Vital Salveo Knee Compression Sleeve Swelling Recovery Knee Brace S-Support Pain Relief for Men and Women Unisex for Running Basketball Gym Workout Sports Light Grey (1PC) Medium

During all the years of weight lifting, running, and other various athletic activities including being in the Navy, I never had a knee injury beyond a spell of bursitis while in A-school. And then, one night several months ago while shaking my butt in Brazilian dance class, I pivoted and tweaked my left knee. Holy crap, it hurt!!! I immediately stopped with the butt shaking and came home and iced it down then wrapped it. Couple days later, it was fine. Or so I thought.Since then, if I run or do the Gauntlet (the stair climbing version of the treadmill), or go to Brazilian dance, it starts to hurt again. Worse than it did the first time. It also hurts if I sit cross-legged, or keep it bent while I'm asleep. It has begun to hurt while I'm at work on my feet all day, sometimes going up and down a 14' ladder. I have the old-school neoprene knee brace the Navy gave me during that spell of bursitis way back when, but while it gives some support it actually hurts more than it helps. This knee sleeve is much better. It provides support without constriction, and just the right amount of compression to help with the swelling and subsequent pain. I can wear it to the gym as well as to work, since it's not bulky under my leggings or jeans. I should add that I did as instructed and measured the circumference of my knee to determine the right size for me. My knee is 15 1/2" around at the center, which means I should have gotten it in size large, but I got a medium instead, knowing the material would stretch with time and use. That was a good call, because the medium fits just right. I think the large would have been too big. So I suggest measuring your knee, and if you fall on the low side of the size range, go down one. When it comes to compression sleeves, snug is better than loose.I've read a few of the other reviews, and I have to say...I don't see how anyone can complain about this brace "rolling down." Look at the picture of the product, see that darker grey stripe that runs from top to bottom along the side? It's on both sides, and what it is is a strip of flexible, plastic boning encased in the material. Similar to the "bone" that is used in corsets, these provide rigidity while still having bend right at the knee joint itself. And that rigidity makes it near impossible for this brace to roll down, especially since it goes all the way up, with maybe a quarter-inch of material at the top. So I have no idea what knee sleeve those reviewers were reviewing, but it's not this one.Now, this is not a patellar band. So if you have knee problems due to a patella (knee cap) that doesn't track correctly, or tendinitis of the patella, this might not be the right brace for you, as it does not place pressure directly on the patella or its tendons. It provides an all-over support and compression of the knee joint. It reduces and/or limits swelling in and/or around the joint, which in turn helps reduce the pain brought on by the swelling. As for all the special bamboo charcoal and germanium fibers...I dunno. I just know my knee feels better in this sleeve while I'm at work or working out. Of course, the real test will be how it holds up while I'm shaking my butt in Brazilian dance class, but my doctor told me to hold off on going back to that until after I've had an MRI, which is scheduled for next week, just to be sure I didn't tear the meniscus. While walking, running, and doing the stairs have your knees moving through the sagital plane, pivoting and/or lateral (side to side) movements have you working in the transverse or frontal planes and can cause more damage and tearing of the meniscus, which may require surgery to fix. So for now, this knee sleeve and I are good to go for work, including up and down the stupid ladder, and for my usual workout of running, Gaunlet, free weights, and yoga...but butt shaking in Brazilian dance is on hold. Of course I'm hoping I didn't tear any ligaments or the meniscus, and I'm REALLY hoping I don't have to have knee surgery anytime soon. But if I do, I'm sure I'll be wearing this knee sleeve after it, to reduce swelling and help with healing.

Ordered a XXL since I am 5'2" - 2x size female. This sleeve version (there is one without stays) has flexible metal stays on sides which help sleeve stay in place. It does slip somewhat over time, but only requires adjustment once or twice in 6-8 hours. Appearance is the same as the photo-appears to be well made, stitching good, with non-slip silicone at top edge binding. The morning after wearing this Vital Salveo compression knee sleeve 12-14 hours, all of my discomfort/pain was gone. My pain (inflammation from a fall on knee) is not severe but discomfort causes me to limp a bit. The pain returned after a day of not wearing it, So-o-o the brace goes back on for the time being. It appears that recovery can take place while my knee heals. I have not washed this item yet, but I think it will be easy to hand wash and dry flat as I don't want any elasticity to be diminished. Quality product all around. Now must get an ankle sleeve!

This sleeve will make an arthritic knee feel better,protect it and keep it warm, and it works better than neoprene. It will not provide much in support., but neither will neoprene or your basic elastic sleeve. For that you need to get a brace with a hinge (or two hinges), or possibly the expensive GenuTrain sleeves, which is more made for athletic use and actual knee injuries rather than arthritis. I'd give it 5 stars for what it is if it came in more attractive colors.

So, I've had knee pain from running that resulted in a (diagnosed) Baker's cyst. I tried the copper knee compression sleeve from the big box store for 2 weeks. It provided some relief, but nothing compared to using this sleeve for 2 days!I have no idea why this one is so much better, but it is. It's way more comfortable and has helped more in 2 days than the other one did in 2 weeks. I was skeptical, in a big way...I mean, they're pretty much all the same, right? Wrong.Super comfy, great support and reduced pain. I am sold. I already purchased 2 more to have on hand.I have NOT gotten anything for this review, I paid $18.99 and it's SO worth it.Use the sizing chart, mine fits perfectly. Thank you for this product, I was about to go BACK to the doctor until this arrived. I may still end up back at the doctor, but this has been a huge relief thus far. Cheers

My original set of these compression sleeve eventually they wore out. Used for years. Just ordered another set. They are wonderful. I have osteoarthritis and have a lot of issues with my joints especially my knees. I need support at the gym where I work out to try and keep healthy and limber. I am 75 and a very active senior AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BRAND TO ANYONE WHO HAS ISSUES WITH THEIR KNEES AND NEEDS FIRM SUPPPORT THAT HELPS AND DOESN'T BIND. LOVE THEM. GREAT PRODUCT.

It buckled behind my knee, didn't care for the fit at all.