Mueller Itb Strap, Black, One Size

It is the best solution for ITBS problem..

Bajó la molestia y me permitió jugar Basquetbol, definitivamente recomendado.

After many marathon and half-marathon races, the repeated pavement-pounding and cross-training stresses began to take their toll on me at the 21st mile mark of a marathon event in 2013. Experiencing radial discomfort outside of my left knee, I was soon unable to run without experiencing excruciating pain. I finished the race thinking I had injured my knee when, in fact, I had strained my Iliotibial (or IT) band. For those unfamiliar, the IT band is a wide tendon or "fascia" responsible for raising the leg up and down. It extends from outside of the pelvis and down the leg to a point behind the knee. When it gets strained, it tightens up significantly, compressing nerves on the side of the leg - leading to pain outside of the knee.To continue my training, I needed a solution and found it in this adjustable strap. It relieved the pressure on the band, allowing it to heal while I was able to continue running (albeit at a more moderate pace). In about three months - while continuing to run - I was able to increase my distance to where it had been. As a result, I was able to run three marathons in 2014 and one half-marathon due to the relief the band gave me. If you have ever experienced this injury - or want to use it to prevent one - I would highly recommend this product. The only drawback is that, for someone who runs 20-30 miles per week, it is effective for only about 3 months. Yet, despite this, it is nonetheless a near-perfect IT injury antidote or prevention for the long-distance runner.

best one i've had. stays tight. velcro holds.

Vor einigen Jahren mußte ich einen Einsteiger-Laufkurs abbrechen, weil ich Schmerzen an der Knie-Außenseite bekommen hat. Diese traten nur beim Laufen (nach ca. 15-20 min) auf, beim Gehen waren Sie fast komplett weg. Schuheinlagen brachten keine Linderung und so mußte ich den Laufkurs leider abbrechen.Nach einigen Jahren habe ich mich für einen Neuanfang entschieden. Ich habe mir dieses "Strap" gekauft, wußte aber nicht mehr genau welches Knie seinerzeit die Probleme bereitet hatte. Und so kam was kommen mußte, das Strap war links und das rechte Knie hat gleich bei der ersten Laufeinheit nach ca. 3 km (1 min Laufen, 1 min Pause) derart Probleme gemacht, dass ich kaum richtig auftreten konnte, mich die letzten Meter etwas "unrund" laufend ins Ziel gequält habe.Gestern war die zweite Laufeinheit. Diesmal war das Strap am richtigen Knie. Nach ca. 3,5 km habe ich wieder ein Ziehen an der bekannten Stelle verspürt, aber es war nicht so schlimm und ich konnte weiterlaufen. Nach der nächsten Gehpause ist der Schmerz sogar (fast) verschwunden und ich konnte den letzten Kilometer ohne Probleme zu Ende laufen.Wenn das so bleibt und die Muskulatur sich durch das langsam dosierte Training stabilisiert, dann sollten die Probleme komplett verschwinden. Schon jetzt war der Kauf das Geld wert!!Und nicht vergessen: Dehnungsübungen für "ITBS" gibt es viele und die sollte man vor und nach dem Lauf regelmäßig machen, das hilft zusätzlich.

I have had ITBS on and off with running for the past year; I blame my ITBS on beveled roads and my biomechanics. I ordered this product when it was getting to the point that even slowing down and reducing my stride wasn't enough.The Fit: It will take some adjusting to figure out your "sweet spot". Contrary to the picture of this product, this strap works best for me when it's up almost near the mid-thigh region, as opposed to right above the knee.The Strap Itself: This strap works best if you're wearing running pants as opposed to shorts as the "no slip" grip of the band will work best on fabric. Otherwise, on bare skin, you're setting yourself up to having to stop mid run to adjust the thing. Also, on bare skin, when the strap is stretched the band becomes slightly skinnier which would be fine if the velcro also did. Unfortunately, it does not, so the velcro may rub uncomfortably against bare skin.The function: Works well, but buy this in conjunction with a Foam Roller and ROLL THE CRAP OUT OF THAT IT BAND. This strap is not a permanent fix, just a bit of support while your band heals. With a foam roller, you will destroy/prevent any scar tissue, which is important to heal it.Overall: This is a good product and helped me out. I recommend it if you're having trouble with your IT Band.