Knee pads for protection, support and recovery of the knee joint

The knee joint is one of the most complex and at the same time the most vulnerable joints of the human body. Every day it withstands significant loads, ensuring mobility, balance and stability when walking, running, jumping. 

That is why it is so important to take care of its protection - both in everyday life and during rehabilitation after operations or diseases of the musculoskeletal system, as well as after injuries sustained while playing sports. And a knee joint bandage can help with this.

Why is the knee joint so important?

The structure of the knee joint includes the articular surfaces of the femur and tibia, the patella, cartilage, meniscus, ligaments and tendons. This complex mechanism works harmoniously, but even a minor violation of one of its elements can lead to pain, swelling, restriction of movement or serious pathologies.

That is why a knee brace is an indispensable means of prevention and treatment - it stabilizes the joint, reduces the load, prevents further damage.

When is it recommended to wear a knee brace?

The use of a knee brace may be prescribed by a traumatologist, rehabilitation specialist, neurologist, sports doctor in the following cases:

• Injuries and sprains of ligaments. The brace fixes the joint, reduces the load and promotes faster healing.
• Joint diseases: arthrosis, arthritis, synovitis. Pain reduction, support and warmth are the main functions performed by a knee brace.
• Postoperative period on the knee joint. Used after fractures, meniscus tears, ligament tears, etc.
• Prevention of injuries in athletes. Especially relevant during running, jumping, and playing sports.

It is important to use a brace for patellar dislocations, after kneecap injuries, and during active sports, especially if you have previously had a knee injury.

Before purchasing a brace, it is advisable to consult a doctor. In order to choose the right bandage, you can contact our managers who have the knowledge and experience to advise you on the necessary model for your request and buy a bandage that suits you.

Knee pads for athletes

A sports knee bandage is an indispensable accessory for athletes and active people. It not only fixes the joint, but also provides support during intense loads, reduces the risk of injuries, sprains and dislocations, and also helps to recover faster after training.

If you plan to buy a knee pad for sports, pay attention to the material, degree of fixation, the presence of silicone inserts or straps for adjustment. During training, elastic knee bandages are suitable for preventing injuries.

Sometimes it makes sense to additionally use an ankle bandage to protect the leg while running. 

How to choose the right knee bandage?

Before buying a knee brace, you should consider several key factors:

• The type of fixation of the bandage: soft, medium or hard - depends on the purpose of use. Soft bandages are similar to elastic bandages and are suitable for minor injuries or to support the joint during degenerative joint diseases, medium bandages provide stabilization of the knee joint and are used in the postoperative period or as an aid to rehabilitation, and hard bandages limit movement and are prescribed for serious injuries.
• Material: high-quality elastic textile that is breathable and washable.
• Size: a bandage that is too tight can disrupt blood circulation, and a bandage that is too loose will not provide the necessary fixation.

No less important are leg bandages, in particular, an ankle bandage. They perform a similar function — fixation and stabilization of the joint, especially in case of habitual dislocations, after fractures or during rehabilitation.

Where to buy a quality knee brace?

It is important to buy a knee brace from a reliable supplier and a proven brand, because the quality of the product depends on this direction.

Our MED1 medical equipment online store gives a guarantee on its products and offers to choose only the best models of knee braces for both prevention and treatment.

We have affordable prices for medical products, so you can choose the most optimal knee brace for your needs.

We will be happy to advise you on choosing a model of brace, provide recommendations for its care, and promptly ship your order to any location in Ukraine.