@sleevestars_us: Does a Patella Strap Stay in Place on a Mountain Hike? Most patella straps slide down the second you start moving, so the support ends up nowhere near your tendon. I tested the #SleeveStars patella strap on stairs, squats and a steep mountain trail, and it stayed right under the kneecap the whole way. Tip: Put it on with your knee slightly bent, sitting just below the kneecap. Then tighten it until it’s snug but you can still slide a finger under it. That’s what keeps it in place on the downhill. #hikinggir #kneepainrelief