Chances are you have seen runners and people in rehabilitation from serious knee injuries wearing straps or sleeves on their knees. While it might seem hard to believe, those devices can actually help relieve knee pain. Knee pain and injuries happen when you damage cartilage, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones in your knee. A blow to the knee, a sudden twist or an unusual landing while running or jumping can all cause significant stress to the knee. These injuries can occur during running, extreme sports, football, basketball, lacrosse, and hiking, among other activities.
Twisting or landing hard can sometimes result in a torn anterior cruciate ligament, causing two distinct types of knee pain, chronic pain, and acute pain. Acute pain can be more intense in the short term, but chronic pain can last indefi nitely. A knee strap or sleeve impacts the patellar tendon, producing several bene fits. The patellar tendon can be overused in certain sports, which can lead to inflammation and a partial tear of the tendon. The knee strap or sleeve
- enhances knee reactions
- speeds healing
- reduces pain
- helps prevent further injury
After an injury, you will probably have to protect your knee for a while, but using a strap or sleeve should get you up and move more quickly. Best of all, these devices usually fit all sizes and anyone can learn how to properly tighten one.
Whether or not your physician prescribes a knee strap or sleeve after injury, we will gladly design a program of rehabilitation that hastens your recovery in a safe, effective manner. A combination of exercise, manual therapy, and a positive attitude can assist in healing and put you on the road to recovery.
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