Neoprene Knee Brace Guide

Overview: The Neo G Open Knee Support brace improves stability by eliminating unwanted gliding and twisting at the knee. This neoprene knee brace ensures that pressure during weight-bearing movement is evenly distributed over the joint, which helps ease arthritic and meniscus pain.

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

My verdict: The Neo G Open Knee Support good, simple yet effective neoprene knee brace. I personally prefer 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 McDavid Open Patella Knee Support is a very popular pull on sleeve providing compression and soft tissue support. There is a hole and buttress at the front to reduce pressure on the kneecap, improving comfort and flexion.

Made of neoprene, it retains heat to reduce pain and promote healing. It has an inner rubber surface reducing slippage and is seamless behind the knee for extra comfort. NB Latex free

Our Verdict: The McDavid Open Patella Support is very comfy even when worn all day and is highly effective. Average user rating 4.4/5.

Overview: The McDavid Patella Knee Support is one of the most popular neoprene knee braces for ligament & cartilage injuries and also helps relieve the symptoms of chondromalacia, patellar subluxation and patellar tendonitis.

This neoprene knee braceshas 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 neoprene knee braces - it's a classic design and is rated highly by users. It is fully adjustable so you don't have to worry about buying the right size. If you are looking to get a bit more support than a classic pull up design, it is well worth the money. Average user rating 4.5/5.

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 neoprene 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 neoprene knee braces on the market offering intermediate support and protection. It is very reasonably priced and gives great support without being cumbersome. Average user rating 4.2/5.

Overview: This McDavid Knee Strap reduces forces going through the patella tendon due to a unique tubular buttress which applies constant, mild compression on the patellar tendon. 

This neoprene knee brace strap is perfect for people who do lots of running and/or jumping and is particularly good for patellar tendonitis (jumpers knee), osgood schlatters, chondromalacia patella and Runners Knee. Fully adjustable Velcro for perfect fit – one size fits all.

Our Verdict: The McDavid Knee Strap is a great neoprene knee brace strap. The foam cushion helps it stay in place therefore providing consistent support. It’s a bit more expensive than other makes but generally receives slightly better reviews from patients. Average user rating 4.3/5.

Overview: The Mueller Max Knee Strap offers lightweight, comfortable support, providing targeted compression without reducing mobility. It is perfect for knee tendon problems and Iliotibial band friction syndrome.

The Mueller Max Strap has three compression tubes:
Lower targets the patellar tendon
Upper targets quadriceps misalignment
Two side tubes help improve patellar position, movement and tracking.

These all decrease the forces going through the knee cap and friction on the Iliotibial band (ITB) and patella tendons. The breathable mesh neoprene fabric prevents excessive sweating, a common problem with knee braces.

Our Verdict: The Mueller Max Knee Strap offers great support all around the knee and is perfect for knee tendon problems. It's not quite as effective as the Cho-Pat version, but it is cheaper. Average user rating 4.1/5.

Overview: The McDavid Pro Stabiliser neoprene knee brace is designed for moderate to severe knee instability and pain after knee injuries e.g. ligament and cartilage tears. It is also suitable for knee arthritis. It has two side hinges that prevent hyperextension (knee bending too far back), and rigid uprights providing additional sideways support whilst allowing freedom of movement.

This neoprene knee brace is made of lightweight materials including aircraft grade aluminium gears that accommodate the natural gliding action of the knee. The neoprene sleeve provides therapeutic warmth and has a seamless, breathable back panel for improved comfort. Patellar support buttress helps improve patellar tracking. Fully adjustable Velcro straps ensure a perfect fit for your knee.

My Verdict: The McDavid Pro Stabiliser knee brace offers great protection at a reasonable price. Users consistently give it top ratings because it is easy to apply, comfortable and effective. Average user rating 4.3/5.