How's that knee?
Football knee bracesAre you:
A.) Trying to Survive your current knee pain while you play football, or are you
B.) trying to make sure you don't blow a ligament while you are playing some intense football?
Either way, we can help you, so read on...
People wonder, "why are knee injuries so common in football?"
You can already fill in the blanks some...
1.) The Sport Of Football
Football places a lot of stress on the knees, between the contact that takes place in tackles, and from the impact of running and jumping. Football is tough, whether you play contact or intense tag football. In the end, the bottom line is the same,...you want to win, and this means you are gonna make a move or two (or 20) that is, or already has, put your knees in harms way. - So what do you do if you DO NOT want to sit out a game of football to tend to your knee pain?
2.) A Football Knee Brace
One of the easiest and most effective ways you can help protect your knees is to wear a football knee brace. Knee braces for football come in several different styles and sizes and the one you choose depends a lot on the amount of support that you need. Just an FYI, there is no such thing as "the football knee brace" or "the sports knee brace". Yes, the sport of football is important, but you need to focus on the support you need first and then secondly the sport you play...
3.) The Position You Play
The position play also plays a role in what kind of knee support you will need. If you are concerned that the lineman, on the other side of the line of scrimmage, is wanting to take make you suffer, then you will need a more deluxe brace to help protect from a ligament injury. For example, if you want to protect yourself from an ACL tear, MCL tear, or a meniscus tear, then you should consider a brace that provides more support for prophylactic reasons. If you are a runner, you may want to consider a knee brace that is lighter weight while still provides the support that you need. When you need substantial support you will usually find yourself looking at a knee brace that has medial and lateral uprights along with a knee joint. These uprights will help you to avoid excessive medial and lateral movements that can help cause an knee injury.