McDavid Neoprene Patella Knee Support with Stays

For those recovering from a knee injury, or looking to exercise through arthritis or bursitis, placing weight on the knee can be dangerous, especially when running. The McDavid Neoprene Patella Knee Support with Stays uses steel stays to maintain healthy joint alignment while bending, helping prevent further injury. Made of specially-engineered, flexible neoprene, it offers compression and therapeutic insulation while maintaining your full range of movement.

What's Included?

• 1 x Neoprene Knee Support

Please note that this knee brace can be worn on either the left or right leg.

Which Size Should I Choose?

This McDavid Knee Support is supplied in five sizes to suit most knees. To find your best fit, please measure the circumference of your knee as shown in the diagram below, then find the appropriate size from the table below. 

Measure around the centre of the knee as shown

Our Sizing Tips

• For measurements that fall between two sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size for greater levels of comfort
• The brace is meant to be compressive and will feel tight as a result; if you would prefer less tightness, please select a larger size
• If you do not have a flexible tape measure, take your measurements with a piece of string, then measure the string with a ruler
• If your joints swell, please take this into account when choosing your size

Key Features and Benefits of the McDavid Knee Sleeve

• Open-knee design improves patella tracking and stability
• Padding around patella for comfort and support
• Steel spring stays on sides of brace for reinforcement
• High-performance neoprene offers comprehensive support and insulation
• Compression stimulates blood circulation to reduce cramp and stiffness
• Completely latex-free to reduce chances of skin irritation or reaction
• Heavy-duty nylon outer layer for durability
• Elastic hook/loop straps and 5 available different sizes to suit most users

What Conditions Does this Support Help With?

Providing you with Level 2 Protection (see below for how McDavid Protection Levels work), the McDavid Knee Sleeve offers advanced support for moderate instabilities, strains and chronic conditions. This knee brace can help support and promote healing for conditions and injuries such as:

• Minor to moderate ligament instabilities
• Sprains
• Swelling
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Arthritis
• Pain relief from chronic conditions

How Do the McDavid Protection Levels Work?

McDavid braces are classified with three levels of protection, each of which helps with different injury severities and stages of recovery:

• Level 1 (Primary Protection): 
  • Minor pains
  • Sprains
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis
  • Arthritis
• Level 2 (Advanced Protection): 
  • Minor to moderate ligament instabilities
  • Swelling
  • Sprains
  • Pain relief from chronic conditions
• Level 3 (Major Protection): 
  • Moderate to major instabilities
  • Proactive injury protection for weak joints
  • Post-surgical joint protection

Need a Different Level of Support?

As we mentioned, this McDavid Brace is classified with Level 2 Protection, making it great for moderate injuries and recurring conditions. However, if you're looking for a less or more comprehensive support, we also offer the following McDavid Neoprene Supports:

• Level 1 Primary Protection Knee Supports:
  • McDavid Neoprene Full Knee Support Sleeve
  • McDavid Neoprene Knee Support Sleeve with Open Patella
• Level 2 Advanced Protection Knee Supports:
  • McDavid Knee Support with 360 Degree Patella Support and Cross Ligament Straps
• Level 3 Major Protection Protection Knee Supports:
  • McDavid Knee Brace with Dual-Disc Lateral Hinges
  • McDavid Knee Brace with Polycentric Lateral Hinges
  • McDavid Knee Brace with Polycentric Lateral Hinges Cross Straps

Great for Recovering Athletes Getting Back to Exercise

This advanced support brace is great for athletes with ligament instabilities and chronic conditions, or those on the road to recovery after a injury. The neoprene build offers compression and insulation to keep the joint flexible and supported, while the reinforced stays help with alignment to help prevent further injuries.

McDavid's High-Performance Neoprene

For their Neoprene Knee Supports, McDavid use a non-petroleum neoprene variant with an advanced cell structure. This makes it specially engineered to improve performance in the following ways:

• Superior compression stretch
• Greater therapeutic insulation
• A lighter build, without sacrificing support
• Longer-lasting comfort

Padded Open Patella Design

The open patella design of the brace improves patella tracking encourages healthier positioning as you move. An open patella support works better if you need to wear a brace for long periods or if you are exercising, as it forces the patella to stay central and maximises breathability when sweating. The area around the patella is also padded for cushioned comfort.

Steel Stays for Reinforced Support

More than just a sleeve support, the McDavid Brace features reinforced steel stays on either side. This reduces impact and helps maintain the joint along its axis to prevent further injury. These stays are flexible instead of rigid, moving with the knee, which is great for athletes who want to protect their knees without impeding their flexibility.

Five Available Sizes Along with Elastic Hook and Loop Straps

In order for a knee support to be effective, it's vital to find your best fit. This McDavid Support is supplied in five available sizes depending on the circumference of your knee (see sizing above). It also features elastic hook and loop straps for added security.