It is a new knee sleeve. Doesn't sound like anything too special, but this is a CONTOURED knee sleeve and it really is very special, and quite innovative.
It offers targeted isolated compression at the knee joint... and fits comfortably around the thigh and calf. There is a soft elastic band around the thigh and an encased elastic band around the calf... no slipping... extremely comfortable. Because it is contoured, there is less fabric behind the knee joint so there is no bunching. It is sleek and fits easily under other garments.
I have been wearing it under tights as well as jeans and capris, and it is almost invisible.
If you have knee problems of any kind... and I know most runners do, from time to time, this just might be a great tool in your recovery arsenal. The fabric promotes increased blow flow and it provides a soothing, calming warmth to the area of your body it covers.
The sleeve is made from patented Copper Znergy fabric combined copper and zinc for permanent anti-odor protection and is easy to care for. I admit to babying my Tommie Copper garments by hand washing them and hanging to dry... but you don't have to do that.
I think the the key to making this contoured knee sleeve work for you is to use the sizing chart and making sure you select the proper size. You don't want it to be too tight and you certainly don't want it to be so loose that it is falling down.
As with all of the Tommie Copper garments and gear I have tried, this is another winner in my books.
If you would like to try a women's sleeve or a men's sleeve, and live in Canada or the U.S., leave me a comment on this post. I will pick a winner on November 30th and my contact at Tommie Copper will outfit you with a sleeve, too. Make sure you leave contact information as well, because if I cannot notify you, you will not be the winner!
Check out the sleeve on the Tommie Copper web site.
Do ever have knee pain? How do you deal with it?
Looks like a great option for those with knee pain. Tommie Copper seems to have a large selection of rehab wear.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope I don't need this! Glad to know that it works so well!
ReplyDeleteI do have knee pain especially after too many squats or a really long run. These sound like an awesome product, I usually just try to stretch really well.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried Tommie Cooper products before. I know how much you love them so they intrigue me.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I do get knee pain so I'm sure this could come in handy..
ReplyDeleteThis looks good! With the ways my knees act up, I'd need 2 sleeves! But it's great you can wear it underneath your clothes.
ReplyDeleteSounds like this is a great option for those who deal with knee pain. Thankfully, that's not something that I face.
ReplyDeleteKnock wood, there's no knee pain here but this looks like a great product!
ReplyDeleteMy knees have been fine, but my husband struggles with his. I am going to mention this to him.
ReplyDeleteI have commented here before about how I need to try tommy copper. I dont have knee issues but I want to try it for my shin issues. I will try anything and everything for my shin pain!
ReplyDeleteI do have knee pain sometimes. I usually take a warm bath with Epsom salts to try to relieve the pain.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try this for my knee pain!
ReplyDelete- Judith
Thankfully I do not have knee pain. However if I did I would love to try this one.
ReplyDeleteRunning, aging and knee pain come hand in hand for me. I feel it more after an intense interval session, my body doesn't like speed work! I can run all day at a medium pace and have no pain. I'm currently training for one of my handful of 5K's I do every year and can't wait till its over!
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Running my first full marathon in June but have been fighting with knee issues. Would love to try this out!
ReplyDeleteMy son has terrible knee pain after breaking it a few years ago
ReplyDeleteI was just checking these out at our local store, but they only had men's. I do have some knee pain from time to time so it would be great to try this, looks like a cool product!
ReplyDeleteLooks interesting, hopefully helps during long runs
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I ocassionally have knee pain that drives me nuts, and this may be a good solution
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting post indeed, I have been looking for a review on these knee wraps and could not find any till now, glad to hear you had such a positive feedback. I will be buying these fro my husband and I as we both suffer from knee pain and the constant problems of back issues that come along.
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