Is the Cho Pat Knee Strap Right For You?

You may have suffered painful or weak knees from overusing them. If so, maybe the Cho Pat knee strap can help you

How does the knee strap help your injury? The knee is kept well supported while allowing a good range of mobility. This is what the Cho Pat knee strap was designed to do. This is because the strap is made from neoprene which is a flexible synthetic rubber.

The extra support you get, helps to stabilize, compress and make the overall kneecap structure stronger. This is achieved when pressure is applied to the tendon below the kneecap (patella tendon) as well as the tendon above the kneecap.

If you have patella tracking disorder, this strap may be able to help you. Patella tracking disorder is when the patella (kneecap) shifts out of place as the leg bends or straightens. When you walk or run, you may also experience grinding noises, clicking or popping sounds. The strap can help to keep the kneecap straight and reduce the problem.

If you suffer from patellofemorial syndrome which is also known as chondromalacia patella or runner's knee. The strap can help provide relief from these conditions. This common knee injury occurs from friction between the patella and groove in the thigh bone (femur) or from injury to the patella. The pain worsens when climbing stairs, kneeling or sitting for long periods.

If you use the Cho Pat knee strap, you may reduce the chance of developing iliotibial band syndrome (ITB). This is an injury to the thigh usually associated with activities like cycling, weightlifting, jogging or hiking. You will feel a slight pain to the outside of your knee just above the knee joint if you have ITB.

If you experience pain or discomfort from jumper's knee also known as patella tendonitis, the Cho Pat knee strap may help. If you have this condition, you will find that the tendon and tissues that surround it become inflamed. This usually occurs from overuse particularly in jumping activities. You will feel pain just above the patella tendon.

Who are Cho-Pat? They produce sports medical braces. The company has wide range of products to relieve the pain from a number of knee injuries which are aimed at athletes.

Their most recognized product is the Cho-Pat knee strap. It was developed to help those with weak, degenerated and overused knees. The strap was developed to provide good support to the knee structure while allowing a good range of mobility for the wearer.