I know this would belong more in the bodybuilding or powerlifting section but more people come through here so more will have a chance to comment.

I've read a lot of literature saying that knee wraps can actually damage the joint over time due to shearing forces. However wrapping the knees adds a significant amount of stability so wouldn't that in itself reduces patellar movement which would in turn reduce shearing forces on the joint.

I feel anecdotal evidence is valuable so what are you guys thoughts on using knee wraps? Good, bad, or fuck do what you want because you only get one body in this lifetime haha?