Tennis can cause a great deal of stress on the lower joints, especially when playing on a hard court, as the impact on the lower joints is increased. The sport itself also involves a great deal of pivoting at speed, which can have an impact on the knee and ankle joints, with overuse and fatigue two of the main causes of injuries sustained.
Unfortunately there is no easy answer to which is the best knee support for an injury sustained in tennis as it depends on the injury sustained as to the type of treatment you should consider and the type of brace most suited for said injury. This article will focus on some of the more common knee injuries sustained on the court and type of brace you may consider as part of your overall treatment programme.
It is worth noting that following any injury you should adopt the RICE principles in that of rest, ice, compression and elevation. This approach can limit the risk of further damage being caused and give you the best possible chance of a speedy recovery. Should the condition fail to show signs of improvement following a few days of rest then you should seek a professional diagnosis.
This is one of the more common knee injuries sustained, typically as a result of overuse where the ligaments within the knee joint become stretched following extended periods of activity which results in inflammation and stiffness of the joint. The condition itself is largely self-limiting and you should expect to see signs of improvement following a few days of rest, using ice to manage any inflammation experienced.
The injury can also occur as a result of a slip or trip, with the joint moving in an unnatural direction resulting in unnatural pressures on the ligaments and causing them to stretch and become inflamed. In Wimbledon last year we saw a number of slips from players on the court with knee injuries being one of the main causes of withdrawals from the tournament.
In considering the best knee support you need something which is able to offer compression to help manage any inflammation you may experience. The compression offered can allow you to remain mobile for longer and is designed to be worn when active, such as the BioSkin Standard Knee Support which is manufactured from a compressive yet breathable material. It is also available in a strapped version to offer a more bespoke fit.
Ligament Damage
Ligament damage is one of the more severe knee injuries a player can sustain, with the ACL being the most widely recognised of ligament injuries and prevalent amongst those in extreme and high impact sports from snowboarding to football to tennis. The ligaments within a joint are responsible for its overall stabilisation, allowing an individual to walk, run, jump, which are essential in high impact sports. Any damage to the ACL can affect your ability to remain mobile and ultimately compete at the highest level.
Damage to the ACL is typically as a result of bad fall or twist, where the joint twists beyond its normal range of motion resulting in a tear or even rupture of the ligament and more serious than a simple strain or strain. Surgery is often required to remedy the issue, though it is possible to continue being ACL deficient, with a graft of the groin or hamstring being used to replace the damaged ligament.
The type of knee support you choose is dependent on the severity of the ligament injury and the damage sustained, but you can brace both before and after surgery to aid your overall recovery. Where there is instability in the joint following minor knee injuries then you should opt for a hinged knee support which is designed to offer compression as well as addition support for the affected joint so that you are able to remain active for longer.
When partaking in extreme sports you may consider a rigid knee support such as the CTi, manufactured from carbon fibre to offer maximum protection against impact damage and protecting the knee joint from subsequent injury. The brace essentially prevents the knee joint from moving beyond its natural range of motion without inhibiting it.
If you are unsure as to the type of knee support you require then you should seek a professional diagnosis where a physiotherapist or clinician will be able to advise on the most appropriate product for your condition.
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