Contoured 3D silicone pad
Molded ripples press on the patellar tendon, not your kneecap, and spread the pressure evenly.
- Free US shipping
- 90-day money-back guarantee
- 2 straps per pair
Patellar Tendon Strap
A 3D silicone patella band that presses right on the patellar tendon. Made for patellar tendonitis, jumper's knee and knee pain when running, with two straps in every box.
$34.95
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The 90-day feel-better guarantee
Wear it for up to 90 days. If your knee doesn't feel better, email us for a full refund of the product price. Keep the straps, no return shipping needed.
Details
The Patellar Tendon Strap is a 3D silicone patella band for patellar tendonitis, jumper's knee and running. It sits just below the kneecap and presses a contoured pad onto the patellar tendon for targeted support, without the bulk of a full knee brace. Also called a patella strap, patellar strap, infrapatellar strap or knee band. Sold in pairs, one strap for each knee.
Who it is for
Adults with patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee), patellar tendinopathy, patellar tendon pain or knee pain just below the kneecap during activity. Popular with runners, basketball and volleyball players, pickleball and tennis players, weightlifters, hikers and anyone whose knees ache on stairs, squats, lunges or jumps.
How it works
The pad sits on the tendon just below the kneecap. Its U-shaped top edge cradles the bottom of the kneecap, so the pad stays centered on the tendon while you move. Firm, focused pressure on the tendon changes how force travels through it, which is why infrapatellar straps are widely worn for jumper's knee and patellar tendon pain during sport and exercise.
Features
- 3D silicone pad: molded ripples press on the patellar tendon, not the kneecap, and spread pressure evenly
- U-shaped design: the curved top edge cradles the bottom of the kneecap and helps keep the pad in place
- Adjustable fit: a soft, stretchy woven band with a hook-and-loop closure that adjusts in seconds
- Low profile: fits under leggings, running tights, compression shorts and most pants
- Breathable and sweat-resistant: the band breathes on long runs and the silicone rinses clean
- Sold in pairs: at least two straps in every pack
- Unisex: one size fits most adult men and women
- Colors: black, gray, blue and pink
Pack sizes
1 pair (2 straps), 2 pairs (4 straps) or 3 pairs (6 straps). Multi-pair packs suit teammates, families and athletes who keep a knee strap in every bag.
Made for
Running and trail running, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, tennis, soccer, squats and weightlifting, hiking and downhill walking, stairs and long days on your feet.
How to wear a patellar tendon strap
- Sit down and bend your knee.
- Find the patellar tendon: the firm band between the bottom of your kneecap and the bump on your shin.
- Place the pad on that spot with the U-shaped dip just under the kneecap, centered on the tendon.
- Wrap the band and fasten it snug, not tight. Two fingers should slide under the band.
- Loosen it right away if you feel tingling or numbness.
See the full placement guide.
Sizing and care
One size fits most adults. Sized for adults, so it may be loose on smaller legs. Rinse the silicone pad with cool water and mild soap, hand wash the band and let it air dry.
In the box
Patellar tendon straps in the pack size you choose, in a rigid black gift box, plus The Knee Reset, a 14-day patellar tendonitis exercise plan.
This strap is a support. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition. If knee pain is severe, follows an injury or lasts more than a few weeks, see a doctor or physical therapist.
Fit and sizing
One size fits most adults. The woven band stretches and the hook-and-loop closure adjusts to your leg in seconds.
Wear your patella strap snug, not tight: you should be able to slide two fingers under the band. If you feel tingling or numbness, loosen it. See how to wear a patellar tendon strap.
Shipping and returns
Free tracked shipping on every US order: processed in 1 to 2 business days and delivered in 5 to 8 business days. Expedited shipping is $9.95: processed in 0 to 1 business days and delivered in 3 to 5 business days.
Covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee. See the refund policy and shipping policy.
Why it's different
Most knee braces squeeze your whole knee. A patellar tendon strap presses on one spot: the tendon just below your kneecap.
How it works
How a patellar tendon strap works.
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This is where jumper's knee hurts.
Patellar tendonitis, also called jumper's knee or patellar tendinopathy, usually hurts in one spot: where the tendon meets the bottom of your kneecap. Stairs, squats, jumps and long runs all load it.
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Put the pad right under it.
The contoured 3D silicone pad sits just below your kneecap. A U-shaped dip cradles the bone and keeps the pad centered on the patellar tendon.
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Change how the load lands.
Firm, focused pressure on the tendon changes how force travels through it. In imaging research, infrapatellar straps lowered the strain predicted at the usual pain spot.
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Then get back to it.
Wear your patella strap for stairs, squats, trail runs or the court. It sits low and slim, so it fits under leggings and running tights.
Designed around the tendon
Everything a knee strap should be. Nothing it shouldn't.
