What is a Patellar Tendon Strap used for?

A patella strap is a band-like knee brace that wraps around either bottom or top of the kneecap. A knee band placed below the knee provides compression and helps take pressure and pain off the patellar tendon. When the IT (iliotibial) band becomes tight and creates friction around the knee, the knee strap placed above the knee can reduce stress and pain.

A patellar tendon strap can help those who keep their feet closer to earth that puts repeated stress on the knee joint and tendons, including walkers, runners, and dancers. HPFY offers an array of knee straps that support that patellar tendon when you need a litter extra. We also carry knee pads that help minimize the impact on your knees and prevent damage.

Who may benefit from Patella Straps?

Knee band is commonly used for:

Patellar tendonitis
Runner’s knee
Arthritis
Chondromalacia,
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
IT band friction syndrome
Osgood-Schlatter disease

How does a Knee pad or Patella Strap work?

The knee strap applies enough compression on the tendons surrounding the knee so that the stress experienced by a particular tendon can be redistributed. The patella strap also helps keep the tendons properly aligned to keep the knee stable. The knee bands can be worn above or below the knee, depending on the injury. Knee bands can also have a proprioceptive effect on the knee joint, which provides more support and stability during physical activity preventing a knee injury.

Benefits of Patellar Tendon Strap

The benefits of wearing a knee strap include the following:
Reduces patellar compression.
Lessens the pain caused by the inflamed tendon.
Prevents excessive sideways shifting of the patella and keeps it in proper alignment.
Minimizes patellar strain and pressure.
Corrects patellar tracking and relieves pain associated with the patellar conditions.

How to use a Knee Band?

To have the maximum positive effect of the knee strap, you must wear it properly.
If one is suffering from patellar tendonitis or patellofemoral pain syndrome, the knee band should be worn under the knee,
Use fingers to feel the patellar bone and the tendon below connecting the patella to the shin bone.
The level of the patella strap should be the junction between the bone and the tendon.
Keep the foam pad portion of the knee strap over the tendon. Place the flat part on the back of the leg and the buckle on the side to avoid pinching the back of the knee or the tendon in front.
If one suffers from IT band syndrome, the knee band should be worn above the knee.
Adjust the tightness of the strap; it should not be too tight or too loose.

Can you wear Knee Pads all day?

A knee strap is often worn while you run, play sports, or recover from an injury to help with knee pain. But if you feel you need to wear it all day to manage pain, check with your doctor or physical therapist to identify and resolve the underlying causes.

Where to buy Patellar Tendon Straps online?

Health Products For You offers a huge collection of best knee pads and knee bands from top-selling manufacturers like Comfy Splints, Breg, Patterson Medical, etc at affordable prices. BodySport Knee Strap provides relief from acute or chronic knee pain commonly associated with patella conditions by applying pressure on the patellar tendon below the kneecap eliminating inflammation and pain. Shop today and help your patella to feel supported during athletic activities or recovery.