“If your knee brace is stopping you from working out, you may be wearing the wrong kind of support.”
Targeted below-kneecap support
Your whole knee doesn’t need more pressure.Target the point taking the force.
RUNA sits just below the kneecap to create an adjustable support point—without wrapping the entire joint in a bulky brace.
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WHY THE PLACEMENT MATTERS
One inch below.Most of the knee left open.
The padded contact area sits directly below the kneecap. Tighten the strap until it feels secure and supportive, then move and adjust.
- 01Find the pointPosition the pad below the kneecap.
- 02Set the pressureUse the adjustable strap for a firm, comfortable fit.
- 03Keep the joint openNo sleeve wrapping the sides and back of the knee.
CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE
Why clinicians take this little strap seriously.
Independent medical guidance and peer-reviewed research support the underlying logic of patellar straps: precise placement, adjustable pressure and a change in how force is distributed through the tendon.
SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
“It really is amazing what that little strap can do.”
MEDICALLY REVIEWED GUIDANCE
Placement is the point.
Cleveland Clinic explains that the padded centre should sit directly under the kneecap, where it applies pressure to the patellar tendon and changes how force is distributed.
PEER-REVIEWED MECHANISM STUDY
Reduced predicted tendon strain.
A controlled laboratory study found infrapatellar straps reduced predicted localised tendon strain in the majority of its 20 participants during a simulated jump landing.
THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
Full brace or targeted strap?
Both can be useful. The real question is how much support—and how much equipment—you want for the activity in front of you.
More coverage
- Wraps most of the joint
- More fabric and warmth
- May feel restrictive in deep bends
- Useful when more substantial stability is required
Focused contact
- Sits below the kneecap
- Open, low-profile design
- Adjustable pressure
- A smaller tool for a smaller support job
Climbing stairs more easily and walking further—and they don’t move around all the time.
30-DAY MOVEMENT TRIAL
Try targeted support in the movements that matter.
Use RUNA on your stairs, walks, workouts or long days on your feet and decide from real movement.
- Free shipping
- $19.97 per strap
- Adjustable fit
- 30-day Movement Trial
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QUICK ANSWERS
Before you move.
Everything you need to know about placement, activity and the trial.
Where does RUNA sit?
Directly below the kneecap, with the padded contact area centred at the front of the knee.
Can I wear it during a workout?
It is designed for moderate movement such as walking, controlled gym exercises and stairs. Start gradually and follow the fit guidance.
Is it the same as a full knee brace?
No. RUNA is a low-profile patellar strap, not a hinged brace or full-knee sleeve.
What if it isn’t right for me?
You can evaluate it during the 30-day Movement Trial. Review the complete terms on the product page before ordering.