Patellar Tendon Strap FAQ

Just below your kneecap, on the patellar tendon. Bend your knee, find the soft spot between the bottom of the kneecap and the bump on your shin, and put the pad there with the U-shaped dip facing up. Our placement guide walks you through it.

Many people with patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee) find a strap makes stairs, squats and jumping more comfortable, and research on infrapatellar straps is encouraging. A strap is a support, not a cure, which is why every order includes The Knee Reset exercise plan. If it doesn't help within 90 days, you get your money back.

Runner's knee, or pain around the kneecap, has several causes. A patellar strap is most useful when the pain sits just below the kneecap, on the tendon. Read our guide to knee straps for running, or try it for up to 90 days: if it doesn't help, we refund you.

Snug, not tight. You should be able to slide two fingers under the band. Loosen it right away if you feel tingling or numbness.

Most people wear it for the activities that bring on pain, like running, jumping, squats or stairs, and take it off in between. Don't sleep in it. If your knee hurts even at rest, see a doctor or physical therapist.

Yes. It is made for running, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, lifting and hiking, and it fits under leggings and running tights.

A knee sleeve compresses the whole joint and adds warmth. A patella strap presses on one spot, the patellar tendon, so it is the more targeted choice when pain sits just below the kneecap. Read our patella band vs. knee sleeve guide.

Patella straps are often used for Osgood-Schlatter, because the pad sits on the tendon just above the sore bump below the knee. Our strap is sized for adults and may be loose on smaller legs, so check with your child's doctor or physical therapist first. More in our Osgood-Schlatter guide.

One size fits most adults. The stretch band and hook-and-loop closure adjust in seconds. If your leg is unusually slim or large, email us before you order and we will help.

Tendon pain often shows up in both knees, and a second strap means one can live in your gym bag. Every pack comes with at least two straps.

Shipping is free to the US. Orders are processed in 1 to 2 business days and delivered in 5 to 8 business days. You get a tracking link by email when your order ships.

Email us within 90 days of delivery and we refund the full product price. You can keep the straps. See our refund policy.

Rinse the silicone pad with cool water and mild soap, hand wash the band and let it air dry. Don't put it in the dryer.

Right now we ship to the United States only.

Orders placed before 12:00 PM Eastern Time on a business day start processing the same day. Every order leaves our warehouse within 1 to 2 business days, with free tracked shipping.

Use the tracking link in your shipping confirmation email, or visit our order tracking page.

Yes, as long as it hasn't shipped yet. Email hello@patellartendonstrap.com with your order number as soon as possible. Once an order ships, it is still covered by our 90-day guarantee.

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Every customer joins after their first order and gets 15% off every reorder with code KNEECLUB15. See how the Knee Club works.

Every order is covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee. For longer cover, add 2-year strap protection when you order: if a strap tears, stretches out or the pad comes loose within 2 years, we send a free replacement.