Are running belt knee pads useful?

In daily life, people do not wear special knee pads when running, but in some competitions seen on TV, it is very common to see athletes wearing knee pads, which mainly play the role of keeping warm and protecting the paint from injuries. Whether ordinary people wear knee pads when exercising actually depends on the individual's exercise intensity and season, as well as personal feelings. If wearing knee pads can make you more comfortable after exercise, it is recommended to wear them.

The first function of knee pads is to have thermal insulation properties, which can reduce or prevent the onset of arthritis. Especially for arthritis patients or the elderly, wearing knee pads when going out for sports in winter can effectively protect the knees and prevent arthritis. Long-term wearing can prevent and treat rheumatism.

The second function of knee pads is to prevent knee injuries during sports. Especially for competitive sports, such as basketball, players need to wear knee pads. Since exercise is inseparable from the rotation and impact of joints, it is easy to cause damage to the knee joints. Knee pads fit the knees well and can better adjust the range of knee movement during exercise, reduce the impact force, and avoid injuries during exercise.

But that doesn’t mean there are no disadvantages to wearing knee pads. Wearing knee braces to participate in sports may lead to fewer and fewer quadriceps muscles. This is because part of the force that should be supported by the thighs when running is replaced by the knee braces, so the quadriceps muscles cannot be fully exercised.

To sum up, whether to wear knee pads when running can be decided based on the comfort of the knee joint after exercise. If you feel uncomfortable after exercise, it is best not to wear it. If you have knee pain after running, the first thing you need to do is to understand whether your running posture is correct. The forefoot landing has a cushioning effect, which can protect the knees from the impact of the reaction force of the bottom.

In addition, whether to wear knee braces is also determined by age characteristics and the condition of the joints themselves. If you already have arthritis, or if the joints of the elderly are severely worn. Wearing it can play a protective role. Generally speaking, it is best not to wear it. If it is more comfortable to wear than not wearing it, you can choose to wear it.

Finally, whether to wear knee pads depends on the amount of exercise and the weather. The joints are stiffer in winter, so you should do sufficient warm-up exercises before exercising. Wearing knee pads also has a certain protective effect. If you run a lot, the corresponding joints will also be severely worn, so you can consider wearing knee pads.