Shock Doctor Ultra Knee Support with Bilateral Hinges
Shock Doctor Ultra Knee Support with Bilateral Hinges, Black, 33cm – 35.6cm
Compression-Alignment-Healing
Products focus on therapeutic benefits based on ‘Compression’ oriented designs. These products offer light support for minor pain, sprains and strains allowing for daily use for an extended period of time. Compression provides soft tissue support, joint alignment, therapeutic warmth and blood flow.
Support-Compression-Alignment-Healing
Products utilize all the therapeutic benefits of Level 1 products, and offers products designed to provide the athlete more ‘Support’ with moderate stability features and adjustable compression fit options. These products are intended for minor to moderate sprains, muscle strains and unstable joints allowing for use as necessary for recovery.
Stability-Support-Compression-Alignment-Healing
Products benefit the athlete with all the therapeutic and support characteristics inherent to our Level 2 products, but provide ‘Stability’ through more advanced designs and integrated support features. Level 3 products offer medium stability and are targeted for moderate to major ligament sprains, muscle strains and unstable joints allowing for use as necessary for recovery.
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| Brief Description | Bilateral Support Hinges for stability and increased performance | Medial/Lateral Dual Hinges for stability and increased performance | Precurved Anatomical Design with Dual Side Stabalizers | Compression Sleeve with open Patella in a comfort flex design | Compression Sleeve in a comfort flex design |
| Performance Level | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Finger Tabs: easy grip when pulling on | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| N-Tex Vented Neoprene | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Four-Way Stretch Lycra Mesh at Back of Knee | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anatomical Precurved Design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Straps to Maximize Stability and Customize Compression | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Stability Stays for Added Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Support Hinges with Hyperextension Stops | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 726 Grams |
| Size: | Medium (33-35.5cm/13-14") |
| Dimensions: | 31 x 16 x 5 cm; 453.59 Grams |
| Brand: | Shock Doctor |
| Model: | 875-01-33 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Shock Doctor |
| Age: | Adult |
| Department: | Men's |
| Dimensions: | 31 x 16 x 5 cm; 453.59 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | Medium (33-35.5cm/13-14") |
Looking for support for meniscus damage following a dislocated knee.
Tried other braces but wasn’t impressed. Shock doctor however is exactly as described, great support while remaining comfortable and allowing freedom to move during exercise and day-to-day life. Couldn’t ask for more.
I twisted my knee last year and damaged my ACL. “Could take 6-9 months” I was told. Oh joy! “Get a decent support” I was also told so I spent 20 on a popular blue one on Amazon and found it did nothing. Except made me sweat! So I manned up and splashed out on this one and yes, within 3 days it started to make my knee a lot more comfortable.
Now 2 months later it is a lot better. I still use it daily and it is very comfortable to wear. Getting the right size is important. It has geared metal side supports which work together with the straps to offer excellent support and comfort.
If your told to get a knee support please don’t mess around with cheap ones and get this one.
So why the missing star if it’s so good? Well, I’m not sure how long it will last. Whilst wearing shorts I was kneeling for about an hour and later noticed the hinge on one of the supports had worn into the honeycombed material cover. Yes I was a bit surprised, and disappointed, but to be honest if I needed a replacement I would buy the same again.
This brace has been a godsend while waiting for a knee operation, it is solid and provides full support from all sides. It’s surprisingly comfortable for a brace of this type, it can get a little annoying around the back of the knee if sitting for extended periods but that is the nature of these things. Orthopaedics much admired it during a consultation.
Highly recommended
I have oestrogen arthritis in my knee and so it is unstable.this is the first brace that I’ve worn that gives me total support. The design and quality of materials is fantastic. It doesn’t move all through the day and the strap system stops pinching behind the knee which is a constant problem with all other knee supports I’ve had. I drive for a living and it is very comfortable even being in the same driving position for hours on end.
As others state, the sizing is a bit on the small sizemy knee measured 16″ so was on the lower end of XXL. That size is supposed to be for up to 17.25″ but I doubt if it would fit any knee much over 16.5″ so be aware.
Wish I’d bought one years ago.
It’s a bit bulky. I used this for skiing as I’ve had a knee replacement for additional security. You need loose fitting ski pants so that you can get them over the support. Worked really well giving good support and warmth. No rubbing or chaffing.
I got an ACL injury. I work as a labourer in the construction sector, moving heavy objects most days. The Shock Doctor brace was my second choice after a German brand, however delivery times were unacceptable as I needed it urgently or I wouldn’t be able to work. After 2 months of daily use for 10 hours a day, I can say it’s borne the stress very well, is comfortable all day, provides very good support and it has allowed me to start healing my knee injury successfully. It’s well made and has not deteriorated yet. It may not be the lowest profile however it fits under baggy work trousers just fine. The articulation is rigid enough but allows for movement without restriction or discomfort. The knee pad is very comfortable all day and keeps the knee straight to allow for recovery. I lift 30 kilo objects for hours a day and carry loads and my knee is able to cope. I recommend this knee brace especially for the price vs quality and features. I followed the advice on sizing and measurement and the brace fit very well. It does not restrict blood flow and does not overtly mark the skin. Well done Shock Doctor.
