POWERLIX Knee Compression Sleeve (Pair) - Best Knee Brace for Knee Pain for Men & Women – Knee Support for Running, Basketball, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Gym, Workout, Sports - (Black XL)

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 :)

Great quality Powerlix knee compression sleeves. I bought 2 of them for both my knees. They stay in place when I walk on the treadmill or use the leg press machine with weights in the gym. The knees are firmly supported to eliminate pain. Measure you knees to chose the right size. Love the quality of these sleeves and highly recommend them.

It fits and it feels great! The material is not itchy for me. I originally ordered a XL but that was too big below knee. The large fits better for me. It would be better if the knee cap area was more snug but it still does the job intended. It slides on very easy and stays in place. The back of knee area could use less material to reduce the overlapping of materials. My measurements are 15.5” below knee and 19” above knee (5” from knee cap). I would recommend this compression sleeve. I use it for walking and knee pain after leg day.

Delivered fast. Product is excellent quality. I was able to get back in the gym and work out as normal with this knee sleeve. Excellent support and I had no pain during my exercise or even later when I got home. This was just from using it one day. I had been suffering for almost a month with knee pain and aching and swelling without this knee sleeve. It truly is a life saver!

It’s ok, I wanted to try this out for my long runs to see if it would help with some of the knee pain I was having. It fits very well, no sliding around. However, it didn’t really help with any of the pain. I still had the same knee pain around mile 3 out of 5 and the day after pain was just as excruciating using the sleeve as it was without using it during my run. It’s hard to say if I was able to push through the pain better while using the sleeve or not, but I don’t think that’s what this is intended for anyway. I can definitely feel the compression and tightness that the sleeve is supposed to give you, but maybe it’s for a different type of knee pain than what I am experiencing on my runs. I’ll keep it and try it during my weight lifting workouts here in a few days after the knee pain wears off & see if it makes a difference on the types of workouts. It might work better for the weight lifting for knee support more than support for running. I don’t dislike it, I think it’s just not for my type of pain situation I’m experiencing.

Just ordered 2 more of these great knee sleeves. I’ve had unlock brace, and several other types of sleeves but none feel as good and stay up like this sleeve. I’m an elder female at 86 and have had a left robotic knee replacement in 2024, now the right knee decided to go wacky on me. After 3 days wearing this sleeve plus knee conditioning exercises, I can walk without a cane and the pain to left of patella is manageable.. So grateful to find a comfortable sleeve that won’t slide down. There is a good reason for 60,000 plus good reviews!

These do a great job supporting the knee. I've used them when my knee acts up, and the support they offer helps to keep the over stress down. They breath well, with no buildup of sweat. The silicone beads on the inside ends, do a fantastic job at keeping the sleeves from slipping. Never had a problem. They launder well and dry quickly without a dryer.

I first ordered these in April 2020 (for $19) in blue along with other pairs (in black and beige) between 2019 and 2021 for my physically intensive job and would have to say they held up well! I combined them with “Run Forever” calf compression sleeves for maximum effect and used both full-time while bending, stretching, twisting, throwing and running through everything from cardboard to metal and leg and knee pain were the least of my problems. At first I had the occasional slip and wear marks but as I got better at my job and my legs thinned out, these incidents became few and far between. I would caution against using them around sharp metal as unfortunately that easily produced tearing, but that is to be expected especially after the amount of running, jumping, hopping and general malarkey that was expected at work and may not apply to the average user. Also these sleeves are easy to wash and resistant to shrinkage, I would just move them periodically when air drying to keep them supple. Durable, functional, stylish and able to stand up to heavy use but susceptible to tearing and stiffness when air drying, the “POWERLIX Knee Compression Sleeve - Best Knee Brace for Men & Women – Knee Support for Running, Basketball, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Gym, Workout, Sports – Please Check Sizing Chart” sleeves get a respectable 4/5 stars!

size runs large . please buy 1 size smaller for more secure fit

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Ich möchte meine Erfahrungen mit der POWERLIX Kniebandage für meine Frau teilen. Sie hatte sich am Knie verletzt, und die vom Arzt verschriebene Bandage schien die Situation eher zu verschlimmern. Aus einer Laune heraus bestellte ich die POWERLIX Kniebandage, ohne große Erwartungen zu haben. Zu unserer Überraschung linderte sie die Beschwerden meiner Frau deutlich. Das atmungsaktive Material sorgt dafür, dass das Knie nicht schwitzt und unangenehm riecht, selbst bei längerem Tragen. Die Bandage sitzt fest, ohne zu rutschen, und kann bequem über oder unter der Kleidung getragen werden. Was uns besonders beeindruckt hat, ist die 4-Wege-Dehnbarkeit des Gewebes. Es bietet hervorragenden Schutz und Unterstützung in alle Richtungen. Meine Frau kann jetzt wieder längere Strecken gehen, ohne Schmerzen zu haben. Die einfache Handhabung und Pflege sind weitere Pluspunkte. Die Bandage lässt sich leicht anlegen und ist maschinenwaschenbar. Insgesamt eine überraschend effektive und komfortable Lösung für Knieprobleme.

Excelente, la verdad que se adapta perfectamente, comprime muy bien a la vez de ser cómoda y no se mueve ni lo más mínimo hagas el ejercicio que hagas