Helping to provide knee support, the DonJoy Performance Hinged Knit Knee can help active individuals manage knee inflammation, strain or sprain, or Patellofemoral Syndrome. Whether dealing with a knee sprain, inflammation or Patellofemoral Syndrome, the DonJoy Performance Hinged Knit Knee can help manage knee discomfort and aid to reduce swelling. Designed with removable plastic hinges for medial/lateral assistance and 4-way stretch knit material, this lightweight knee brace helps to deliver compression. The patella buttress feature helps support the knee cap when in motion while the adjustable strapping helps provide a secure fit so you can move with support. Easy to apply, the Hinged Knit Knee fits the left and right knee Features: Removable Hinges: Removable plastic hinges aid in medial/lateral support Adjustable Strapping: Straps can be adjusted to help find a more secure fit Easy On/Off Application: Sleeve design allows for easy on/off Patella Buttress: Patella buttress to help protect and support the knee cap Knit Material: Knit material helps with compression to manage inflammation/swelling Left and Right Knee: Fits the left and right knee Technical Specification: Stabilizer Supportive Compression Stretch Lightweight Ventilation Designed to support and protect: Sprains and Strains Patellofemoral Syndrome Inflammation/Swelling Best for: Basketball Volleyball Lacrosse Soccer Cheer Cross-country Hiking Fitness Tennis Instructions for Use: Unfasten the straps Pull the sleeve up onto the leg and center the knee buttress over the center of the knee cap Feed the bottom strap through the loop and secure. Repeat for the top strap Care: Hand wash in warm water using mild soap, rinse thoroughly. Air dry.