Joint treatment. Buy a knee pad. What information do you need? The main qualities of knee pads

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The human body is very, very hardy, even in a physically weak person. Inveterate alcoholics can serve as an example of endurance: with their lifestyle, they often live a lot. But for a full and happy life it is not enough to “be alive”, you need to be healthy.

And joint diseases, like any others, must be treated.

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On the site you will find answers to the most pressing questions about joint diseases:

The most important thing is to describe how to treat the joints. How to treat what diseases? What treatments are there? What are the traditional medicine recipes and when are they effective? What treatments are there abroad? The results of treatment in clinics in Israel and Europe.
Particular attention is paid to the treatment of joints through exercise. Because physical activity and sports, as treatment tools, are head and shoulders above pills, injections and surgeries. The site contains detailed descriptions of exercise therapy for various diseases, photos and videos, where doctors explain and show the correct exercise technique.

You will find the general characteristics of a particular joint disease (possibly yours). You will find out how the disease proceeds, whether it has stages of development and what happens to the human body during the disease. Illustrative illustrations and photographs will help you better understand the essence of the problem.
We are also talking about the symptoms of various diseases and their diagnosis. Making a diagnosis is always the first step, defining the problem. Of course, only a doctor can make a diagnosis. But knowing what symptoms are typical for what diseases, how they proceed, will help you to find your bearings faster, for example, if you yourself are experiencing some pain.
Well, the very last point of recovery is constant prevention. It is better when he is warning, and the disease does not arise. Basically, this is the right exercise and nutrition.

For each article, you can leave your comments, tell about your experience of treatment or prevention, as well as ask questions that interest you.

The most popular section of the site is. It is this disease that most often occurs due to physical inactivity, which has acquired the same massive character as computers in our life. In the "Miscellaneous" section you will find recommendations for eliminating joint pain, learn, and much more.

In conclusion, I will say that the treatment of joints should take place with a doctor or under his supervision. The diagnosis is made by the doctor, and only he prescribes the treatment. Examples of exercises or traditional medicine recipes are given on the site for informational purposes only.

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The knee pad is an orthopedic product for supporting the knee joint. Ensures fixation and stability of the knee, patella, lateral ligaments and menisci. For optimal joint support, knee pads need to be sized correctly.

Indications for use

rehabilitation after surgery and traumatic injuries;
prevention of knee injuries during sports training;
diseases of the knee joints;
severe stress on the knees, which threaten to wear out the joints.

It is recommended to choose a knee pad by size so that it provides the necessary support for the joint and protection from all kinds of external factors. The size of the orthopedic product is very important as it is used to protect the joint, maintain health and functionality.

Secrets of a successful choice

When buying, it is not enough to choose a knee pad by size. It is important to consider additional aspects:

The size. The parameters are set from 1 to 4. The first is for thin people. With a large physique, the fourth is suitable.
Convenience. Knee circumference is an important indicator. It is advisable to choose an orthopedic product in the morning, as in the afternoon the legs swell. The knee pad should not cause discomfort or overtightening. The most convenient are the models with Velcro holders, as they allow you to tighten and relax the product.
Quality. Well-known manufacturers are rejecting the use of potentially hazardous cheap materials. The price is not small, but it justifies itself.
Material. The knee pad must guarantee good air penetration, warmth, comfort. Elastane and polyester models are considered durable, but their cost is higher than average. Neoprene products are breathable. Cotton and wool products keep you warm, but require special care and are less durable.

Only correctly selected orthopedic products will show a healing effect.

Features of knee measurement

The size of the elastic knee pad is determined by the circumference of the knee. Each manufacturer develops products according to specific tables, so you should study the available information before purchasing. In some cases, the knee circumference corresponds to two dimensions, since it is at the junction.

To determine the circumference, measure the knee along the central part of the patella in a standing position. Sometimes it is additionally required to measure the lower leg and thighs. This is for a wider model's knee pad to grip the leg.

You should not buy a knee pad during an exacerbation of the disease, as the knee swells. Otherwise, after the edema subsides, a smaller product will be required. The exception is universal knee pads with a volume adjustment function.

Rules for the operation of orthopedic products:

The duration of the use of the knee pad is limited to a couple of hours a day.
The duration of wearing the knee pad is determined by the doctor, taking into account the condition of the knee joint.
Knee pads are an additional treatment for joints. It will not work as a primary therapy.
Products should not squeeze the vessels of the leg, cause tissue edema and numbness.
The knee pad should be comfortable, not rubbing against the skin.
Only hand wash is allowed at a water temperature of 40 degrees and with delicate detergents. Otherwise, the size of the knee pads will change.

