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The McDavid Patella Knee Support is a supportive knee brace designed to help stabilise and protect the patella during sport and physical activity. It combines a padded patella buttress with reinforced spring steel stays and adjustable hook and loop straps, providing a secure, supportive fit while allowing the knee to move.
The padded buttress sits around the patella to provide targeted support, while the spring steel stays add reinforcement to the sides of the knee. This makes the brace a useful option when you want more structured support than a basic compression knee sleeve.
Latex-free neoprene provides thermal compression around the knee. The exterior nylon layer adds durability, making the support suitable for use during sporting activity where you need a combination of support and compression.
Elastic hook and loop straps allow the brace to be adjusted for a secure fit. The design is ambidextrous, so the same support can be worn on either the left or right knee.
Who is the McDavid Patella Knee Support best for?
The McDavid Patella Knee Support is best suited to athletes looking for reinforced patella and knee support during sport or physical activity. It is particularly worth considering if you want more structural support than a simple neoprene knee sleeve, with the padded patella buttress and spring steel stays providing additional reinforcement.
What should you consider before buying?
This is a supportive brace rather than a substitute for professional medical assessment or treatment. If you are buying it for an existing knee injury, ongoing pain or rehabilitation, it is worth checking with a qualified medical professional that this level and type of support is appropriate for your condition.
Key features
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Padded patella buttress supports the kneecap and provides targeted reinforcement around the patella.
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Spring steel stays add reinforced support to the sides of the knee.
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Elastic hook and loop straps allow the brace to be adjusted for a secure fit.
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Latex-free neoprene provides thermal compression around the knee.
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Nylon exterior layer provides additional durability.
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Left or right knee compatible means the same brace can be worn on either knee.
Why buy knee supports from Players Sports?
Players Sports combines a broad range of sports supports and braces with practical, sport-specific advice. As a New Zealand-owned sports specialist, we can help you compare different levels of knee support so you can choose a product that matches what you actually need, rather than simply buying the most heavily supported option. We also offer New Zealand-wide delivery and straightforward returns.
Available to purchase online from Players Sports, with delivery throughout New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What does the McDavid Patella Knee Support do?
The McDavid Patella Knee Support provides reinforced support around the knee and patella using a padded buttress and spring steel stays. Its neoprene construction also provides thermal compression, while adjustable hook and loop straps help secure the brace in position.
Can the McDavid Patella Knee Support be worn on either knee?
Yes. The McDavid Patella Knee Support fits either the left or right knee, so you do not need a separate left and right version.
How do I measure for the McDavid Patella Knee Support?
Stand and bend your leg just less than 45 degrees, then measure around your knee approximately 5 cm below the centre of the kneecap. Use that measurement against the McDavid size guide, from XS at 30.5–33 cm through to 2XL at 44.5–48.3 cm.
Is the McDavid Patella Knee Support suitable for an injury?
It is designed as a supportive knee brace, but it should not be considered a substitute for medical care. If you are using it for an injury or ongoing knee pain, consult a doctor or other qualified medical professional for diagnosis and treatment advice.
What is the difference between this and a basic knee sleeve?
The McDavid Patella Knee Support provides more structured reinforcement than a basic compression sleeve because it combines a padded patella buttress and spring steel stays with adjustable straps. This makes it a better consideration when you specifically want reinforced knee and patella support.
NOTE: Not a substitute for medical care. Always consult a doctor for injury diagnosis and treatment.
The McDavid Patella Knee Support is available in XS through 2XL. Measure the circumference of your knee approximately 5cm below the centre of the kneecap, with your leg standing and bent just less than 45 degrees.
| Size | Knee Circumference (cm) | Knee Circumference (inches) |
| XS | 30.5 - 33 cm | 12 - 13" |
| S | 33 - 35.6 cm | 13 - 14" |
| M | 35.6 - 38.1 cm | 14 - 15" |
| L | 38.1 - 40.6 cm | 15 - 16" |
| XL | 40.6 - 44.5 cm | 16 - 17.5" |
| 2XL | 44.5 - 48.3 cm | 17.5 - 19" |
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Mcdavid Patella Knee Support Reviews
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Matt McMillanAn awesome knee brace that has reduced the impact of jarring when moving around the tennis court. Very comfortable and good support.(5.00)Published Wednesday, 19 February 2025