Bought for a ski trip as I couldn’t find my Bioskin brace. I have had two lots of knee surgery after a football injury, ACL repair and repair to back of kneecap. When skiing I used to rely on a brace and loads of Ibuprofen to stop the pain especially on bumpy icy tracks. I used this new brace in Zermatt for a week and I felt no knee pain the whole time I was there. Would recommend giving it a try as it worked really well for me.
Save my life while I’m waiting for an operation
It’s providing fantastic support to my knee. .
I’m waiting for a cartilage operation and the pain has been excruciating recently. Since wearing the new Support I have found I do need to use any painkillers whatsoever which is a godsend.
I would thoroughly recommend this product if you are suffering from no your joint pain or minor tears to your cartilage or ligament stretches or tendon issues.
So happy I chose to buy this product.
Bought for my OH, after a failed ACL surgery. It was a bulky under his trousers, but to be expected really.
Sadly after a few weeks he stopped wearing it and resorted to a less supportive aid, due to the embarrassing squeaking of the metal framework/hinge.
Other than that, it fit well (he’s got solid legs) and was getting him to correct his stride. Which was why it was purchased at the physios recommendation.
I have been using the same set I bought 10 seasons ago. I can do 2 weeks skiing and not worry about my knees getting anymore damaged since I bought them. Stops all lateral movement so end of a long day on the slopes I do not have sore knees.
Feels so good when working all day in a physical job, just walking was a painful experience so working was even worse but with this support on my knee has got better each week . Now I can even walk without support on a weekend but I still use when working even my pain has gone very highly recommended
Got this support for my husband who is waiting for a new knee. He found this support very beneficial when we were on holiday as he could walk for a greater distance without having to rest due to pain and discomfort.
Did not really think it make any difference. But I was wrong . I was able to do my job wite no knee pain, even bending down . Impressive . I would recommend bye again five stars
Having tried several other cheaper knee supports, I thought I’d bite the bullet and go for something a bit more expensive, and can honestly say that it was money well spent. Quality materials, superior comfort and the confidence in the support it provides have given me the confidence to walk unaided in the knowledge that my knee is totally stable whilst wearing this brace. I would highly recommend this brace to anyone with knee problems. 5*****
Following muscle damage to my knee, I purchased the Shock Doctor Ultra Knee support. It’s not the cheapest out there by a long shot, but it certainly helped me to move around and work pretty much as normal due to the great support it offers.
Used this as I have torn ligaments and cartilage in my knee. This support has been fabulous reducing my limp which was causing pain in my hip and massively reducing the pain in my knee. It has also given my leg more support making me feel more confident when walking and reducing my falls.
I am currently awaiting another knee op to lessen the pain of my torn meniscus.
This brace support has enhanced my ability to exercise whilst walking the dogs and has transformed my day to day experience of pain threshold reducing down from 9 to a 5.
Recommended Highly and after all other options previously tried, were disappointing .
I’ve always been active but had a knee op for a double meniscus tear nearly a year ago and the results were not great. My knee still holds a lot of fluid and remained painful even after months of physio. During the lockdown I decided to continue the therapy by woodland walking and I ordered the brace just to see if it would help with the general movement. Not only is my movement greatly improved but there is no pain when wearing it, and any post-walk pains I previously had are greatly reduced. I have been advised not to let my knee become too dependant on a brace so now I only wear it if taking a walk of more than 6k. Would have given 5 stars if it wasn’t for the fact that the stitching does come away around the knee hole area after only a few wears. Given the cost, this is a negative as there are plenty of cheaper alternatives on the market now.
I measured up carefully, watched the video etc. Measured again and ordered the Medium as I came in .5cm into the bottom of medium. While it fitted the knew nicely there is no way I could fasten the lower strap – I guess I have big calves! The thigh side strap I could just do up.
So I returned the medium and ordered a large. This has been very good. The calf strap on me is about half way across. The thigh strap is nearly all the way across. If I want it done up tight for sport it is all the way across. It is bigger in the knee box, the medium was a better fit in that part of the brace.
It has given a little with a few weeks wearing but the L still fits OK. So maybe if I had pulled the M so tight that I cut off my circulation fo a few days it might have been OK in the long run.
Comfort wise, if you have ever worn any of the articulated neoprene braces you’ll know that comfort is a relative term. They are hot and sweaty (even if not using for sport) but if your knee is bad enough to need this type of support then this is a good one. Good level of support while recovering from a twisting injury that caused minor damage to ligament and cartilage.
