile training run it felt like the sleeve was trying to chafe me a little behind the right knee, probably because I was sweating a good deal. When I took it off after the run, however, the back of my right knee felt fine and was not chafed. I gave it another test yesterday when I did an 8.6 mile training run (again, under hot and humid conditions) and, interestingly, I did NOT experience the chafing feeling again at all and the sleeve felt fine, despite all of my sweating. The sleeve also stayed put, felt like it provided good support, and did not irritate me or otherwise interfere with my 8.6 mile run. I was very satisfied with it. Anyway, I've only done two runs so far with the POWERLIX Compression Knee Sleeve and I still have several more races to run this year for the points series, so I'll provide another review here later, after I've run with it several more times. Looking forward to seeing how it will hold up over the next few months...if it continues to do well and provide good support, I may even attempt the Strolling Jim 40-miler with it next year.

I've been using the Knee Brace/sleeve for weeks now, as needed, and I'm impressed with its performance. As a regular runner, I've struggled with knee pain/discomfort and instability, especially on longer runs or during 5Ks where I over exert myself and lose form to make for better time. This brace has made a significant difference. *Pros:* 1. *Excellent Support:* The brace provides firm, comfortable support without feeling too restrictive. 2. *Reduced Pain:* My knee pain has decreased noticeably, allowing me to run longer distances without discomfort. 3. *Breathable Material:* The moisture-wicking fabric keeps my knee dry and cool during intense runs. 4. *Flexible Fit:* Stretchy material makes for an easy fit without losing support or form. 5. *Durable:* Well-made and shows no signs of wear after repeated use. *Cons:* 1. *Initial Discomfort:* Took some time to get used to wearing a brace while running. *Recommendation:* If you're a runner struggling with knee issues, I highly recommend this Knee Brace. It's a game-changer for stability and pain relief. And it’s become a must have for my longer runs, ensuring my knee is in great condition to run again the very next day. While it may take some getting used to, the benefits far outweigh any initial discomfort. *Would I buy again?* Absolutely!

This is a very solid knee brace. There had been a lot of talk about the sizing on here, and I think that for those with smaller sizes it may be a little off. After reading some reviews, I went with one size down from the sizing chart (Medium instead of Large). The brace does seem to fit well, about the same tightness above and below the knee as the other similar brace I have. So I do think it is the correct size, but it exerts almost too much compression on the meniscus areas of the knee. I could not use it on my injured knee (torn ACL and both meniscuses) as the medial meniscus area would get quite irritated after a while (moreso than without the brace). I am now using it on my "good" knee for support with all the weight bearing. I like it for that use, though the same area on my "good" knee does also become irritated if I wear it for too prolonged of a time. However, this brace does seem to offer a good amount of support. The material is soft and feels nice, and is relatively thin. I'm not highly mobile with it right now, but it has never slipped down on my leg.

Ich bin wirklich beeindruckt von der POWERLIX Kniebandage! Nach einigen Beschwerden und Schmerzen in meinem Knie beim Laufen habe ich mir diese Bandage gekauft, und sie hat mir gut geholfen. Die Kniebandage bietet eine hervorragende Unterstützung und Stabilität für mein Knie. Seit ich sie benutze, habe ich eine deutliche Verbesserung meiner Schmerzen gemerkt. Sie passt sich perfekt an mein Knie an und sorgt für eine angenehme Kompression, die meine Gelenke entlastet und den Schmerz lindert. Die Qualität der Bandage ist top. Sie besteht aus hochwertigem, atmungsaktivem Material, das sich angenehm auf der Haut anfühlt und gleichzeitig eine gute Stabilität bietet. Auch nach längerem Tragen bleibt die Bandage bequem und rutscht nicht, was mir bei meinen täglichen Aktivitäten und beim Sport sehr geholfen hat. Die Kniebandage ist sehr vielseitig einsetzbar. Ich habe sie beim Laufen, beim Training im Fitnessstudio und sogar bei alltäglichen Aktivitäten getragen. In all diesen Situationen hat sie mir eine tolle Unterstützung geboten und ich habe mich viel sicherer gefühlt. Ein weiterer Pluspunkt ist die einfache Handhabung. Die Bandage ist leicht anzulegen und sitzt perfekt ohne einzuengen. Zudem ist sie pflegeleicht und lässt sich problemlos in der Maschine waschen, ohne ihre Form oder Funktion zu verlieren. Ich kann die POWERLIX Kniebandage jedem empfehlen, der mit Kniebeschwerden zu kämpfen hat oder einfach zusätzlichen Halt beim Sport benötigt. Sie hat mir wirklich geholfen, meine Schmerzen zu lindern und meine Leistung beim Laufen zu verbessern. Eine tolle Investition für alle, die ihren Knien etwas Gutes tun wollen!

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My new favorite brand of knee brace! Longer than my old one and stay up on my thigh, down to half of my calf (may be because I am a petite Asian senior!) ! In fact, I order 2 extra one!