Using Knee Sleeves to gain their benefits

[Hizomi]

Hi,

i wanted to ask you guys if it makes sense to use knee sleeves. I've seen it with basketball and volleyball players, that some of them using knee sleeves to prevent injuries, enhance performance and recover quicker. Could table tennis player also benefit from them?

 

[TensorBackhand]

Hi,

i wanted to ask you guys if it makes sense to use knee sleeves. I've seen it with basketball and volleyball players, that some of them using knee sleeves to prevent injuries, enhance performance and recover quicker. Could table tennis player also benefit from them?

I use knee sleeves. It probably provides a bit of extra stability

 

[Sherpa]

Definitely will not prevent knee injuries, but can give some people psychological support.

 

[Tyce]

I thought for basketball and volleyball it was also a bit of a kneepad because they tend to fall during the game.

 

[Haraold]

I reccomend them cause they ar e really good but expensive,i use the arm sleeves.
Knee Bandages
Orthesen

 

[Aizen]

Proper warm up and stretch-relax afterwards would be better for a healthy person.
without physiotherapist recommendation, they should not be used IMO.

 

[lodro]

Don't know about the sleeves, they feel awkward and like to slip but i do use the bands. They do give a bit of support.

 

[Way Zooted]

I have had ACL reconstruction & meniscus repair (2001) and a couple followup surgeries... I religiously use an open patella sleeve.

It does not provide any support or give any performance advantage. What is does do, is help with any minor inflammation issues... In 2018 I reinjured the repaired knee and had to take a couple months off from TT. When I came back the sleeve was helpful in moderating the inflammation.

The other advantage is the that the sleeve is a constant reminder to stay low to the table and knees bent. You are much less likely to injury the knee when it is in some degree of flexion and not extension.

*edit: I should also add that an open patella sleeve may aid in minor patella tracking issues.

 

[Hizomi]

Thank you all for your fast and polite replies

 

[Colestt]

I also use them when I know I'll be playing a lot. As one poster said, to avoid inflammation

 

[Gtsnake]

IMO I don't think it's a good idea unless you have an injury. It's like using a leg crutch if you don't have a broken leg. Your body will atrophy since it's not being stressed so it doesn't need to strengthen that area. I have knee problems but I only use the brace if I haven't been doing regular workouts that strengthens the knee. Otherwise i try not to use it so my body can support on it's own.