Knee straps

Slippur · Post by **Slippur** » 04 Jun 2004 08:52

I was wondering why so many people wear them? I have aches in my upper inner knee, and hand pressure helps, would it be worth buying one to help the pain, or do most people just like the look?

MegaFighter_X · Post by **MegaFighter_X** » 05 Jun 2004 03:30

Usually there is a medical reason. They provide (limited) support, and do put pressure on the area. Helps circulation if I am correct...

ShredStylez · Post by **ShredStylez** » 05 Jun 2004 08:59

i too was wondering about this. Ive had alot of lower joint problems including my left knee. I just gotta find one somewhere.

MegaFighter_X · Post by **MegaFighter_X** » 06 Jun 2004 01:30

I think they have them at like.. albertsons or something.. check it out. If not, a pharmacy may have something like it. or you coudl always use an ace bandage... Just wrap it right... That'll take practice..

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » 06 Jun 2004 19:12

What exactly do they do anyway?
Are we talking about the same thing that Honza wears in a lot of the videos out there?

Slippur · Post by **Slippur** » 06 Jun 2004 20:44

Yeah, Honza's is exactly what I was thinking about when I typed up the question.

bigdirtyfoot · Post by **bigdirtyfoot** » 06 Jun 2004 21:17

Well, perhaps Honza or John Mahood (he also wears a knee brace) will reply to this and help us out.

Juice · Post by **Juice** » 07 Jun 2004 00:26

I think Justin Dale wears one also.

ShredStylez · Post by **ShredStylez** » 07 Jun 2004 05:09

dales is actually like a full knee brace tho as opposed to like honzas blue strap

NotHisRealName · Post by **NotHisRealName** » 07 Jun 2004 05:22

Honza uses what's called a 'Patella strap'. Although I don't know why, or what it does for him. I think it gives the patella (or knee cap) support.
I only use my knee brace when my knee is causing me some discomfort due to strain, or sprain.

HooD · Post by **HooD** » 07 Jun 2004 13:12

Wearing the knee strap can help with patellar tendonitis or osgood schlatters. Sometimes you will hear it commonly known as jumper's knee. Most of the soreness will be felt where the tendon connects above your shin, or right below where the strap is placed. The pressure from the strap relieves the pressure from the tendon below your patella when in use.

Slippur · Post by **Slippur** » 07 Jun 2004 15:27

I actually have Osgood Schlatter's syndrome, so I guess that answers my question. Thanks for all the responses

Juice · Post by **Juice** » 07 Jun 2004 16:50

Sorry for going off topic but if you were interested there is a bit of information on Osgood Schlatters disease here:
http://www.modified.ca/footbag/viewtopic.php?t=3879