Anyone who has been involved in this or that kind of active sport at least a little knows that it is necessary to take care of their joints. Mostly, knee injuries plague those who train on hard surfaces.
Instructions
Step 1
Focus on the comfort of the knee pads and the reliability of fixation. Whatever sport you do, where it is necessary or at least desirable (basketball, volleyball, hockey, figure skating, extreme sports), choose a model for yourself, taking into account only the following factors.
Step 2
Choose your knee pads for your size. This characteristic of knee pads has 4 variations, that is, 4 sizes. They are designated by numbers from 1 to 4. The first size or "one", being the smallest size, will suit you if your physique is slightly thin, but close to normal. If the “one” is not suitable for you, then choose size 2. If you have a rather large body build, buy knee pads for yourself in the third size. But the fourth, the largest, is suitable for tall and large basketball players. When choosing your size, pay attention to the fact that the sizes of knee pads from different manufacturers will not always match each other, especially when it comes to Chinese manufacturers.
Step 3
Pay also attention to the quality of the materials from which the knee pads are made. For long-term and regular use, choose a model that is more expensive and of higher quality. To do this, purchase knee pads from a well-known and reputable manufacturer.
Step 4
When trying on knee pads, make sure they fit snugly against the knee joint. If that's okay, let the knee pad rest on your knee for 1-2 minutes. After this time, you should almost stop feeling it on your leg. If this does not happen, but on the contrary, you begin to feel discomfort, then start trying on another pair of knee pads. This pair is not bad, it’s just too small for you.
