A 44-year-old member asked:

what is the best knee braces for it band pain?

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Dr. Zubin Khubchandani answered

Orthopedic Surgery 25 years experience

Stretching is better: Stretching of it band is preferred over bracing.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me what is the best knee braces for it band pain?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience

None.: a brace or sleeve over your knee, will only irritate the IT Band worse, from the direct compression. Usually, IT Bands respond to stretching.

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