Downhill Knee Strap

“I’m an avid hiker and I never go out without my poles. They took some of the pressure off, but the pain was never completely gone.

I wore the Novaa Fit strap on a long, hilly walk and noticed the biggest difference coming back down. I wasn’t thinking about every single step or worrying that my knee might give out.”

“My Saturday hike used to follow me home. The descent would hurt, then I’d still be taking the stairs one careful step at a time on Sunday.

The strap was comfortable enough to keep on for the whole walk and didn’t stop me bending my knee. For once, I wasn’t still paying for the downhill the next day.”

“I’m 64 and still very active. I wasn’t looking for an excuse to slow down or ‘call it quits’ — I just wanted something that would help me feel more supported on the way down.

It’s small, easy to adjust and doesn’t feel like medical equipment. I’ve still got plenty of mountains left on my list.”

“I’m 31, I cycle, do weights and have no problem going uphill. So honestly, the downhill pain made no sense to me.

I’d started zig-zagging and walking almost sideways on steeper sections. With the strap, my knee still felt free to bend and move naturally. I could finally stop redesigning every step just to get down.”

“I’ve tried sleeves, tape and a full brace. The sleeve got sweaty, the brace made tricky ground awkward, and taping my knee before every walk became a faff.

This was much simpler. I adjusted it, left it on and got on with the hike. It gave me support without becoming another thing to fight on the trail.”