Rehband Knee Sleeves Review 2024

Knee sleeves are a great way to improve your lifting experience, and to be prepared for what the day has prepared without thinking about pesky knee pain and stiffness. With that being said, you have to know how to put on the sleeve, since it can be quite troublesome because of their stiffness and compression. Seasoned athletes probably already have specialized ways to put the sleeves on, but if you just started using them, it's likely that you struggle, so we're going to break down the basics for you.

One of the biggest problems with putting knee sleeves on is their likelihood to slide down and shift if you fail to put them on correctly. The first method of putting on tight knee sleeves is the most common one, and you've likely seen athletes do it this way a million times. All you have to do is flip the top of the sleeve over until it reaches one-third of the length of the sleeve, and then simply slide it over your knees until the bottom edge sits where you want it to sit on your shins. Once you're happy with the position, shift the sleeve until it's sitting how you want it to, and flip the top over the knees. If the fit feels a bit off, it's much easier to adjust it from there than to take it off again and put it back on in a different way.

If you like to warm up before putting on your sleeves, then this method is just for you. Once you break a sweat, you will need the help of a simple plastic bag. Rip it open so that's it just one flat piece of plastic, as opposed to being a bag. Then wrap this flat plastic strip around your shins. Then you have to roll the sleeve over the plastic using the roll down and pull technique. By doing this, it's easier to grab the sleeve and the bag as one whole piece, and the sleeve uses the smoothness of the bag to slide over your knees, fighting off friction along the way. Once you're satisfied with the location of the sleeve, simply pull the bag out from underneath it and repeat for the other side.

If you like to wear your braces over your clothes, like your leggings or compression pants, then you must utilize a completely different method. The key here is what you do with your leggings before you put the sleeve on. Pull the pants over your feet,m if you can, and then pull the sleeve on. This way, you don't have to fight off the edge of the leggings and your skin simultaneously, you just need to muster the strength to pull the sleeve over the pants, using the roll down and pull technique, again.

The info we listed here is definitely not groundbreaking, and it's just a regular, every day for some people, but if you struggle with putting your knee sleeves on, we hope we at least helped you master it!

Knee sleeves by themselves will not be adjustable. After all, they are made out of one strip of fabric, usually neoprene, and there's not much adjusting you can do there. This doesn't mean that you can't choose the proper size or thickness for your knees! A lot of knee sleeve producers allow you to choose different sizes and thicknesses, and we will explain what those options mean, and how you can enjoy the sleeves to their full potential.

Let's first discuss the size of your knee sleeve. Although some knee sleeves are made to fit all sizes, this is usually not true, because no one was made the same way. You will usually have to measure your size before ordering though, so be prepared to do that! There are no universal sizes here, and what one producer lists as M could be L for a different one. So grab a ruler and measure the circumference of your knee joint on its widest point, and once you get that number down, consult the size chart the manufacturer provided you with and make your choice.

The thickness of the knee sleeves varies a lot as well. Actually, you have three different thicknesses to choose from: 3mm, 5mm, and 7mm. The 3mm knee sleeves are just made for athletes who favor endurance. These sleeves are very lightweight, and they allow you to carry lighter weight and cross great distances thanks to their construction. These sleeves work the best when used just at the beginning of the workout and near the end. Plus, they help you control your knee better, increasing the proprioception.

5mm knee sleeves are the ideal middle ground great for almost every use. They're great for long-distance running, for lifting, Crossfit, and general gym use. If you need both agility and good support, choose sleeves that are 5mms thick.

7mm knee sleeves are hardcore, and they are great for similar activities. They stabilize power and are great for people who lift heavy, so they can fight off knee pain after squatting or deadlifting. If you need a lot of support, or if you're recovering from an injury or fighting off a disease, go for 7mm thick knee sleeves. Weightlifters favor these sleeves, and you should too if weightlifting is your goal!