Knee pads differ in performance and functionality, the presence of additional rigid components: plastic or metal inserts, iron springs, mechanisms for adjusting the support of the knee joint, a high-quality frame.

Indications for use

Elastic knee pad provides easy fixation of the joint

rehabilitation after surgery and traumatic injuries;
prevention of knee injuries during sports training;
diseases of the knee joints;
severe stress on the knees, which threaten to wear out the joints.

Secrets of a successful choice

When buying, it is not enough to choose a knee pad by size. It is important to consider additional aspects:

The size. The parameters are set from 1 to 4. The first is for thin people. With a large physique, the fourth is suitable.
Convenience. Knee circumference is an important indicator. It is advisable to choose an orthopedic product in the morning, as in the afternoon the legs swell. The knee pad should not cause discomfort or overtightening. The most convenient are the models with Velcro holders, as they allow you to tighten and relax the product.
Quality. Well-known manufacturers are rejecting the use of potentially hazardous cheap materials. The price is not small, but it justifies itself.
Material. The knee pad must guarantee good air penetration, warmth, comfort. Elastane and polyester models are considered durable, but their cost is higher than average. Neoprene products are breathable. Cotton and wool products keep you warm, but require special care and are less durable.

Only correctly selected orthopedic products will show a healing effect.

Features of knee measurement

Knee Measurement Rules

To determine the circumference, measure the knee along the central part of the patella in a standing position. Sometimes it is additionally required to measure the lower leg and thighs. This is for a wider model's knee pad to grip the leg.

Rules for the operation of orthopedic products:

The duration of the use of the knee pad is limited to a couple of hours a day.
The duration of wearing the knee pad is determined by the doctor, taking into account the condition of the knee joint.
Knee pads are an additional treatment for joints. It will not work as a primary therapy.
Products should not squeeze the vessels of the leg, cause tissue edema and numbness.
The knee pad should be comfortable, not rubbing against the skin.
Only hand wash is allowed at a water temperature of 40 degrees and with delicate detergents. Otherwise, the size of the knee pads will change.

Arthrosis of the joints is a very unpleasant disease that often affects older people, but young people are not immune from it. To help those suffering from pain, knee pads are prescribed for how to choose them, how to determine your size, how to wear them correctly - we will talk about this today. This choice should be carefully considered in order to maximize the benefits of such a means of assistance.

Risk group

The disease develops in those who regularly expose their legs to excessive stress. These are, as a rule, people belonging to the age category older than old age (they are at risk due to the loss of elasticity of muscles and ligaments with age). No less often, the disease occurs in athletes and people working in constant motion (the load on the knees exceeds the norm), and often people who are overweight and have a sedentary lifestyle, such as sedentary work, face manifestations of arthrosis. Active retirees, running or walking, are also susceptible to manifestations of arthrosis, but the joints should be protected a little with the help of a knee pad, and such prevention will be much more significant, the only hope is that over time the pain will stop by itself.

Knee pads for arthrosis how to choose the right type

A neglected form of arthrosis in the area of ligament damage gives tangible pain. But its danger lies in the fact that untreated arthrosis can lead to the destruction of the ligament and surgery. Symptoms cannot go unnoticed because the pain increases with stress on the damaged joint. And anesthesia through external influences (ointments, compresses), internal (medication) can provide good therapeutic assistance. But the effect will be noticeably better, and sometimes just necessary, if you resort to the use of knee pads.

There are different knee pads for arthrosis of the knee joint: how to choose and not be mistaken? Firstly, it is worth consulting with an orthopedist, it is advisable that he supervises you constantly. Secondly, it is better to imagine how one species differs from another. Such a medical certificate will not hurt. Thirdly, it is important to understand that it is not at all recommended to profit from the price difference by replacing the knee pad with another means. After all, medical knee pads for arthrosis differ in their principle of action from an elastic bandage, and health is worth taking care of. And finally, it will not be superfluous to have information on how the different materials from which the knee pad is made will behave in the sock.

Types of knee pads

Depending on the reasons that influenced the intensity of pain in the knee, on the localization, medical knee pads for arthrosis are of different types. The degree of fixation depends on how severe the form of the disease is. And choosing tight knee pads for better joint support is not always the best solution. If the leg is pinched due to the fact that the knee pad is too small or too tight, blood circulation may be impaired and the knee will receive tissue edema.

Closed types of knee pads are prescribed by an orthopedic doctor, such a solution is resorted to if the diagnosis has not been established and the genesis of the pain is unclear. These braces help to overcome pain syndrome due to the large area of the knee support.

Open braces are prescribed if the pain is not very severe and episodic, for example, when going downstairs or just under the kneecap. Here you can resort to using open spiral knee pads, they will help to overcome small loads.

