Patellar tendonitis is an injury that generally affects all athletes who put a lot of stress on their knees by running, jumping, changing pace and sudden changes in direction. However, this condition also occurs in normal people, due to various causes or risk factors.
Since it is a common knee injury, it is useful to know what the symptoms are and how to treat them. For this reason, we suggest patella straps as an optimal solution, as they speed up the recovery process after tendonitis.
What is the best knee strap for patellar tendonitis?
- Sizes: One Size Fits All
- Colors: Green, Red and Gray
- Material: Breathable
- Nº of Products: 2 Pieces
- Uses: Rehab and Sport
- Elastic Fabric
- Double Anti-Slip Silicone
- Ergonomic & Adjustable
- Sport Design
- Unisex
Ergonomic Design
Highest Quality
Compression Pad
- Sizes: One size fits all
- Colours: Black
- Material: Neoprene
- Nº of products: Single
- Type: Open with straps and velcro
- Lightweight design
- Good compression
- One size only
Its extra slim design allows a light and comfortable grip, avoiding sweat accumulation and slippage during use. Its structure is designed to generate compression above and below the kneecap to prevent movement and tendon injury. The one-size-fits-all adjustable neoprene can be worn by anyone. While the material is breathable, it may be uncomfortable for some users with high sweat rates.
- Sizes: One size fits all
- Colours: 3 Options: Black, Orange, Pink
- Material: Neoprene
- Nº of Products: 2
- Type: Velcro strap
- Variety of colours
- Good compression
- Hight Quality
- Suitable for everyone
- One size only
- Delicate wash
The knee strap works to keep the femur-patellar alignment stress-free during overloading exercises and provides the necessary stability so that tendons and ligaments are not strained. The one-size-fits-all brace, suitable for children, men and women, has a strap that stretches so that the inner pad is fixed in the strategic area. It is antiperspirant, but this adjustable product is not recommended for users who are allergic to nylon.
- Sizes: One size fits all
- Colours: Black
- Material: Breathable
- Nº of products: 2
- Type: Strap and velcro
- Suitable for everyone
- Strong compression
- Good finish
- Adjustable compression
- No material specified
- Delicate wash
You can wear the knee support at any time, especially when you put stress on the joint, because the internal silicone pad keeps the kneecap stable at all times. But that's not all you'll find in this adjustable Velcro strap, you'll also have a non-slip bandage to keep it out of the way while you train. As it is breathable, you can use it on the beach, but it is important to know that the knee brace is not useful for users where the side buckle may disturb the comfort.
- Sizes: One size fits all
- Colours: Black
- Material: Neoprene
- Nº of products: Single
- Type: Open with straps and velcro
- Lightweight design
- Good compression
- One size only
Its extra slim design allows a light and comfortable grip, avoiding sweat accumulation and slippage during use. Its structure is designed to generate compression above and below the kneecap to prevent movement and tendon injury. The one-size-fits-all adjustable neoprene can be worn by anyone. While the material is breathable, it may be uncomfortable for some users with high sweat rates.
- Sizes: One size fits all
- Colours: Blue
- Material: Elastic rubber
- No. of products: Single
- Type: Closed with silicone pad
- Good fit
- Hight Quality
- No material specified
The one-size-fits-all size offers a hook-and-loop closure strap to more efficiently adjust the joint and maintain alignment with the femur. It's ideal for carrying around and can be worn during the summer and under clothing to stimulate blood circulation. Itching and rashes may be common in people with skin sensitivities, so this product is not recommended for them.
- Sizes: One size fits all
- Colours: Black
- Material: Neoprene
- Nº of products: Single
- Type: Silicone padded strap
- Includes silicone pad
- Strong compression
- Adjustable strap
- Hight Quality
- Voluminous
- One size only
The VIMOV patellar tape, with internal silicone, efficiently absorbs any shock to the knee and its high compression stimulates circulation, relieving pain, making it a comfortable and flexible compression bandage for any occasion! Its internal padding is ideal for hiking, weightlifting and also for walking at home. The elastic knee brace can become less efficient with washing.
