Anyone have any experience with patella tendon straps?

My pat strap is a lifesaver! I've struggled with a bad cycle of knee issues that I'm working on getting past, but I had such severe tracking problems that even long walks were uncomfortable. I figured $10 or so was worth a try, and I was shocked at the difference the strap made. All of a sudden I felt like I could use my knee again. Obviously I'm working hard to get to a point where I don't have to rely on it and it sounds like you are too, but I would say it's a cheap piece of equipment to give a try and have on hand just in case.

Used a strap when I had a bout of runner's knee last year.  Definitely provided some relief.

Thanks for the input!

I suffered an acute knee injury, likely hyper-extension, which has given me numbness, tingly feelings in my patellar tendon for the past 3 months.  Diagnosed by an ortho as Jumper's Knee... too general for me.  I have used the strap, which allows me to do things, but I am weary about using it long term.

Others have any input on using in long-term?

Used a Pat Strap for IT band issues.

Not looking to use it long term, mainly to get me through (if need be) the Chicago Marathon, have put too much training into it to just dump it.. Still going through the standard PT, etc.. I personally wouldn't use one long term, but would focus on what is causing the issue and resolve that.. (which i'm sure most would do).