Hinged knee pads are quite versatile. Post-traumatic arthrosis is better treated with such remedies. Pains of various origins go away faster if such knee pads securely fix the joint.

Warming knee pads

Warm knee pads for arthrosis have a separate effect. They are of the following types:

With a halogen lamp (or infrared) that warms up the joint and relieves pain when moving the knee.

Magnetic knee pads, which have the ability to relieve overload from muscles and ligaments, thereby providing better uniform warmth and being a support for the knee joint, which at the same time facilitates movement and restores the working capacity of the affected joint.

Mineral knee pads, in the core of which tourmaline is placed, known for its unique property of affecting tissues with deep heat, at the cellular level they affect blood circulation and cell regeneration. This effect is used in cases where cartilage is damaged to increase the volume of intra-articular fluid. Its unique feature is that after the heat from the sun accumulates in the mineral (and for this it needs to be left in the sun for several hours), its adaptation will take up to two weeks.

Woolen knee pads. Let's talk about them in more detail.

Natural wool knee braces

It is known that woolen knee pads give an excellent warming effect for arthrosis of the knee joint: how to choose from a variety of options? Knee pads are made of dog, camel, sheep wool and their combinations. In cold weather, such a knee pad will protect the knee from hypothermia.

It is believed that dog hair has the ability to warm up the affected area of the joint in the best way. With its maximum hygroscopicity, this type of material, which includes natural dog hair, is optimally relaxing and has an excellent warming effect. In the period of acute pain, such a bandage will be the best option - it will help restore blood circulation in the affected area and relieve swelling, and during the rehabilitation period it will continue to gently affect the knee.

Camel hair in the composition of the knee pad has a similar effect. Sheep does an excellent job of warming up. But not always woolen orthopedic knee pads for arthrosis have positive reviews. This is mainly due to caring for them. Wool bandages get knocked off when machine washed. Therefore, it is enough just to wash well by hand and dry it unfolded and not on a battery, so that the wool inside the knee pad does not get confused.

Materials from which the knee pads are made

Which knee pads are better for arthrosis depends on the situation, but it is worth knowing a little about which materials are better and more comfortable to wear and direct care. The bandage will have to be washed from time to time.

If you are an adherent of natural fabrics, cotton and woolen knee pads will suit you, but you should also be aware of the disadvantages that you will encounter: fast wear and shrinkage when washed in water above 40 degrees.

For better wear resistance, materials with synthetic additives are suitable. neoprene, nylon, lycra, spandex and elastane. But, for example, neoprene will not allow the skin to breathe, the warming process will be accompanied by the release of sweat, which will remain under the knee pad. The way out of this situation is to put on cotton underwear under the device, or at least make a lining from the fabric between the skin and the kneecap.

Elastane as part of the material of the knee pad is very comfortable to wear and to care for. The addition of polyester also makes it durable, lycra and nylon will allow it to be used for a long time, but such knee pads for arthrosis (the photo illustrates how they look) will not give a warming effect.

Choosing a knee pad by size

Loosely worn will not provide the desired benefit or effect. It should be fixed so that the fixation is tangible and tight, but not excessively, so as not to provoke edema and impaired blood circulation. The sizes of the knee pads are focused on the following volumes:

Size S is for a knee girth of 30-36 cm; size M - for knee girth from 36 to 40 cm; suitable for 40-45 cm and XL for 45-49 cm.

Do not wear a knee pad all the time. It is enough to wear it for several hours a day, during active walking or exercise. The duration of the use of a knee pad for pain syndrome should be monitored by an orthopedist: if the pain does not stop or do not subside, most likely, you will need a different type of bandage or additional exposure in the form of medications. You need to wash such things in cool water without the use of chlorine-containing agents and by hand, dry them with a towel.

When considering sports equipment, there are two main groups that injure athletes most often. These are the back and legs. And if it is quite simple to save your back, you can just put on a good fixing weightlifting belt, but with the knees everything is a little more complicated. If athletic belts are allowed in almost any competition, since they do not affect the actual performance of the exercise, then knee pads that allow you to fix the leg can not be used everywhere. Let's consider the question in more detail.

General information

Knee pads are sports and medical equipment designed to fix the knee joint. They can be used in three main cases:

Treatment - in fact, for this they were invented. The main task of such a knee pad is to fix the joint in the correct position for further healing.
Sports - designed to prevent injuries during heavy climbs.
Preventive daily. Used by overweight people to minimize stress on joints.

Moreover, they all have a similar structure and shape.

Knee pads with hinges

Despite the great popularity of hinged knee pads, several facts should be noted at once. Knee pads like these are essential for a strong hold. They initially have a medical direction. Free movement of the knee along one axis is ensured by a special hole.

