FIT KING Knee Massager with Heat Therapy - Air Compression Knee Brace Wrap for Arthritis Pain Relief & Improved Circulation - 3 Massage Modes & 3 Intensity Levels - FSA/HSA Eligible - Perfect for Post-Workout Recovery, Joint Pain Management & Elderly Care

I’ll provide a systematic review of the Fit King massaging warmer, but want to introduce myself as a longtime healthcare provider that began experiencing knee problems after tripping (I’m 68 & have a neurological problem) & fell with my entire 142 pounds directly onto my right kneecap. I’ve diagnosed, treated, & referred hundreds of knee injuries in my career, but this is my first experience as a patient. The trauma to the knee resulted in a large hematoma & stretched/stressed tendons & ligaments that hold our knees together. As you probably know, treatment for trauma such as this for the first 48-72 hours is ice packs. That kept the swelling at a minimum, but the blood from the large hematoma coagulated there, under my kneecap, causing significant swelling & discomfort each PM. I needed something that would “massage” the muscles, tendons & ligaments, After going to physical therapy 6 times in 2 weeks. My wife, also a RN, was trying to knead this tissue by hand & did a great job, but she is also my age, so her hands fatigued somewhat quickly. Consequently, I read the description & reviews of the Fit King & purchased one.. Briefly, I love it! For more detail- My observations about this product:1. Quality: The Velcro is very sturdy & of high quality. It is adhered to ballistic type synthetic cloth. The sewing & seams are perfectly fitted & professionally sewn. I can’t imagine this brace becoming unsecured if your leg measurements are as the seller suggested. The control panel in contained in a sturdy plastic case that is much sturdier than I expected it to be for home use. Overall, the quality is on par with something I would expect to see in a professional medical clinic.2. Massage function: This is *not* a weak little vibrator that will simply rattle around on your kneecap. There are hollow air chambers that surround both the upper & lower straps (with your kneecap as the center) The air pump fills these chambers in various systematic methods, providing an experience that feels as if the physical therapist was wrapping his/her hands around the anatomical tissues & kneading them. This is accomplished by the air pump increasing, decreasing, & moderating pressure above & below the patella. It feels absolutely GREAT, during & after the treatment! There are several treatment modalities from which to choose, but the first one is so effective that I haven’t even experimented with the others! The massage process, at least for the first setting, which I prefer, is 20 minutes3. Heat function: This mechanism has 3 settings regarding heat A. Off (You can enjoy the massage with no heat) B. Yellow light indicator. (Low, but effective & soothing warmth) C. Red light indicator (Warmer, but not too hot -for me- on bare skin or light pants like pajamas)I ‘m a big believer in adding heat to the area after the first 48-72 hours. Not only is it soothing, but it increases blood flow to the area, which aids in healing, *and* that increased blood flow brings more pain medication and/or anti-inflammatory meds to the site of the injury & pain. That causes those meds to be more effective, allowing me to get up & move around with less discomfort after the treatment. My only complaint, & i admittedly may have missed it in their brochure: I wish there was an option to leave the heat on, even after the massage cycle has completed. The heat feels so nice, & I would like to be able to use it independently of the massage functions.I have been using the Fit King 2-3 times every evening for about 3 weeks & haven’t experienced a single problem. I saw that some reviewers regretted the need to have the massager plugged into an electrical outlet for use. IMHO, no combination of disposable or rechargeable batteries could provide the power needed for the air inflation massage + the heat without adding a *very* uncomfortable amount of weight! Weight that would probably significantly increase the discomfort to your wounded or achy knee architecture.I *strongly* recommend the Fit King for anyone experiencing acute or chronic trauma to the soft tissues of the knee & surrounding area. If you have bone damage from arthritis, this massager will not change bone structure, but it will certainly help the muscles, tendons, & ligaments that support those bones feel a bit better.My apologies for the long dissertation- but I hope my description & comments may prove helpful as you decide which product to buy. This one was *well* worth the expense, even at twice the price!