Vive IT Band Strap - Iliotibial Band Compression Wrap - Outside of Knee

This thing is incredible! Completely saved my IT band and hiking is pain free! This allowed me to complete my 175 mile thru hike!

I've dealt with IT Band Syndrome for a year since injuring my knee 7 miles in to a half marathon that I finished anyway. I ran the same race 2 weeks ago and my knee went out again near the end. I finished again and haven't stopped to let it heal because I had a 5K today. I've been nervous because it hurts must of the time and buckles occasionally. I put on the Vive IT Band strap that I got yesterday before the race, tightened it as much as I comfortably could, and ran the entire race without one single minute of knee pain!! It honestly stopped my pain and stabilized my knee. I was ecstatic. In fact, the band works so well and is so comfortable that I've kept it on all day. And I just ordered a second band to have a spare. I wore mine above my knee while wearing the standard running capris (slicker stretchy light compression type). It didn't slip or cause any discomfort at all. It has a rectangle pad to provide the pressure point on the IT Band in the leg and a stretchy soft rubbery cushioned strap that loops through a ring to fasten with Velcro. It will adjust to a lot of leg sizes with the length of the strap. I can't speak for long term quality yet but it seems well made.

I bought these IT band straps to help with outside knee pain from running, and they’ve made a noticeable difference. The compression hits right where it’s needed and helps reduce discomfort during workouts and longer walks. I especially like that it comes in a 2-pack, so I can keep one in my gym bag and one at home. The neoprene material feels sturdy but still comfortable against the skin, and the adjustable Velcro makes it easy to customize the tightness. Once positioned correctly, it stays in place pretty well without sliding around too much. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that it can take a little trial and error to find the perfect placement, and if worn too tight it can feel a bit bulky under leggings. But overall, it provides solid support and good value for the price. If you’re dealing with IT band syndrome or lateral knee pain, this is definitely worth trying before moving on to more expensive options.

my physical therapist suggested this for knee pain and instability associated w/a lateral meniscus tear. i had been trying to run for several months, managing the pain with kt tape. that was getting expensive and wasteful, and i still felt unstable like i could fall with the slightest wrong step. wearing this band just slightly below my kneecap has brought the pain level to the lowest it has ever been since my injury.

It really did nothing for my situation.

This strap kept my walking very comfortable during my vacation. It stays in place well. For warmer weather a thin handkerchief underneath the strap helps if you're perspiring. Most of the time the strap alone works fine.

Happiest I’ve been with a product in a very long time. Signed up for an Ironman 70.3 and during 6 months of training could hardly run at all. The bottom corner of my knee would consistently start to hurt right around 1 mile and develop into a sharp pain. I bought this with low hopes, and didn’t even try it until the race. I put it on at transition 2, cranked it as tight as it would go and I hardly felt any pain until mile 10 which was previously unheard of. Even for the remaining couple miles my knee pain stayed very manageable and over all I am very happy with this product.

Of course this isn't a cure for ITB syndrome or tendinitis, but it actually helps relieve pain temporarily. I wear it when exercising, when on long driving trips, or any time the pain is extra bad. Just recently the pain was preventing me from sleeping, and I wore this overnight, and it worked!

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I have started using the ITB strap by Vive for my ITB syndrome. It works like a dream - totally pain free when I use the strap and allows me to train without any issues.

I've always thought knee straps etc were a bit of a "snake oil" type product, but when my ITB problems flared up again, a few weeks before a half marathon, I tried everything to sort them. Rest, Ice, Stretches, Massage etc. All to no avail. I was down to a maximum of 1-2k before crippling knee pain came on. Out of desperation, I tried these. Strapped them up really tight, with the lump right onto the IT band and went out... 5k, pain free! 2 days later I ran a half marathon, completely pain free, and set a PB by 7 minutes. I kind of know the theory of how they work, don't know how they're so effective, but they're an absolute gamechanger. If you've got ITB issues, try them.

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This is a great band. It saved me when I developed IT band problems 1 month before a half marathon. I placed the band securely around my knee area to support the IT band and I had very little pain during the race. This product is definitely a support and not a cure-all. Better to do PT exercises to strengthen muscles that cause pain in the first place.