Hockey Knee Support
Hockey is a very physical sport, where there usually is a risk of injuring any parts of your body, however, knees are the most prone to injury whilst playing. A tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are the most common injuries hockey players suffer. Since both a torn ACL and MCL have similar symptoms (such as swelling, inflammation, intense pain, and even bruising) it is easy to confuse the two injuries.
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On the other side, the MCL pain and swelling will be on the inside of a knee. The whole treatment approach for the two injuries will differ based on the degree of the injury and other factors like the patient’s age and level of activity.
You can follow the recovery treatment with an orthopaedic and physiotherapist as this is typically the best option for a torn ACL or MCL. You will be taught exercises to strengthen your knee joints by a physical therapist. You may also need to be walking on crutches for the next few weeks to keep the weight off your knee.
Your doctor can suggest wearing a knee brace during the recovery process following an injury or after a surgery on your knee. Because knees have a prolonged recovery time, wearing a brace can help tissue healing. A knee brace can offer support and help limit mobility in the joint and prevent additional damage.
360 Relief has a wide selection of knee braces and supports to help with a variety of knee problems or injuries. They are available in various colours and sizes to meet your requirements. These braces offer the ideal combination of comfort and relief whilst providing maximum support.
Knee injuries in hockey usually happen due to bending and twisting forces applied to the knees. Besides this, a direct blow, fall, or collision may also cause knee injuries in the field.
It is no surprise that hockey comes with several injuries. Medial collateral ligament, MCL, is the second most common knee injury among the possible hockey injuries. It is a tear or sprain to the maiden collateral ligaments.
The primary function of the knee braces is to support the knees. But, if positioned poorly, knee braces can cause more harm than good. Make sure that you know when to wear a knee brace and when you should avoid wearing it. Ask advice from your healthcare professional.
There is no evidence that braces can weaken your knees. You can wear them to support your knees during sports, practice, and exercises. However, poor posture may cause some damage to the knees.
A knee brace that is too loose can slide down your leg. The loosely fitted brace can not provide adequate support; instead, downing too low a brace will create a tripping hazard. On the other hand, a tightly fitted brace will cut off circulation, resulting in pinching your nerves.