Will this brace keep my knee from going beyond 180 degrees.when straightened?.
1117140
You will have the full range of motion. This brace is more for side to side support.
495544
This brace helped me for several years with a strained knee from constantly playing full court basketball. I am unfamiliar with runners knee.
1065724
Yes you can, but I would only buy this if you are wearing some other knee brace on top of it, since this one will roll/slide down your thigh within a few minutes. I got this as a replacement for a bulkier knee brace but end up using it under the of one since that one keeps this up, but this one feels more form fitting.
188313
No, this knee brace is closed all around from top to bottom, except for the knee cap opening. Good for support, but quite confining when one needs to have feet on floor , as in sitting position. And although this design is really good for support, it is hot to wear, especially in hot weather or when very active for long periods of time, and it does chaff a bit even with a hose type sleeve under it. Based on your description for use, probably would not want this particular design. Regards.
1267963
this brace looks good but is useless. extremely difficult to find an effective back brace. all mfg claims are way overblown. good luck
2242032
Knee brace is great for strenuous activities ... gym, skiing, etc. It does restrict some knee movement but not too much of a problem. My opinion ... for runners, this brace will be a burden. It will throw the runner off balance for one; secondly, the brace will have the nasty habit of sliding down from the knee. I know the second problem firshand for it affected my skiing. The runners up and down action will definitely shift the brace requiring frequent adjustments upward. You can always tighten the velcro straps super tight but that will restrict blood flow and eventually cramping. Only my opinion! And yes, as you said, it is rock solid and its flexibility is somewhat restrictive. Knee brace is great for strenuous activities ... gym, skiing, etc. It does restrict some knee movement but not too much of a problem. My opinion ... for runners, this brace will be a burden. It will throw the runner off balance for one; secondly, the brace will have the nasty habit of sliding down from the knee. I know the second problem firshand for it affected my skiing. The runners up and down action will definitely shift the brace requiring frequent adjustments upward. You can always tighten the velcro straps super tight but that will restrict blood flow and eventually cramping. Only my... » Read More Knee brace is great for strenuous activities ... gym, skiing, etc. It does restrict some knee movement but not too much of a problem. My opinion ... for runners, this brace will be a burden. It will throw the runner off balance for one; secondly, the brace will have the nasty habit of sliding down from the knee. I know the second problem firshand for it affected my skiing. The runners up and down action will definitely shift the brace requiring frequent adjustments upward. You can always tighten the velcro straps super tight but that will restrict blood flow and eventually cramping. Only my opinion! And yes, as you said, it is rock solid and its flexibility is somewhat restrictive. « Show Less
212855
Kim, I don't believe so because I regularly do my exercises at the gym. Also, I am not dependent on the brace, I wear it only to help me heal whenever I hurt my back.
1947909
I've been using this brace a couple of times a week for a few months now, for tennis and racquetball. My knee is also 16" and I got a Large, which is what I recommend for you. It runs tight, in my opinion, and it hasn't stretched noticeably yet.
1596451
No, I don't think so. One of the problems with the brace is that it is always slipping down my leg and I have to adjust it.
50994
I have scoliosis. This or any device won't help or correct it. You don't want to force a curve wider than the opening of the device. I can't use mine but haven't chunked it yet.
2244074
This brace rides right under your knee cap, so you'd need to measure the area below your knee, not above.
1008196
I tried mine on two different people and it just can't seem to stay put. I suggest you find one that has a knee insert. Like a hole where you can fit the ball of your knee in.
677100
I use the brace to play basketball after my acl replacement. The metal on the sides prevents lateral movement. And the lock prevents hyper extension. Your knee will only bend as it's supposed to. No problem with pushing off and landing. I recommend it.
1556595
First, I don't golf, but if it's knee stability you are looking for, it works to stabilize the tendons around your knee. So it would help keep your knee from twisting badly.
482198
The brace will make your knee stronger in the sense that it will support it - which is a very good thing when it comes to knee arthritis. It won't however, make your knee muscles any stronger - for that you'll need knee exercises.
442450
It depends on your degree of injury. This is definitely a good brace for minor knee issues. If you have issues where you need a brace to limit range of motion or prevent hyper extension this is not the brace. Although there are hinges on this brace they will not prevent hyper extension.
1217928
Technically yes. It does stretch, but the fabric tends to pinch when doing a lot of walking and the top part (that goes around the thigh) folds over or slides down with a lot of activity. I have yet to find a brace that will properly fit a large knee.