What is the Body Helix Patella Helix? The Body Helix Patella Helix is the chosen support of current world record holder in the womens marathon Paula Radcliffe who appreciates the need for a reliable product you can count on when you need it most. The strap provides compression without tightness while the perfectly designed support sits neatly on the patella tendon without slipping helping to ease pain & discomfort. Paula chose the Body Helix Patella Helix throughout her recovery following knee surgery to repair cartilage damage. "I love the Omniskyn because its so soft, its like a second skin. Theres no chaffing, no rubbing, no worrying about whether its in the right place." The Body Helix Patella Helix has been designed to ease the associated pain & reduce symptoms for a variety of overuse injuries. This strap will help to control the force placed through the knee, easing the stress & reducing the onset of this problem keeping you fit & healthy for longer: Jumpers Knee & Osgood Schlatters Reduce pain, Swelling & Stiffness Improve Patella Tracking (Stability) & Prevent Locking When Can I Use the Body Helix Patella Helix? The Omniskyn Body Helix Patella strap has a smooth & sleek metallic finish which is ideally suited to non-contact sports such as swimming, tennis, cycling & running. This low-profile product is almost invisible beneath regular clothing providing immediate support & instant pain-relief. Flex 300™ closed-cell technology ensures well-balanced evenly distributed targeted compression making it ideal to be used over extended periods including overnight & recovery days. The special lightweight material is latex-free & will repel odour & prevent bacterial build-up offering a hygienic solution to problematic overuse injuries: Injury Prevention, Maintenance & Rehabilitation Reduce the need for over-the-counter medication Superior to Neoprene Quick wash & rinse, super-fast dry What size do I need? Ensure you choose the correct size, this is vital. If you are between sizes, please choose the larger size. Measure around the bottom of the patella: Small: 28-35.5 cm Medium: 35.5-43 cm Large: 43-53 cm