Cho-Pat Original Knee Strap vs Mueller Advanced Patella Strap

The Mueller Advanced Patella Strap is the better strap for most active shoppers. Its bi-lateral straps adjust tension on each side of the kneecap, which helps with patella tracking, and the shaped back panel and molded buttress cut pressure points. The Cho-Pat Original is a simpler, lighter strap that many runners have used for years for runner's knee and Osgood-Schlatter, but it offers no directional adjustment and fewer size options. Buy the Mueller for adjustable support and a wider fit range; pick the Cho-Pat if you want the simplest, most minimal strap.

• Choose the Cho-Pat Original Knee Strap if you want a minimal, low-profile strap for mild runner's knee or Osgood-Schlatter and prefer a simple single-band design.
• Choose the Mueller Advanced Patella Strap if you need directional tension control for patella tracking, a broader size range, or a strap you can wear above the knee for IT band pain.