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I had patella tendonitis and patella strap has been helping no pain.but now i get pain on side knee.been puttin strap really tight maybe tight?
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Tight: Probably it is on a bit tight, try a little looser and see.
Answered 2/7/2013
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Yes: Probably to tight. Give your knee a rest from the strap but add hamstring stretching to you plan to better balance te forces across your knee.
Answered 2/11/2013
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