Sports Supports and Injury Aids Buying Guide

When you are a sports person injuries and aches are common concerns. There are a variety of sports supports and aids that relive pain and support you when playing a game, despite the injury. They also minimise the risk of aggravating injuries.  

Supports and Braces  

• Knee supports are ideal for knee injuries ranging from simple to serious while playing a sport. Low level knee supports provide minimum support and are generally useful, adjustable kneestraps whereas high level knee supports have carbon frames for complete movement restriction to the knees.

• Ankle supports that are generally used are lace up and wrap around types and those made of neoprene and plastic. Walking ankle casts are for severely injured players.

• Elbow supports are useful in preventing further damage to your elbows  and supports conditions such as tennis elbow, golfers elbow and bursitis.  

• Compression clothing can help when cycling or jogging.

• Back supports and braces relieve discomfort when there is a prolapsed disc or back pain. Patches also relive backaches while playing a sport.

• Calf supports are handy when undergoing hard training.  Mouth and nose guards protect your teeth and nose from injury. Shoulder supports, Achilles tendon supports, groin supports and thumb supports are wornby a player if the necessity arises, in case of an injury or if the sport warrants its usage.

Strapping with Tapes 

Zinc Oxide Tape is made of cotton or rayon and is used for joint immobilisation and is suitable for ankle stirrups and patella alignment. Elastic Adhesive Bandage or EAB which is very similar to plaster allows for movement of the joints when worn in a game.   

Hot and Cold Therapy 

Instant ice packs and reusable gel packs from the freezer provide soothing relief and instant warming plasters or warm gel packs placed in microwave gives suppleness.  

Quick Picks

Quick Picks
Neo G VCS Supports Wrist and Thumb Support : The support strap provides comfort and compressive support to wrist and thumb.	Prosport Elasticated Support Tennis Elbow : The elasticised support provides comfort to damaged ligamenst and joints.	Shoulder Neoprene Injury sports Health Support : The sports support provides protection and warmth to shoulder injuries.

Quick Picks
LP SUPPORTS Hot & Cold Pack : The hot and cold pack relieves pain and swelling.	Mueller Zinc Oxide Tape : The zinc oxide tape has excellent tackiness and elasticity.	Elastoplast EAB : The EAB provides comfort and relief to swelling in ligaments and joints.

Related Guides

• Mobility Aids
• Bandages and Supports
• Walking Frames and Accessories
• Individual Sports
• Extreme Sports

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