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Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band Wrap

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This Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band wrap provides targeted compression to stabilize the iliotibial tract.

Wrap absorbs stress to the area and reduces friction and rubbing of the femoral condyle
Included compression pad provides effective, targeted compression
Provides warmth and reduces stress to the iliotibial band (IT band)
Pad is made from 2 in. wide UBL neoprene for comfort next to skin
Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band wrap is adjustable and stays in place

Made in USA.

Item 704435

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Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band Wrap Customer Reviews

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Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band Wrap

4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

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Easy to use (3)

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Aug

2012

5.0

No pain for 70+ miles of backpacking

By MikeInMo

from MO hiking in NM

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Backpacking

Comments about Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band Wrap:

After dealing with IT band pain when backpacking for the last couple of years, I bought a pair of these straps for a trip to Philmont with my son's Boy Scout troop, and they are worth their weight in gold.

Previously, I would be in pain after a day of backpacking in the Ozarks and hobbling by the end of the weekend. Even short runs without a pack had become painful. Stretches and exercises didn't help. I bought a pair of these straps a couple of months before Philmont to try while running and was pleased with the results. When it came time for Philmont, I had zero knee pain for the entire 10 day trip going up and down mountains and valleys for 70+ miles. I couldn't be happier.

As others have said, they can either slip when sweaty or constrict if too tight requring occassional adjustment throughout the day, but I don't consider that to be an issue. I have to pull up my socks, tie my shoes, and adjust pack straps throughout the day also.

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Apr

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great product

By LBird

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Easy To Use
Effective

Cons

Chafes legs a little
Gets sweaty

Best Uses

Exercising

Comments about Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band Wrap:

After suffering with IT band problems in both knees for almost three years, this wrap has saved my ultimate, cycling and backpacking careers! I wasn't sure if it was working at first, but after I figured out the right place to put it and how tight to wrap it (really tight) it has worked perfectly. No more pain! I can run around on the ultimate field for hours at full speed where I was a gimp after 15 minutes before. I've tried everything else and continue to use the foam roller and to stretch, but this wrap is a must have if you suffer from chronic IT band pain.

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Jun

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great product, very effective!

By dexter_wang

from Durham, NC

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Comfortable
Easy To Use
Effective

Cons

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Exercising
Extra Support

Comments about Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band Wrap:

I have been suffering knee pains for many years. I tried many braces, many shoes, but still couldn't completely get rid of the pain. I bought this product for a training of 14 mile trail run. I never got any pain in my knees!
One of the catch is that, for long distance runs, like 14 miles, I start to feel the restriction of blood flow for the last 3 miles. Other than that, I highly recommend it!

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Mar

2010

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Provides IT Band support to reduce pain

By runthehills

from Atlanta, GA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Use
Effective
Stabilizes

Cons

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Extra Support
While Running

Comments about Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band Wrap:

When I experience IT Band pain, this support wrap provides good relief so that I can continue to run. The only con is that on long runs in hot weather (sweat) the strap may slip. However, it's easy to adjust.

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Jul

2008

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Helped out my knee pain during runs

By equilibriax

from Washington, DC

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Effective
Simple To Use

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Running

Comments about Pro-Tec Athletics Iliotibial Band Wrap:

I was slightly doubtful about this thing, but my knee pain was pretty bad when I tried to run. I even took a year off from running and did all the stretches that my doctor (and various webpages) told me to do. I decided to give this wrap a shot.

The instructions are simple - place the padded part on the outside of the knee where the IT band (or pain) is, just about 3 inches from the top of the knee, and wrap to where it is tight but not painful.

I ran for 30 minutes on a treadmill with absolutely no knee pain during or after my run! Before this thing I would be hobbling up and down stairs. I am kind of wary about using it for sports where there are side-to-side movements, like soccer, basketball, etc, because there is not that much support, but for running I think this is a solid product if you have been afflicted with IT band syndrome. Just be sure to do your IT band stretches too!