Those knee thingys

FATBOYBGONE
FATBOYBGONE Posts: 35 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Since I've began exercising again and of course being around those that do I've seen more than a few have these straps around their knees. Just distal to the patella. Guess i could ask them but anyone here know what the straps are for exactly?

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  • Altruista75
    Altruista75 Posts: 409 Member
    I believe they are supposed to keep the tendons & your patella in place through your movements. I've just recently started wearing them and the knee discomfort has gone down just a bit.
  • IntoTheSky
    IntoTheSky Posts: 390 Member
    It is a patella knee strap

    A Knee band Patella strap can provide focused compression on the patellar tendon ligament and help to decrease the stress placed on the tibial tubercle.
    The anatomy of the knee consists of the patellar ligament or tendon connecting the patella knee cap to the tibia shin bone.This region is called the tendinous region and is located just under the knee cap. When this area is subjected to strenuous use, it may lead to inflammation or partial tearing in this region of the ligament.Injury in this region is often the result of jumping, running or throwing and is often called Patella Tendonitis.It is a common injury affecting those who are athletically active.One of the best ways to either prevent or help heal this region is to apply a focused compression on the patellar tendon ligament.This helps to decrease the stress placed on the tibial tubercle.Knee support bands or straps are used to apply this compression to the patella.
  • FATBOYBGONE
    FATBOYBGONE Posts: 35 Member
    It is a patella knee strap

    A Knee band Patella strap can provide focused compression on the patellar tendon ligament and help to decrease the stress placed on the tibial tubercle.
    The anatomy of the knee consists of the patellar ligament or tendon connecting the patella knee cap to the tibia shin bone.This region is called the tendinous region and is located just under the knee cap. When this area is subjected to strenuous use, it may lead to inflammation or partial tearing in this region of the ligament.Injury in this region is often the result of jumping, running or throwing and is often called Patella Tendonitis.It is a common injury affecting those who are athletically active.One of the best ways to either prevent or help heal this region is to apply a focused compression on the patellar tendon ligament.This helps to decrease the stress placed on the tibial tubercle.Knee support bands or straps are used to apply this compression to the patella.

    Thanks!
  • FATBOYBGONE
    FATBOYBGONE Posts: 35 Member
    I believe they are supposed to keep the tendons & your patella in place through your movements. I've just recently started wearing them and the knee discomfort has gone down just a bit.

    Thank you!
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