The brace administers either hot or cold therapy, with strong Velcro straps that keep the brace secure around the knee – far less hassle then holding a bag of frozen peas! Unlike regular ice packs, this Dura Wrap secures to your leg at two points for seriously targeted compression and relief. Our Verdict: Goalkeepers have the hardest job in football, putting their body on the line for the sake of the team. The super-plush towelling lining provides for rapid warm-up as well as extra shock absorbing protection.

The use of a hinged knee brace is not forbidden and may be allowed by some referees, but players using a hinged knee brace should expect inspections from referees and the possibility the brace may not be able to be used. While any kind of brace or support will have an affect on your physical movement, it's in a positive sense. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services, and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. Sometimes we need a bit of extra support when exercising and that’s where our joint supports come in, designed to reduce the load on your joints and so lessen the chance of injury.As well being a wearable ice pack, it can also be used for heat therapy, making it a hugely versatile therapeutic device! In general a knee support for football should provide enough support, yet still allow a good range of knee movement. We’re pleased to say that we weren’t disappointed, finding the product the best value and one of the most effective products we tried. Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries in football and can be caused by crunching tackles or the fast-paced cutting and turning manoeuvres carried out by players. Whilst they give the greatest support, they are a little more restrictive than stabilised knee supports or simple elastic/neoprene knee sleeves.

Comparing the cost of having ACL surgery and rehabilitation to the cost of having a lineman wear a football knee brace is well documented. We found it was comfortable, stayed in place throughout workouts (including during squats, leg presses and deadlifts) and provided stability thanks to its compressive fit.Also, the level you play at is a factor, because some knee braces are prohibited in competitive games for safety reasons. Most wraps will be made up of strong, non-tear cohesive fabric that will be able to stabilise the knee through overlapped wrapping. The Ultimate Compression Hinged Knee Support provides the highest level or protection and is usually recommended for knee ligament injuries. Another fabric, even more thin, has been included over the kneecap and behind the knee to not add pressure on the joint and avoid skin irritation.

The PHYSIOstrap™ Sport has a flexible EPITHELIUMFLEX ™ tendon that lies against the kneecap and limits its lateral displacement. The perfect anatomic fit system we use means that the supports are designed to fit your body, not the other way around. With its unique web design, the Reaction absorbs impact shock to prevent strain on joints that have been weakened by arthritis. The LP Knee Support Open Patella is one of our sleeves that is ideal for playing sports, as the open patella stops the kneecap from being put under too much pressure.Check our guide to football knee braces or use our guided tool, Brace Advisor, for recommendations based on any previous injury, injury prevention and level of activity.

As they do not have any solid or exposed metal inserts they are suitable for contact sports such as football. The Neoprene Knee Support provides reliable support and compression for minor knee conditions, inflammation, and overuse-related issues like bursitis and tendonitis. Bauerfeind have perfected the soccer knee brace, utilising the best in German medical engineering and comfort fit to deliver you the best knee support for football. Decathlon recommends it for those who are recovering from tendinitis in their patella tendon, which is exactly the issue our tester had. During his long career at Anfield (1991-2002) he made a total of 237 appearances and scored 30 goals.But the knee is a crucial part of the leg, and it’s those pesky legs that can lead to problems with your knees – so we think this is an important addition. Putting them on and taking them off carefully is recommended, and for specific product care, refer to the product manual or contact our friendly staff. The advantage of knee wraps over sleeves is that you can adjust the tightness depending on how stable the knee needs to be.