Elastic knee on the knee joint when osteoarthritis, sprains, arthritis. How to choose a bandage for fixing, where to buy, the price

The knee joint - the largest in the human body. Due to excessive physical exertion, trauma, inflammatory processes, its mobility is impaired, it becomes painful. In this case, there are usually considerable hope is for an elastic knee pads.

With a view to use the knee

Knee as put on the joint, reduces pain, edema development, fixes compound rehabilitation period, It reduces the risk of injury during sports or heavy physical labor, joint supports, improves circulation.

Kind of elastic knee pads

On the basis of functionality, flexible knee pads are:

• closed knee - soft, elastic, having the form of a solid product.
• open knee - a edge of a rigid material along the edge of the slot to the knee, the knee joint thereby firmly fixed.
• open kneewith adjustable mounting force - principle of operation is the same as that of the open band, but there are Velcro set at the top and bottom of the elastic knee pads to securely and safely fix it.
• Knee hinged - on the one hand, firmly fixes the leg, on the other -The hinge connection does not hinder the movement during walking. As in the open knee pads, an opening for the knee.
• warming knee - besides the basic function warms foot, thereby eliminating the painful condition improves blood circulation in the inflammation of the joints, helps to restore cartilage and improves the condition of periarticular fluid.

the degree of fixation

Elastic knee on the knee joint by the force of compression and fixation classified as follows:

• Central - fixing the knee such an extent, different from only the integrity of elastic bandage cloth.
• strong - inserted in a knee hard edges, with their help joint mobility becomes minimal.
• maximum - is a complex knee, consisting not only of the elastic web, but the hinges, hard edges, hooks for lacing.

Indications for wearing bandages on their knees

The knee joint - part of the musculoskeletal system, which accounts for the maximum amount of physical activity. Constant movement for a long time, the wearing of gravity, weight, exercise, trauma, sprains, age-related changes, inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases - all this testimony to wear elastic kneepads.

Medical indications

For diseases that may require you to wear knee pads are inflammatory changes in the synovial fluid, arthritis, arthrosis. band feature in this case is supported by the inner and outer side of the knee, then the load on the knee joint becomes lower leg gradually leveled.

Sprains, of pathological mobility of joints, the disease Koenig, chase, gonarthrosis, after operations on the knee joint using a strong lock. It is much immobilizes the leg, allowing the joint to bounce back.

This kind of fixation can be used even in place of gypsum. This method is more gentle, muscle atrophy if it is not, and after removal of the bandage is not required subsequent rehabilitation.

Paralysis, paresis muscles tight knee joint locks, immobilize it prevents sprains.

At rupture of ligaments and meniscus must use orthosis - a kind of elastic knee pads in combination with the hinges and the ring which fixes the position of the meniscus in saline.

sport

Elastic knee on the knee joint will prevent sprains, tendon sprains, ligament during intense exercise.

Knee weak fixation - Caliper - warms the muscles, making them more elastic and prevents tendon injury. Used for sports activities associated with large motor loads on the joint: running, jumping, cross-country skiing.

Catches - denser elbow, which are used to protect from impact meniscus, ligaments prevent rupture. To protect the knee there is provided a denser front part in the form of pads. This type of knee pads used in team sports games: football, volleyball, basketball and weightlifting, with bodybuilding.

Recommendations regarding the selection of the elastic knee pads

Modern technologies have expanded the choice of material for knee pads. They are made from natural, synthetic, semi-synthetic materials depending on the purpose of use.

wool

Knee pads of this type have a warming, distracting effect, reduces the tenderness of the joints, improve blood circulation, allow the body to breathe.

Wool used for the production of: sheep, camel and even a dog.

The latter has the highest therapeutic properties. Apply in cases of arthrosis, arthritis, gout, bruises, hematomas, edema.

When selecting kneecaps of such materials should take into account the fragility of its use before the synthetic products.

cotton

Cotton does not have a strong elasticity, the degree of fixation of the patella will be low, with frequent using knee stretched, it loses its shape, and its further exploitation becomes impossible. The advantage of this knee pads is comfortable feeling, the possibility to carry 8 hours is not lifting.

