All You Need To Know About Patellar Knee Straps in UAE

If you are a professional athlete or just love sports, there is a good chance you might have experienced pain in your knee cap. It might be terrible or subtle, whatever it is will impact your overall performance. Curated for athletes, knee straps are a way out from these complications for an athlete who should not be worried about anything at all.

How do you wear a knee strap correctly?

1. Buy a knee strap that is flexible with a custom fit to ensure good grip and sufficient pressure.

2. You start by slipping the strap over your foot and slowly gliding it up to your knee cap, keeping your leg straight.

3. There is a front center to the strap meant to be directly below the knee cap and the pad or air pillow should be placed where the patellar tendon attaches to the patella.

4. You have to pull the strap tightly and feel the pressure over your knees. Perform some activities like walking, sitting, folding your leg, etc to check if the pressure is right.

5. Never overtighten your strap. Your skin will stop breathing and your joints won’t have space to heal. If you feel numbness or weakness in your legs, remove it and consult a doctor.

How do you make the best out of a knee strap?

You should compulsorily wear the best knee strap while performing any exercise. This will increase the muscle strength of your leg and alleviate your pain. During workout sessions, focus more on stretching exercises of the leg. Do not overstress the patellar tendon though. Physiotherapy could be the best solution. In case of discomfort, a combination of rest, ice, and knee strap helps. Stop training instantly and relax. In case the pain does not relieve, consult a doctor.

When should you NOT use a knee support strap?

Knee straps have very limited use, mostly to treat athlete conditions like Jumper’s Knee or Runner’s knee. If you have had a knee injury before, a knee strap is not your best choice. Straps mostly work for current injuries and have a specified area of effect that is the patella. If you have an injury other than on the knee cap, you should probably go for a full knee brace.