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Pfps and very mobile knee caps, i have a diving meet tomorrow night and pain has been acting up. will wearing a strap during the day help for the meet?
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Ans: You should be following closely with an orthopedic. Knee braces provide some support but again follow and take the advice of your orthopedic
Answered 11/22/2015
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