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"I bought the knee brace with springs prior to a family trip to Disney World. A week of walking adding up to 77 miles. If I didn't have this brace then it would not have been possible. 10/10 recommend to everyone."
"I have extremely hyper mobile knees and have had chronic pain since I was a teenager. These have changed my life. At the end of every day, my knees feel like they have been hugged all day."
"I'm a skateboarder and I recently messed up my ACL. As soon as I put the Old Bones sleeve with hinges on I immediately could feel the difference. I now have full mobility back."
"I got the compression knee sleeve for my 11 year old gymnast daughter who's been having knee issues. After a week she's back at it, tumbling again! This product is amazing."
Stay Active, Support Recovery With a Knee Brace For Patellar Tendonitis
Patellar tendonitis (AKA jumper's knee) is what happens when the tendon connecting your kneecap to your shinbone gets overloaded from constant jumping, landing, or hard stops. The pain sits right below the kneecap and gets worse the more you push through it. But you don’t want to sit on the sidelines. You need a patellar tendonitis knee brace.
A knee brace for patellar tendonitis compresses the area around the patellar tendon to ease stress on the tissue during movement. It lets you keep ruling while the tendon recovers, so you don’t have to sit out entirely. It also gives the knee extra support once you’re back to normal.
Our braces put a patella gel pad around the kneecap and evenly distribute pressure across the tendon. Medical-grade compression supports blood flow to the area while the non-slip silicone lining keeps the brace locked in place during the movements that aggravate tendonitis most: jumps, landings, stairs, and squats. See all our patella knee braces.
Whether you need a hinged knee brace for more control with severe tendonitis or a spring knee brace for flexible lateral support during active recovery, you’ll find the perfect fit here at Old Bones Therapy.
What Makes Our Knee Braces Right For Action Sports?
Patellar tendonitis comes with the territory in skating, basketball, volleyball - basically, any sport with repeated impact. Runners get it too; see our knee brace for running picks. We know this injury better than we’d like to, because we come from action sports ourselves. We made every knee brace for patellar tendonitis in this collection because we needed it ourselves at one point.
Non-neoprene knitted fabric that breathes through long sessions and doesn't fall apart after a few months of hard use. The braces themselves don’t look like bulky medical gear, either. Every knee brace is backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Shop now and get the support you need!
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FAQs
Do knee braces help patellar tendonitis?
Yes. Compression around the patellar tendon helps ease strain during movement, and a knee brace for patellar tendonitis keeps that pressure consistent whether you're walking, squatting, or climbing stairs. It's not a fix on its own, but it makes it way easier to stay active during recovery.
What's the best way to handle patellar tendonitis?
Cut back on the load on the tendon, brace it during activity, and strengthen the surrounding muscles. Eccentric squats are the gold standard for patellar tendon rehab. Ice after activity. Honestly, you might have to take some time off. The tendon doesn't get a chance to recover if you keep pushing through sharp pain, and the condition drags on for months.
How do I care for my knee brace for patellar tendonitis?
Hand wash in cold water with mild soap and lay flat to dry. Skip the dryer, as heat breaks down the compression fabric and silicone lining faster. Our non-neoprene material holds up better than neoprene through repeated washes, but air drying is the way to go for sure.
What worsens patellar tendonitis?
Pushing through sharp pain, jumping or landing on hard surfaces without support, and skipping rest days. Tight quads and weak hamstrings also put more strain on the patellar tendon. Stretching and foam rolling help, but the biggest factor is rest — the tendon can't recover if you keep overloading it.