HOW CAN I PREVENT OR AVOID A KNEE INJURY WHILE PLAYING BASKETBALL?

 

Basketball has one of the highest risk of knee injuries in sports. Some of the most common forms of injury while playing basketball include jumper’s knee, ACL and MCL tears and inflammation.

Wearing a Bauerfeind brace or knee support can minimise your chances of injury by providing enhanced stability, proprioception and medical-grade compression.

Bauerfeind knee braces help to promote blood flow with the use of our 3D weaved medical grade compression, something not found when using simple neoprene sleeves and braces.

 

NBA PLAYERS WEAR GENUTRAIN TO PREVENT KNEE INJURIES

 

Professional athletic trainers for the NBA and NBA players trust and use Bauerfeind GenuTrain knee brace for preventing and treating knee injuries.

Your knees help propel and absorb shock during high impact sports like basketball and aids in assisting as you make sudden, high speed direction changes.

Injury can be prevented with knee braces, which stabilise your knee joints and activate and massage the surrounding muscles. 

Push your personal limits like NBA players with this added support which will help stabilise your joint without limiting your ability to dribble down a court or complete your next layup.

 


    BEST KNEE BRACES FOR BASKETBALL


    Basketball knee brace in colour combination of blue and gray. With the logo of Bauerfeind that is consider as one of their best knee braces for basketball which is named as GenuTrain Knee Braces.

    GenuTrain Knee Brace

    An award-winning knee brace that provides targeted support for pain relief and stabilisation of the knee.

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    • Integrated donning aid allows you to easily put on the knee brace
    • Soft hollow of the knee for enhanced wearing comfort
    • Three-dimensional active knit for an ideal fit and optimal neuromuscular joint stabilization
    • Omega pad improves neuromuscular joint stabilization
    • Meniscus wings to help relieve meniscus pain
    • Hoffa pads provide pressure relief

    "This GenuTrain Knee Brace is a great product. Superior in both style and comfort to any other knee brace-based product I have ever owned, I would recommend it to anyone with bad knees who wants them to be better". - Mitch

     

    Basketball knee support having a colour combination of blue and gray, and is wore on a right knee. With the logo of Bauerfeind that is consider as one of their best knee braces for basketball which is named as GenuTrain P3 Knee Braces.

    GenuTrain P3 Knee brace

    An advanced knee brace for pain and misalignment of the kneecap, often caused by injury related to sports

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    The GenuTrain P3 is ideal for pain caused by misalignment of the kneecap (patellar lateralisation), femoropatellar pain syndrome (anterior knee pain), ACL and MCL injury or pain associated with patellar tip syndrome.

    • Muscle-relaxing pad – Reduces sideways pulling of the kneecap to further reduce pain and relax the muscles with soothing massage
    • Corrective guide – Stops your kneecap from drifting outward to relieve discomfort and help healing without loss of mobility.
    • Patella cover – Counteracts the tilting of the patella.
    • Corrective strap – can be individually adjusted for optimal kneecap control.
    Basketball knee support having a colour combination of blue and green, and is wore on a right knee. With the logo of Bauerfeind that is consider as one of their best knee braces for basketball which is named as Sports Knee Support.

    Sports Knee Support

    The Bauerfeind sports knee brace improves circulation and stimulates muscle regeneration around the knee.

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    Get effective protection against excessive strain during sporting activity with the Bauerfeind Sports Knee Support. The controlled compression improves the knee’s ability to maintain maximum movement stability during sporting activities.

    • Light and airy knitted fabric makes it extremely comfortable to wear
    • Innovative pad for absorbing pressure peaks
    • Durable and easy to clean
    • Anatomically shaped for a secure fit and freedom of movement

    "Perfect size for me and it indeed designed very well and ergonomic. The best part is It is comfortable, not like most knee support which can only provide strong pressure to your knee". - Shihui, Verified Buyer

    Basketball knee support having a colour combination of blue and gray, and is wore on a right knee. With the logo of Bauerfeind that is consider as one of their best knee braces for basketball which is named as GenuPoint Knee Strap.

    GENUPOINT KNEE STRAP

    A knee strap that provides targeted relief for the patella tendon.

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    Bauerfeind’s GenuPoint relieves the excess strain on the patellar tendon below the kneecap, helps to ease pain in the front knee, and counteracts the noticeable effects of restricted mobility.

    • Velcro strap and be tightened for adjustable compression
    • Anatomically shaped for a secure fit and freedom of movement
    • 3D airknit technology provides breathable, moisture-wicking comfort

    SHOULD I WEAR A KNEE BRACE FOR BASKETBALL?

    Your knees help propel and absorb shock during high impact sports like basketball, as well as assisting as you make sudden, high speed direction changes. Injury can be prevented with knee braces, which stabilise your knee joints and activate and massage the surrounding muscles.

    HOW TO TREAT A BASKETBALL KNEE INJURY?

    We recommend visiting a physiotherapist for treatment and advice on treating common basketball injuries. They may recommend the following treatments.
    • Strains or Sprains. Many sprains and strains can be treated with the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. A good physiotherapist can assist with the recovery however prevention is always better than cure.
    • Jumper’s Knee. This is the common name for Patellar tendonitis. Rarely does this condition require surgery. It can generally be treated using a combination of anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen) and exercise. Corticosteroid injections may also be used.
    • Meniscal Tearing. Simple meniscal tears may be treated with the RICE method and anti-inflammatory medications. Advanced tears may require surgery. Surgery for meniscal tears are minimally invasive and allow for quicker recovery time.

    Play it safe: Consult a doctor if you experience unusually intense and persistent knee pain.