Since you will likely use the knee sleeves for sports, and you will do it often, it's vital that the sleeves can withstand being abused that much. Before everything else, check what the sleeves are made out of, and how the stitching is done. Both of these factors determine how much wear and tear damage the sleeves can withstand. Do not look at the price either - a big price tag doesn't always define durable items! Consider everything and play it smart when shopping for knee sleeves - after all, it's your health we're talking about here! The more often you plan on using the sleeve, the sturdier it will need to be, so keep that in mind as well.

If the kinds of sports you are into vary a lot, then it's super essential to go for durable sleeves. Squatting tends to rip open sleeves the fastest, so if you're into lifting go for the sturdiest sleeves you can find. Neoprene sleeves are definitely the sturdiest out there, and they are also soft and flexible, so if you need a lot of support combined with durability, search for neoprene sleeves. Neoprene is also very cushy and comfortable, but it might lack breathability, which is often fixed with inserts that promote airflow. Reinforced stitching and good knit patterns are also vital, so look for specialized stitching patterns if you want your sleeves to last a long time.

We all saw athletes using knee sleeves, and even casual gym-goers, so they must work at least to some degree, but what do the knee sleeves actually do? First, remember that knee sleeves and knee braces are two very different things. Knee braces provide you with much more support, almost immobilizing your knee, while knee sleeves give you light to moderate support, allowing you to partake in various activities. So, braces help existing injuries heal, while sleeves prevent such injuries from happening in the first place.

Knee sleeves also usually have a compressive feature. The compression here is the same compression seen in compressive socks and shorts, so expect to feel the same benefits. The sleeve will improve the blood flow around your joints, thus increasing the warmth and flexibility of the joint. This is true even after you're done working out because the sleeve forces blood to flow throughout the joint. This means that even the recovery after the exercise will be better and faster, and you won't experience that much pain or swelling after you're done working out.

Knee sleeves also keep your patella in place. You will also be more aware of where your knee is when you exercise, thanks to improved proprioception. This makes the sleeve act as a mechanical support for your knees, plus the pain you feel is lowered because they keep your patella locked down. If you're using the sleeve to stabilize your knee and help your ligaments stay in place, you will probably be disappointed, since that is a job for knee braces. You can feel the benefits of knee sleeves if you're beginning to move onto heavier weights, or if you partake in strenuous physical activities often enough that your knees are taking a hit - otherwise, there's no need for knee sleeves since they are pretty good at doing what they're supposed to do (unless you have a medical condition preventing them from doing so)!

The knees are one of the joints we use almost all the time, and they are pretty vital for our well-being. If they cannot function properly, we cannot walk, or at least we don't enjoy doing it, so it's important that we let our knees do their job the right way if we can. This is why knee sleeves must be flexible! If they are not, you will have a limited range of motion, plus the sleeve might dig into your skin and cause chafing and irritation. When choosing flexible yet supportive sleeves, look at how they are constructed, plus what they are made out of.

First, let's see where the difference in construction lies. We have regular knee sleeves, that look just like socks that go over your joints. These are called closed knee sleeves, and their closed style gives the patella compression, along with giving the rest of the joint the same amount of compression. These sleeves are the most popular ones, and they provide a moderate amount of support while being flexible enough to be used every day. Open knee sleeves look just like closed knee sleeves, except they have a hole in the middle where your kneecap should lie. If you often feel knee pressure, then this is what you're going to be looking for. These sleeves also assist your patella, helping it move and adjust to your motions. And lastly, we have knee sleeves with built-in stabilizers. This extra mechanism provides extra support and stability needed by people who are recovering from knee surgeries, or if they suffered from serious knee injuries. These sleeves are the least flexible of them all, and you should not opt-out for them unless you really need them. Now let's discuss the material of choice. Neoprene is the most common choice, along with lycra with a little bit of nylon thrown in between. Both of these options are super flexible, but neoprene tends to be better since it keeps that flexibility and stretchiness throughout the use, as opposed to spandex which loses the flexibility over time. Make sure that you've chosen the right sleeve style and material blend, and you won't feel constricted by it!