Knee pain?

It sounds like the knee cap is shifting (subluxing) - is this what you feel? shifting in the knee cap? Or do you feel more of a restriction right inside the knee joint? If it is the knee cap, then yes, a patellar stabilization sleeve may help. These typically look like a neoprene sleeve with a hole cut out for your knee cap. the good ones also have some straps that you can tighten down. You do not need any metal stabilizers along the sides of your knees. I will also put together a little video with a few exercises you can do at home that may help. Just trying to dig out my email from the holiday, so give me a couple of days.
Cheers,
Maria

it feel like its more in the knee joint. its just really wierd. it hasnt happend in a long time so hopefully it somehow healed itself but it could probably happen again at any time. thanx for all the help though, i knew you were probably busy with the holidays.

Hmmm - okay, probably the brace will not help. Here is my quick suggestion on how you may prevent this from happening in the future. The purpose of this exercise is to help you gain a more acute sense of joint position and training your body to correct and control your knee joint to improve stability. It is simple, but don't let that fool you. Here is what you will do - stand on on one foot. You should be able to balance no problem for 30 seconds. Now bend your knee slightly (about 30 degrees) and hold this position for 30 seconds. When you can do that without having to put your other foot down, then bend your knee a little more (about 30 more degrees) and hold this position for 30 more seconds. Now repeat on the other leg. As you are balancing become aware of the work going on in your quadriceps and your lower leg in particular to help you maintain your balance.

When you can go through this entire routine without putting your other foot down, then try doing it with your hands on your hips - no waving your arms around. When you can do that try doing it with your eyes closed (don't stand in front of the china cabinet for this one). I hope it helps!

Cheers,
Maria