knee cap
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Knee Cap
A knee cup is a support sleeve that is used to
provide mild compression, warmth and support
to the affected area. Knee sleeves or Knee Cap s
provide compression and hence increase the
blood flow, thus reducing pain. Sleeve type
brace are not so restrictive unlike other
restrictive support devices, which can be worn
in the case of a severe injury. The sleeve type
brace or the Knee Cap serves as a device that
also acts as a physiological confidence booster.
Knee Cap
How it differs from knee brace
Some people mistake knee sleeves and Knee Cap s to be the same thing, however, knee
caps are not the same thing. Knee Cap is essentially meant to provide protection to the
knee from any future injury while the knee brace is worn post a knee injury.
Facts about short term and long-term use of knee cap
The short-term use of knee Cap or even a knee brace for
that matter is advised in either minor injuries or strains.
When it comes to Knee Cap s, there is no short-term
duration as such, since knee caps are also worn as
protective aid for protecting your knee from future injury.
As far as the long-term use of Knee Cap is concerned, if
you gave ongoing medical condition with your knee, which
requires you to wear a support device, then Knee Cap is
going to benefit you in treating moderate or mild pain for
long term. However, you should not just depend on the
Knee Cap to treat the knee problem. Never use a medical
aid until and unless, you have consulted your doctor first and do not consider any medical
aid as a sure shot treatment for any medical problem.
What does Knee Cap offer?
Knee Cap does the work of providing support, compression and
warmth to the injured spot, it may also provide protection to the
Knee Cap while exercising, jogging or any such physical activity,
during which the risk of injury is high. Knee Cap offers
movement as well as the Knee Cap does not hinder the natural
healing process of the body, in fact, it just prevents re-injury to an
extent. It is best to be worn by people who engage in physical
activities a lot and thus remain at a risk of being injured. The
basic purpose of a knee support is to provide better compression
to the knee and sit against the knee in the most natural way,
thus protecting the knee from the impact of a sudden injury
caused by a sudden hit.