Neoprene supports are a necessity for any serious or enthusiastic amateur sportsperson. It is a common fallacy that the only use for such supports are when an injury has occurred and the athlete is in the recovery period, although this is the most common use the supports are also a great aid in preventing injury and support for long term injury sufferers.
The supports offer support, protection, warming and enhance recovery and performance. The closed neoprene rubber is what provides the warmth and support and it is this that encourages recovery and also helps prevent injuries in high impact sports. Supports can be manufactured out of other materials but in our experience we believe that neoprene is the most effective aid especially for the recovery process.
The fact supports can be bought for any joint or medically proven problem areas such as the lower back mean they are available for use in almost all sports. The most common use for the supports is for rugby and football where there are large numbers of high impact incidents that put strain on certain areas of the body especially joints such as ankles and knees. The supports such as the back and wrist supports though would be great for any racket sport players such as badminton or tennis and also sports such as hockey.
Protection - In addition to cushioning the effects of minor bumps and knocks, the warming of the joints by the neoprene promotes greater flexibility in muscles, tendons and ligaments reducing the risk of new or recurring injuries.
Recovery - Neoprene effectively retains body heat, warming the area of use to improve blood circulation and aid the body's natural healing process.
Support - Neoprene gives firm support along with comfort and improved manoeuvrability.
The supports can be worn either on an everyday basis to aid recovery and avoid any further strain being put on a weakened area or they can be used whenever the athlete is training or in a competitive environment for extra protection.
In all cases the user should note the warnings on the reverse of the packaging. Users should also avoid cheap alternatives to the high quality neoprene supports. Neoprene supports are affordable and do offer a much greater protection than that of other cheaper alternatives that use materials that do not provide the same levels of support and protection.
Please note also that all athletes in any sport should allow injuries to fully heal before they compete in a competitive environment. Neoprene supports are not intended to be used to mask injuries they are intended to be used as an aid to recover, protect and support!
There are many brands of supports with varying levels of effectiveness and comfort. As with any sporting product make sure you pick the one for your individual needs. The team at Marchsports will always be willing to help with any queries.
Article by Craig Collins part of the March Sports of Southampton team. Dedicated sports retailer with over 20 year’s experience. Looking to help you enhance your sporting achievements and increase your enjoyment of sport in a safe manner.
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