- Sizes: One size fits all
- Colours: Black
- Material: Neoprene
- Nº of products: Single
- Type: Velcro strap
- Lightweight design
- Good compression
- Quality stitching
- Adjustable Velcro strap
- One size fits all
- delicate wash
Its unisex design features a one-size-fits-all fit that conforms anatomically to the knee via a Velcro fastener. It is ideal for runners and its internal padding offers greater comfort, without losing efficiency in the compression and adjustment of the joint. Its fabric is breathable, but in some cases the odour does not disappear after washing.
- Sizes: One size fits all
- Colours: Red
- Material: Breathable
- No. of Products: Single
- Type: Velcro strap
- Adjustable Velcro strap
- Good compression
- No material specified
The knee strap is suitable for use by both men and women and adjusts by means of a Velcro strap that generates the correct pressure to align the joint. The seams and its internal materials do not irritate the skin, making it a useful strap to prevent injuries. Keep in mind that, compared to other supports, this patellar compressor may generate less compression than desired.
Video: Knee joint anatomy
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What are the symptoms of patellar tendonitis in the knee?
Patellar tendonitis, also known as "jumper's knee", "footballer's knee" or "patellar tendinopathy", is an injury that causes inflammation of the patellar tendon (the cord-like tissue that connects the kneecap to the shin bone).
The patellar tendon is important for extending the knee so that the affected person can run, jump and kick because it works with the muscles in the front of the thigh. This condition is called overuse damage, which is caused by repetitive motions that damage or irritate the tissues in this area of the lower limb.
The main causes of this knee injury are:
- Overtraining or overuse of the knee.
- Wearing inappropriate footwear that does not cushion the impact.
- Improper stretching or warm-up.
- Incorrect gestures or movements when running, hitting, jumping, or kicking.
- Congenital pathology (e.g., patella stretching).
The most common risk factors are:
- Imbalance of the muscles
- Stiffness of the leg muscles
- Chronic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, kidney failure, diabetes, etc.)
Signs and symptoms of patellar tendonitis are:
- Sharp pain above the patellar tendon (especially in the area below the kneecap)
- Pain in the quadriceps and when bending the knee.
- Feeling of swelling in the area below the patella (due to thickening of the tendon).
- Stiffness in the affected knee: especially when jumping, climbing stairs, sitting, squatting, bending or kneeling.
- Weakness in the legs and calves.
- Problems with balance and/or standing.
- Fever or increased body temperature (in some cases).
Advantages and benefits of knee straps for patellar tendonitis
The treatment of patellar tendonitis or hamstring inflammation must be individualized for each patient and depends on several factors (severity of injury, duration of the condition, cause of the condition and type of patellar tendonitis).
In order to speed up the patient's healing process, he may suggest certain therapeutic measures that will help eliminate the effects of the condition as soon as possible. One of the most useful of these therapies is one that uses an elastic garment to apply controlled pressure to the injured area to improve blood flow, reduce inflammation and protect the area. This is called "compression therapy."
Knee or kneecap straps provide the following benefits:
- Reduction of pain above the knee: keeping the joint stable to avoid constant movements that cause pain or discomfort.
- Reduces existing inflammation in the area: applying an appropriate compression or bandage improves blood circulation in the knee and eliminates swelling.
- Promotes the recovery process: it has the ability to reduce existing fatigue in this area and helps restore normal range of motion.
- It protects the injured area: it prevents possible recurrences and even serves to prevent other, more serious pathologies of the knee or its adjacent parts.
- Guaranteed comfort and safety: by using these compression garments, after recovering from patellar tendonitis, the patient feels safer in all activities that involve the knee. They provide remarkable comfort.
- Increases athletic performance: once the patellar tendonitis or similar condition is resolved, these compression knee sleeves lead to better performance of the person as they improve the distribution of body loads.