I bought another, slightly smaller brace because I wanted to be able to get back out running as soon as possible. And I’m glad I did because I don’t think you could run comfortably in this for any sort of distance. It is definitely for rehab and recovery rather than activity but does the job brilliantly.
During this time u bought several different makes which helped and kept me playing
I had a total knee replacement 12 months ago. Which went well. I’ve started doing more and more training but not overdoing it I damaged my Interior medial ligament started wearing my old braces again which helped but felt uncomfortable
I searched online all reviews available on knee braces this came out among the best at 9/10 for overall protection
I ordered 2 put them on as soon as they arrived. Taking my others off
Wow what a difference more support more comfortable less pain
Would recommend these to whoever will liste
So brought a new one for my right knee & guess what: it’s just as good!
Don’t look any further than this support, it’s superb!
After trying material compression supports with no success I didn’t hold up much hope with this one.
Ive never been so pleased to be wrong.
After a knee injury in Oct I’ve struggled to run longer than 10 mins before the pain got to much. An MRI later and no permanent damage found Ive been at a loss as to what else to try. This support is a godsend and I’m able to run with just the odd twinge and no pain afterwards.
This is my new best friend and well worth the extra cost 🙂
I purchased recently for a skiing holiday to support a recently arthritic knee with some muscular problems. In general the product support was excellent and I am in no doubt that without it I would not have been able to ski. As others have indicated the brace stays in place most of the time. The only small downside was that on one day I have to wear a thermal base under-layer and in that situation the brace did slip a small amount, presumably since the base layer is smoother than skin. It was easy to move back into place though.
In general I would fully recommend this product.
it seems a little bit tight at the beginning but after using it a few times it fits very well unless you choose the wrong size. So be careful to choose the right size and it will help a lot. I was using it mostly in a gym and I could run, do squats and deadlifts with no worries. I recommend to use it when you have any problems with ligaments, so your knee like to pop-in out or after knee surgery when you want to get back to exercising.
I bought a 495.00 carbon ACL knee brace recommended by my physio but it didn’t fit me. I bought this one very last minute before going back skiing. (I was petrified!) the brace gave me total confidence with the hinges for and the neoprene sleeve kept the swelling down and was very comfortable. I wore it over my ski trousers (I like the idea of keeping other skiers away from me!). And my daughter said I looked like bionic woman! 🙂
I had a knee operation in April 2018. I had a meniscus tear that ruptured some fluid sack between my knee bones on the outer side (for months i thought it was related to my IT band) and needed an operation. My surgeon performed key hole surgery and removed 20% of damaged cartilage. He told me I’d be on my feet running 10km runs in 6 weeks. I booked more work (I was working in the private security field) and got there limping at best. For all intents and purposes I could walk just fine, but any impact felt like a sharp sensitive pain – and immobilized me for a day or two with extreme swelling. 4/10 to my surgeon.
I took a gamble buying this and just finished my 2nd week running – zero swelling, zero pain. I think anyone who has had similar problems should really buy this. 10/10
Although the Medi brace is lightweight and relatively comfortable, it’s still hard to wear 24/7. Also, after a while it affects the soft tissues where pressure is applied.
I tried a simple, wrap-around neoprene knee support costing 15. As you’d expect it provided almost no forward support for the tibia. A waste of money for my needs.
This Shock Doctor Ultra Knee Support (silly name) is pretty good. Obviously nowhere as effective as the Medi brace, but gives support and confidence for moderate walking. I’m too scared of making the damage worse to try anything more ambitious. Definitely better than nothing and can be worn under jeans all day.
I needed to restart some kind of cardio exercises after several months away. I can’t run right now, and don’t enjoy cycling. So I’ve been wearing this in the pool (front crawl with no leg use). It works fine.
It’s well thought out and well made. Some reviewers said to go up a size. I measured 2″ below the patella as 37cm and got the Large (35-37.5cm). It’s very snug and I only just get it on and off, but I wouldn’t want to go up a size.
Wanted to give 4.5 stars. The product is great, straight forward to use. Guide is clear. I found the sizing runs slightly small. I measured as a large but ended up needing XL. Very comfortable to wear, provides great support, stays up on the quads well (didn’t have to readjust every 5 mins) downsides it can get a little sweaty, it is a tad bulky. But overall great product for such a low price for that kind of aid. If the product could provide same support on thinner materials/less bulk 5 star no probs. Still a great buy
Don’t listen to those saying you need a larger size, but you do need a decent amount of strength to get them off.
I’ve tried various approaches to my poor knees: patella tendinitis, bursitis, little cartilage left etc etc; wraps, neoprene sleeves of various types. These shock docs beat them all as soon as I put them on.