Their main task is to fix the ligaments in order to avoid disability. They are not designed for heavy loads (lifting the bar more than 100 kilograms), since in this case, excessive fixation will be harmful, and the joint will begin to wear out.

These are knee pads for daily wear. And, most importantly, like elastic bandages, knee pads with hinges are prohibited by most federations, as they allow you to get an advantage in the squat.

How to choose?

Choosing knee pads, you need to take into account your goals and financial capabilities. Usually the quality of a knee pad does not depend on the manufacturer. At the same time, popular manufacturers have additional advantages in the form of a larger grid of sizes. Choose according to the following characteristics:

depending on the type of knee injury and the doctor's recommendations;
material;
the size.

Knee pads	Photo	A type	Knee injury type	Material	The size	Manufacturer	User rating	Price
© titansupport.com	Fixing	Period after dislocation	Elastic fabric	Selected according to the table	TITAN	8	About $ 100
© sbd-usa.com	Compression	Joint injury	Elastic fabric		SBD	7	About $ 100
© markbellslingshot.com	Depreciation	Prophylactic	Elastic fabric	Selected according to the table	Sling shot	9	About $ 100
Rehband 7051	© rehband.com	Fixing	Period after dislocation	Elastic fabric	Selected according to the table	Rehband	6	About $ 100
© rehband.com	Compression	Joint injury	Elastic fabric	Selected according to the table	Rehband	7	About 150 USD
Rocktape Red 5mm	© rocktape.ru	Fixing	Period after dislocation	Elastic fabric	Matched according to the table 1 less	Rocktape	8	< 50 у.е
Rehband 105333 Pink ladies'	© rehband.com	Compression	Joint injury	Elastic fabric	Matched according to the table 1 less	Rehband	7	About $ 100
ELEIKO knee pads	© eleiko.com	Depreciation	Prophylactic	Elastic fabric	Matched according to the table 1 less	ELEIKO	9	< 50 у.е

A type

As we said earlier, knee pads are usually divided according to their directions. But in reality, the division is deeper. They are all divided into:

Compression. This is the kind of knee pads when it's too late to do any kind of prophylaxis. They are suitable for people who already have a knee injury and need to prevent it from spreading further. Most often used in, since lifting huge weights sooner or later injures almost all lifters.

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Depreciation. These are the same knee pads that were originally intended for overweight people. However, the range of their application is somewhat wider. In particular, shock-absorbing knee pads, due to their elasticity, reduce the impact on the knee during running. They are used by professional runners during training, football players, basketball players, rugby players and crossfitters.

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Fixing. This type of knee pads is presented in almost every gym. It is recommended to wear it before heavy approaches. Knee pads for fixing the knee joint are needed not only in, but also in almost all exercises that involve the legs and involve heavy weights. Even for trusters, they will be useful.

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Material
You don't have to bother too much about the material. The main thing is that sports knee pads are comfortable and tight enough. That is, when choosing, pay attention not to the material itself, but to its tightness and elasticity.
So, some rare models are banned by federations due to the fact that their rigidity makes squatting easier, they are comparable to sports bandages.
The size
The size of the knee pad is determined depending on the manufacturer's mesh provided. The thing is that they are all quite elastic, which means they can easily be put on a leg that does not fit them in size. However, you need to understand how to determine the size of the correct knee pad, so that later it will not be excruciatingly painful while walking or doing exercise.
All knee pads are measured in centimeters. In order to determine your size, it is enough to measure the circumference of the knee. For trained weightlifters, this figure ranges from 40 to 50 cm. It is very rare when larger knee pads are needed.

Sports knee pads, as a rule, need to be taken one size smaller. Moreover, the determining factor when choosing a knee pad may not be its quality at all, but the size of the mesh, which allows you to determine how accurately you can choose the equipment for yourself.
As for firms and manufacturers, everything is about the same here. The division is solely by type, sometimes by durability. You can focus not on the brand, but on the forum reviews.
Contraindications
Sports knee pads are not intended to be worn at all times. They have a number of contraindications, which are especially sensitive for people over 30 years old:
- First of all, it is osteoarthritis. If you have an increased fragility of the bone cover, then it is quite possible that the constant wearing of sports knee pads will lead to the fact that your bones themselves are deformed. This is an extremely small chance. And it only concerns the fixing sports knee pads.
- In the second - varicose veins. In the case of varicose veins, there is such a thing as swelling of the legs. It is caused due to the fact that more blood flows to the legs than it flows out per unit of time. So, wearing knee pads can easily lead to the formation of a venous plug and worsen the condition. In this case, knee pads are worn only during the adaptation period after injury. And prophylactic knee pads are worn exclusively before the very approach. However, people suffering from varicose veins are usually rarely associated with squats over 20 pounds.