Knee pads made of this material are used solely as a preventive measure for those at the gym, at work, related to long standing on feet or prolonged physical activity in such occupations as a cook, salesman, hairdresser, courier. Often used truckers.

tourmaline

Kneecaps of fabric on the basis of "liquid tourmaline" crushed stone have a warming effect due to a weak infrared radiation. Improves blood circulation and lymph flow, and as a result of wearing them back mobility inflamed joint, there is cartilage regeneration of connective tissue, the pain disappears syndrome.

Tourmaline knee pads are very durable to wear. Recommended for use in the treatment of arthritis, arthrosis, gout, as well as for prevention of these diseases. Wear knee of tourmaline is worth no more than 30 minutes. in a day.

neoprene

The synthetic material of different thicknesses and, consequently, the strength of fixation.

Thin neoprene knee pads are used for sports, from tight bandages are manufactured for medical purposes.

In addition, the material is waterproof, which allows its use in water sports. It has a slight warming and a massage feature.

Lycra

Kneecaps Lycra possess high elasticity and compression effect.

Very durable, have long life, provide good air circulation.

dimensions

Elastic knee on the knee joint must fit tightly shin. Therefore, these products are manufactured taking into account the size of the line.

Such proportions 4:

marking size	Knee Circumference (cm)
S	33 – 35
M	36 – 38
L	39 – 44
XL	45 – 49

To choose the right knee, measure foot at the bottom of the thigh, 10 cm above the knee and the knee joint itself. All parameters required to indicate on the packaging. But do not ignore the fitting.

By the nature of pain in joints

Bandages for knee joints are available in various modifications. Some are used solely for the prevention of diseases and injuries. Specialized knee prescribed by a doctor can be used for inflammatory diseases of the joints. The effect of these knee pads based on warmed, massaged and supporting joint action.

At rupture, laceration of tendons, sprains, meniscus injury apply orthopedic knee. Their main function is to fix and complete immobilization of the knee joint.

Contraindication

Wearing elastic kneecaps contraindicated in the form of open wounds, cuts, purulent skin diseases, in cases where the joint can not be warm, with allergic reactions to components band. Caution should be used for varicose veins, make sure that it does not pinch the vein.

For tourmaline knee pads contraindication is the presence of a pacemaker, poor blood clotting, pregnancy.

Why need to consult a podiatrist

Knee is designed for the treatment and correction of existing inflammatory diseases and lower extremity injuries because to choose the right band can only physician surgeon or trauma.

He is able to take into account the anatomical features of the structure, the nature of the disease. If not a correct choice of the degree of fixation, the type and size of the knee pads, it can aggravate the disease, joint displace, disturb blood circulation.

Allowed to choose their own knee for the prevention of sprains, in sports and heavy physical labor. In this case, should be guided by measuring the foot and comfortable feeling when walking. The bandage should not rub the skin too hard to squeeze it. wear knee pads during this limited period of 8 hours or the gym.

Top brand elastic knee pads

The great demand for elastic knee problems due to widespread inflammation and traumatic knee. tires manufacturer with more advanced and high-quality model, so select one brand is not possible.

But the quality of these brands is no doubt among experts:

• Medi;
• Orlett;
• Mueller Sports Medicine;
• Oppo;
• Fosta.

From Russian manufacturers can advise the firm:

• Hope;
• Tone;
• BOB Farm;
• Leonardo service.

Where to buy quality bandage on the knee joint, price

Bandages sold in specialized stores medical equipment, pharmacies. They can purchase high-quality, certified product, get answers to your questions, ask for help in the selection of size.

Price depends on the knee of its kind, the material from which it is made, the manufacturer:

• Flexible indoor knee - from 250 rubles.
• Wool - from 450 rubles.
• Neoprene - from 900 rubles.
• Open with fixing ring - from 1500 rubles.
• Postoperative - from 6000 rubles.
• Joint - from 7000 rubles.

How to care for knee lock

Never store knee in direct sunlight - it will lead to loss of elasticity especially in fasteners made of synthetic materials. Cleaned bandage by hand-washing, if the package otherwise indicated. The water temperature should not exceed 36˚S. It is not necessary to twist the knee after washing, simply squeeze the water using terry towels. Dry in a horizontal position.

Soreness in inflammation, postoperative recovery, contusions, bruising, swelling, high load on the knee joint - not a complete list of indications for the use of elastic knee pads. With proper selection of the type of brace, adherence to wearing conditions and operation, it will help get rid of unpleasant feelings and make life more mobile and fulfilling.

Registration of the article: Vladimir the Great

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