I will update after playing American football on the weekend.
Update: after several weeks practice and a couple of games I can inform you that these knee supports are of great quality. They have not shown any disrepair past the occasional scrape.
I have to tighten the straps as the game goes on to maintain compression on the patella tendon.
They have made me able to play and train properly again.
The sizing was bang on. Maybe it’s just the other users don’t have the strength to put them on and take them off.
100% recommend.
The only thing I would say is that initially I ordered a M, but had to replace with a L. My knee circumference is in the M bracket, but my quads are a too big for that size (former competitive rugby player and cyclist) so bear that in mind. I managed to change to the bigger size no problem.
It’s comfortable, even after hours of use, and simple to wash.
I bought this to replace a Donjoy Goldpoint brace which I used for many years (I used it for skiing after completely rupturing a medial knee ligament playing rugby). The Donjoy did its job very well but it was very bulky and rather awkward. – The Shock Doctor is basically similar in design (i.e there are sturdy metal hinges on either side of the knee joint) but it smaller more, comfortable to wear and appears to be of good quality.
I wore the Shock Doctor for the first time to go skiing this morning and I am completely satisfied with it. The snow conditions were quite difficult but I felt complete confidence in my new purchase.
I should add, these comments are completely unbiased. – I have not been offered and I have neither have I requested, any inducement for what is clearly a pretty positive review
Had to purchase largest size (6ft, 15 stone male with reasonable slim legs) ~ I thought this might turn out to be extravagant waste. In contrast, the product was absolutely superb. Have nursed persistent knee injury for 25 years and, from experience, aware that demands of mountain trekking typically leads to injury flaring up and taking months to heal. Item supplied rapidly, sizing instructions were spot on and practical use was far better than dared to hope. Extremely comfortable; much better than neoprene sleeve, which wrinkles behind keen and causes nasty sores. Used this Shock Doctor throughout demanding Mountain Leader (ML) assessment in foul weather in North Wales and found it remarkably effective; no sign of pain or aggravated injury despite very arduous trekking/mountain climbing/descent. Thoroughly recommended as an absolute god-send.
Brilliant. After flying into a mountain in Spain, the operation to mend my broken leg badly affected my knee. Coupled with early arthritis, it was very painful to crouch down and get up. My other knee is also very painful on crouching and I recently pulled the muscles behind this knee. My leg muscles have been markedly reduced because I could not exercise.
After strapping this knee brace to my left leg, the pain was very much reduced so that I could immediately crouch down and get up again.
So I’ve ordered a second one for my right knee.
I’m looking forward to building my muscles back up.
I cannot say how long they will last but they are certainly much cheaper than a course of sports therapy.
I ordered mine from Core medical as it was the cheapest and as I already had one I knew it was the best support I could buy. At the time of order I wasn’t too bothered about the potential long delivery but I was surprised to see it was free delivery, well it was advertised free at that time. Unfortunately though once in the UK it wasn’t released until I’d paid the 8 customs charge which according to Amazon is the recipients responsibility.
To be fair to Core though they communicated very quickly and resolved a Royal mail fee I also got charged. Perhaps Core could just make the customs charge a little more obvious when ordering so you know what you are paying.
Got my brace now and I’m happy with how everything was resolved.
As for the quality of the product, not only was it extremely well made but it did it’s job better than I could’ve ever imagined.
I did some minor ligament damage about 4 years ago and have since caused cartilage damage from multiple further injuries resulting from the 1st, some skiing, some drunken dancing, some simply running, the knee just crumbles underneath me. It doesn’t hurt but I won’t be able to get up for a few minutes or walk properly for a couple of days. Every time the knee gets weaker causing injuries to occur easier and more often but more to the point I could no longer ski for more than a few hours at a time before it was too weak and the other leg was burning from doing all the work.
From the moment I put this support on I felt indestructible again and even had a little go in the park for the 1st time in a couple of years!
I actually used the phrase “It’s like having a new knee” to my friend.
It is comfortable when on. I started off easy only wearing it for an hour during normal walking around. Slowly building the time up before using it for a run.
During running it is comfortable and after the first 5 minutes I forgot I had it on. My knee felt supported without impacting my running technique. Has really helped and now I dont really use it but that is because I dont have the trouble that I used to. I will always keep it around though as if I get any more knee trouble I will get it straight back on.
Recommended
Recommended for high impact sports but for long term
I have used it for 4 months and I really love it because for me it has provided both physical and psychological support. I am rugby union player and I have not gotten restrictions I can completly bend my knee and run fast. The design of the back allow breath my knee and I have washed in wash/dryer machine without problems
However the ears designed to pull it up and fit it in the knee failed since the first month, of course this zone needs better construction. Moreover the worst part was that after two months, the metalic bar broken the seam, where it is placed, and now the tip of the bar came out.