Hockey is a great game, and many of us really enjoy playing and watching the sport.... However, you will probably not be getting to involved in playing the game if your knee problems get the better of you! - Hey, we do not want this to happen, Ftce math but it does... Bad things happen to good people. - Therefore you will need to think about ways in which you will help to protect your knees in this high speed- contact sport.
2.) Skating - Stopping & Starting
The abrupt stops and starts can also cause you to have knee issues. This can stress the ligaments in your knees, as well as the other anatomical structures such as your meniscus, tendons etc. You may already know this to definitely be true!
3.) Knee Braces For Support & Knee Protection
When you are on the ice, you will need to think ahead about how to protect your knees. Some knee supports have pads on the front of the patella that will give you gentle support while helping you to absorb the contact if and when you hit the ice. - On the other hand, when you make a sudden movement or get hit by another player, you will need to think about protecting your knees. This is how ACL injuries, for example, can happen. A sudden twist or turn of your knee can rupture your ACL and have you sidelined for weeks on end! That is how a knee support can help you. It can help to prevent this kind of injury before it even starts.
4.) Stages of Instability & Pain
When you take a moment and think about how your knees are feeling, you probably already know on a subjective level what your knee instability and discomfort is on a scale 1-10. Ten being the worst. It is important to think about this and to record your answer. When you break this scale up into thirds, you will see that you can determine if you have more of a mild, moderate or severe knee issue. - This information is helpful when you go to a knee brace website, because you will have an idea of what you need. - You will see that many knee supports are geared toward mild, moderate, or severe knee problems.
5.) Self Diagnosis
We do not recommend self diagnosis. Although knee braces can be very helpful, it is also important to speak with your physician about your knee problems as well. This article can help you, but only your physician can provide you with medical advice.
Rinella Orthotics, Inc. - Located at the new Silver Cross Hospital, provides comprehensive orthotic treatment in New Lenox, Mokena, Lockport, Joliet, Tinley Park, Homer Glen, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Kankakee, Romeoville, Frankfort, Palos, Orland Hills, Shorewood & many nearby areas.
We provide arch supports / foot orthotics, back braces & supports (TLSO, LSO and CTOS), orthopedic & diabetic shoes, drop foot braces (AFOs), crow boots, compression stockings, ankle & knee braces, molding helmets, the walkaide, protective helmets, & cervical collars (Aspen, Miami J types).
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