On in 10 seconds
Place, wrap, fasten. Adjust it with one hand, even mid-game.
2
straps in every box
One patella band for each knee, so you never have to choose.
Breathable woven band
Soft and stretchy, made for long runs and long days.
Sweat-resistant
The silicone rinses clean after training. Air-dry the band.
Low profile
Slim enough to wear under leggings, running tights and most pants.
Ready to gift
Every pair arrives in a rigid black box.
90
days to feel the difference
If your knee doesn't feel better, you get your money back. You keep the straps.
Wear it for
A knee strap for the moments your knee talks back.
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Stairs
For knee pain going down stairs.
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Squats
Keep training the lifts that matter.
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Pickleball
Lunge for every dink.
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Trail runs
A knee strap for running, downhills included.
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Basketball
Made for jumper's knee and hard landings.
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Downhill hikes
Steady on every step down.
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Everyday
Long days on your feet, at home or at work.
How to wear it
How to wear a patellar tendon strap in 10 seconds.
Sit down, bend your knee and follow three steps.
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Find the spot
Bend your knee. Feel for the patellar tendon: the firm band between the bottom of your kneecap and the bump on your shin.
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Place the pad
Put the pad on that spot with the U-shaped dip just under the kneecap, centered on the tendon.
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Fasten snug, not tight
Wrap the band and close it. Two fingers should fit under the band. Loosen it if you feel tingling or numbness.
How it compares
Patella strap vs. knee sleeve: what's the difference?
| Our strap | Typical patella strap | Knee sleeve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presses on the patellar tendon | Yes | Yes | No |
| Contoured 3D silicone pad | Yes | Foam tube | No |
| Fits under leggings and tights | Yes | Yes | Partly |
| Adjusts in seconds | Yes | Yes | No |
| Straps in the box | 2 | Usually 1 | 1 sleeve |
| Money-back guarantee | 90 days | Varies | Varies |
| Free US shipping | Yes | Varies | Varies |
Typical strap and sleeve columns describe common designs, not specific brands.
The research
Do patellar tendon straps work? What the research says.
Patellar tendon straps, also called infrapatellar straps or patella bands, have been studied for jumper's knee and patellar tendinopathy. Here is what two studies found, in plain English.
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Lower predicted strain at the pain spot
Researchers took knee X-rays of 20 adult men with and without two different infrapatellar straps, then used a computer model of a jump landing. In most participants, the straps lowered the strain predicted at the site where jumper's knee usually develops.
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Less pain while jumping, same jump height
In 16 young male basketball and volleyball players with patellar tendinopathy, wearing an infrapatellar strap reduced pain in three of four jump tests, with no change in jumping performance.
These studies looked at infrapatellar straps in general, not this specific product. A strap is a support, not a cure, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. If pain is severe, follows an injury or lasts more than a few weeks, see a doctor or physical therapist.
Everything you get
One box. Both knees. Zero risk.
Everything you need to feel the difference, and nothing to lose if you don't.
- 2 patellar tendon strapsOne pair: a strap for each kneeIncluded
- Free tracked US shippingProcessed in 1 to 2 business days, delivered in 5 to 8Free
- The Knee ResetA 14-day patellar tendonitis exercise plan to pair with your strapFree
- 90-day feel-better guaranteeFull refund of the product price, keep the strapsIncluded
- Knee Club membership15% off every reorder, for lifeMembers
- Real people on supportEmail us and we reply within 1 business dayIncluded
Questions
Patellar tendon strap FAQ.
Can't find yours? Email hello@patellartendonstrap.com and a real person will reply within one business day.
Where do you put a patellar tendon strap?
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.
Do patella straps work for patellar tendonitis and jumper's knee?
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.
Does a patellar strap help runner's knee?
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.
How tight should a patella strap be?
Snug, not tight. You should be able to slide two fingers under the band. Loosen it right away if you feel tingling or numbness.
Can you wear a patellar tendon strap all day?
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.
Can I wear it for running, basketball and other sports?
Yes. It is made for running, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, lifting and hiking, and it fits under leggings and running tights.
Patella strap or knee sleeve: which is better?
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.
Can a patella strap help with Osgood-Schlatter?
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.
What size do I need?
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.
Why are the straps sold in pairs?
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.
How long does shipping take?
Standard shipping is free to the US: orders are processed in 1 to 2 business days and delivered in 5 to 8 business days. Need it sooner? Choose expedited shipping at checkout for $9.95: processed in 0 to 1 business days and delivered in 3 to 5 business days. You get a tracking link by email when your order ships.
What if it doesn't work for me?
Email us within 90 days of delivery and we refund the full product price. You can keep the straps. See our refund policy.
How do I clean it?
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.
Do you ship outside the US?
Right now we ship to the United States only.
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