Reddit reviews Pro-Tec Athletics IT Band Compression Wrap
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IT Band Compression pad provides targeted compression, stabilizing the Iliotibial band, thereby reducing rubbing and irritation on the femoral condyle (outside of the knee).Stays in place with textured non-slip backing.Alleviates conditions of Iliotibial Band Syndrome.To be worn during activity to reduce strain.Made of neoprene.
>Do any of y'all wear a knee brace for support when you run? And if so, what do you use? I'm looking for one for my right knee which seems to hurt every time I run for more than a mile.
Yes. It strongly depend on when and were your pain is. If you are getting pain running after a mile, there are a ton of things it could be, and your best bet is to see a doctor for long term rehabilitation. That being said the two most common injuries in the knee are runners knee and ITBS.
Pain on the outside of your knee,(like on the right outside, and slightly up or down) suggest ITBS. Braces like this sometimes help.
then theres pain below the knee cap or kind of behind it, suggesting runners knee. something like this see below the knee).
Then there's general stability, patella tracking, arthritis, or excessive loading on the knee knee pain, which sometimes, which get all over the place.
>What is the best way to prevent side stitches when running?
Pacing, proper hydration, and don't run on a full stomach.
>What are some DO's and DON'TS for noobs like myself?
Do a small warm up, probably just a quarter to half mile of running, and some stretches that get you loose, possibly dynamic or static, depending on a lot of things.
Do enjoy the scenery.
Do remember to have fun.
Do pace yourself.
Don't get in the front of the race, and go slow.
Don't Hit anyone with flying limps(this happens a lot)
Don't hurt yourself.
Don't worry about any food or energy during the race.
Don't worry too much about hydration during the race unless it's above 80F or your running more than 30 minutes.
Don't injure yourself.
Have you ran a 5k since your knee has been hurting. If no, I'd be worried about pushing your knee too much.
I bought a band and it works great...
This worked well for me when I has Runner's knee.
http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Tec-Athletics-Band-Compression-Wrap/dp/B005B00J5K
Didn't get rid of runner's knee until I started running minimalist though.