Wrap Around Velcro Knee Supports

Overview: The McDavid Patella Knee Support is one of the most popular advanced wrap-around velcro knee supports for ligament & cartilage injuries and also helps relieve the symptoms of chondromalacia, patellar subluxation and patellar tendonitis.

This knee support has special supportive steel springs that strengthen the brace on either side of the knee joint to improve stability and support knee ligaments. The Neoprene material provides soothing heat and compression which relieves knee pain and swelling and promotes healing.

Our Verdict: The McDavid Patella Knee Brace is one our favourite advanced knee wrap braces - it's a classic design with built-in side-stabilisers and is rated highly by users. Average user rating 4.5/5.

Overview: The Neo G Open Knee Support brace is out favourite basic protection velcro knee support. It improves stability by eliminating unwanted gliding and twisting at the knee. The brace ensures that weight bearing pressure during movement is more evenly distributed over the joint, which helps ease arthritic and meniscus pain.

As the name suggests, this Neo-G knee brace has a hole at the front with a stitched buttress giving reinforced support to the patella and anterior knee.

Our Verdict: The Neo G Open Knee Support good, simple yet effective velcro knee support. We really like open patella knee braces like this as they give better support to the kneecap without putting pressure through it. They also allow the knee to breathe better so get less sweaty. Average user review 4.3/5.

Overview: The Neo G Closed Knee Brace provides compression, support and warming relief to the entire knee complex without restricting movement.

At only 2.5mm thick, it can easily be worn under your clothes, providing dynamic support whilst still allowing full, smooth range of motion in all directions.

My verdict: The Neo G Closed Knee Brace provides good basic level support and stays in place really well. Reviews are extremely positive however if you have problems with your kneecap, the open sleeve may suit you better. Average user rating 4.1/5.

Overview: The Mueller Adjustable Knee Support is a lightweight, adjustable support that provides firm, comfortable compression without restricting movement. It is perfect for weak, injured or arthritic knees. It combines a traditional pull up sleeve design but also has four patented adjustable velcro straps so you can ensure a perfect fit for your knee.

The open kneecap design helps stabilise the kneecap without putting any pressure through it. Its contoured design and Velcro cover minimises bunching and prevents friction behind the knee. The soft neoprene blend retains heat for soothing warmth to help relieve pain and promote healing. One size fits most.

Our Verdict: People find the Mueller Adjustable Knee Support really comfortable even when worn all day. It doesn’t cause any restriction behind the knee like some knee supports do. Average user rating 4.2/5

Overview: The ACE Fitted Knee Support is another pull-up sleeve with adjustable velcro straps for controlled compression and perfect fit. It is open at the front with a support buttress to improve patella tracking whilst reducing pressure through the kneecap.

ACE knee braces are made of breathable lightweight neoprene blend, which aids circulation and helps keeps muscles pliable, reducing susceptibility to injury. Antimicrobial material inhibits growth of odor causing bacteria. Latex free.

Our Verdict: The straps on the ACE Fitted Knee Support makes it more versatile than a standard pull-up sleeve. It is one of the cheapest on the market but doesn't get quite such reviews as other velcro knee supports. Average user rating 4/5.

Overview: The Neo G Stabilized Open Knee Support provides great support and compression, and has four metal spiral support stays to stabilise the knee whilst allowing controlled movement. It is particularly good for sports and skiing.

The open patella area helps reduce pain associated with patella tracking problems, and offers relief from bursitis, injuries and inflammation. This Neo G knee brace has three adjustable straps which allow variable compression and ensure a custom fit around the entire knee complex.

Our Verdict: The Neo G Stabilized Knee Support is one of the best velcro knee supports on the market offering intermediate support and protection. It is reasonably priced and gives great support without being cumbersome. Average user rating 4.2/5.

Overview: The ACE Adjustable Brace With Stabilizers has flexible dual side stabilizers that provide support and medial/lateral stability when you walk, bend, run, jump or climb. It allows full range of movement whilst delivering comfortable support and protection.

It is open at the front to improve patella tracking whilst reducing pressure through the kneecap. Adjustable straps help to ensure optimum fit and prevent slipping. Comfort fit sleeve reduces irritation behind the leg, and breathable material keeps you cooler and drier. Antimicrobial treatment inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria.

Our Verdict: On the whole the ACE Adjustable Brace With Stabilizers receives good reviews, but some people find that the middle strap behind the knee can be slightly uncomfortable. If this is the case, I would recommend the McDavid Adjustable Knee Support instead. Average user rating 4.2/5.