Z1 K2 Comfortline Hinged Knee Brace for Men & Women – Knee Support for ACL, MCL, LCL, PCL, Ligament and Sports Injuries, Arthritis Pain, Meniscus Tear and Mild Osteoarthritis (S2)

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I bought this because I ripped my acl & I need a brace for work …. This thing showed up & I put it on, it fit nice & comfortable TILL IT WAS TIME TO MOVE OR SIT … it’s like the hinges were put on wrong ( left side was on the right & right was on the left ) because the pads on the knee were the size of my palm, when you sit it being a light weight plastic the pads & hinges pushed away from both sides of your knee so bad I could put my hand between the knee pads & my knee …. When you stand up & start moving it caused so much pain & discomfort because it wants to push your knee to the left … I have been wearing knee braces ever since middle school & this was the first one to cause this much pain & discomfort, I’ve never seen one this cheaply made for this price, it’s complete robbery to charge someone this amount for something so cheaply made should be ashamed of your self .. they said this one was brand new but yet it showed up with no stickers on it, straps were adjust to someone’s leg so much bigger then mine …. Worst part of all of this I get to go back to work Monday with out a brace unless I spend MORE money on something else, while I wait up to 30 days for my refund AFTER they receive this back …. We don’t get the product to test & use & give us up to 30 days to pay them .. $180 is a lot to waste on something & having to wait for your money for someone who’s been out of work since the start of November & is living comp check to comp check ….. SAVE YOUR MONEY PEOPLE …. I ASSURE YOU, YOU WONT LIKE IT …..

I got these because there is a wide selection of sizes as opposed to other braces that I’ve tried that are adjustable but still too big or move around during use. The first time I tried them on it did hurt when I walked around but after a day they broke in. Give them a chance I think it’s worth it

This brace is an excellent value. Note that is does *not* compare to the type of much more rigid brace you can get for 6x-10x the price, but is a lot better than anything carried at the local pharmacy or big box store (I tried a bunch from somewhere with a liberal return policy). If what you need is a brace that helps a lot to keep your knee from twisting, then this one fits the bill.This brace a bit bulky, so I definitely would not want to use it for running or other high movement sports, but it's good for walking. The hinges are metal, but the plastic is pretty soft. It does give quite a bit of support though. I tore my MCL a few weeks before heading off on a trip where I was planning to do a lot of walking around as a tourist, but I didn't want to spend $600-$800 on a brace. I don't think I could have walked half as much as I did with just a normal off-the-shelf brace. It was great at preventing my knee from twisting, as any little twisting force at the time hurt like hell.It didn't do anything for my torn meniscus. I have a minor tear in the other knee from an injury the year before. It was acting up since I was favoring that leg so much while the other had the torn MCL, so I switched knees and it didn't help at all. Also, don't expect to use this for water sports, I'm pretty sure the padding would disintegrate if you wore it in the water. I was originally hoping to wear it for surfing and paddling.Some tips:-Because of the soft plastic, when I strapped it down it squeezed together and the hinge pad pressed right on my injury and hurt like hell, so I put some padding (folded up fabric) above and below it to take the pressure off.-Play with the exact location of where the hinges sit. I found that if they were half an inch off it made a huge difference in how well the brace worked and how easy it was to walk in it. The spot that worked the best wasn't the spot that felt most natural when putting the brace on and strapping it down, but did feel the most natural when walking. If it feels like the brace is pushing on you in a weird way when you walk, try moving the hinge's pivot points a little up, down, forward or backward.-Ibuprofen is about 20x more expensive in Italy compared to a local US big box store. Don't forget to bring your own if you travel to Europe. But the espresso drinks were 1/5 the price, so it evened out.

Besides I was told to get by the size graph was incorrect. And told me I needed a number 19 in reality I needed a number 22

Nothing like shredding your acl,mcl and meniscus. Which is extreamly painful!This helps me get around until surgery is done. Not sure about playing sports in it. For that I would get one from your Orthopedic Surgeon.I can hobble around now with this on.FYI - I measured myself 3 times to make sure I got the right size. I'm glad i did because there is not much give in the plastic parts that go around your calf and thigh.Thanks!

I purchased the brace based on its claims and the good reviews of other customers. I will say that I am very upset and let down. I am in need of help with my knee and was so anxious to find relief. This brace did not provide that help. The company itself had good communication with me during the shipping process I will say.The brace itself looks good.There are NO instructions at all. I looked up instructions for very similar knee braces. I followed them step by step. I received the brace yesterday. I can not wear this brace. Here is why:1. The brace will not stop sliding down. I have spent well over 2 hrs working with this brace and adjusting it in various ways and can not find a placement that is comfortable.2. The pad on the inside of my knee will not stop digging into my bone. It is quite painful.3. When I get the straps tight enough to keep the brace from being loose when I'm sitting, as soon as I stand, the brace is so tight I can't hardly straighten my leg.I am so discouraged right now. I was really expecting to feel like a new man today...instead, I'm feeling hopeless.Please weigh you options before purchase...