Topic: Knee pads (Read 3232 times)

TangoWhiskey · « **on:** October 23, 2014, 08:55:13 AM »

Morning gents.

I once read that Stuart Broad has knee pads that he wears under his whites whilst fielding to protect his fragile knees. As a fellow jelly knee-er, I am very interested as to what he uses. I've been injured for the past 4 months as a result of landing on my knee and I'm sure if I had some kind of protection I would have been ok. Does anyone know what he uses?

Cheers

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2014, 09:08:19 AM »

I'm also interested in this, my knee is bad anyway but I injured it right at hte end of the season and still haven't recovered

Might have to stop diving etc and wear protection, small price to pay to keep playing

Nmcgee · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2014, 09:37:08 AM »

How about volleyball type knee pads?

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2014, 04:23:40 PM »

Having injured my knee in the delivery stride i am thinking of to trying these for fielding Enduro Knee Pads slip on lightweight with knee padding outer panel for durability silicone gripper inside to prevent pads slipping.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2014, 04:40:01 PM »

I was using a neoprene one last year which held me together well enough!

felix · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:08:14 PM »

I've had dodgy knees for decades and got through a whole load of neoprene supports, some much better than others. Got my current ones from amazon (the 1st hit you get if you search for "LP 706" on the site), very reasonably priced, offer decent compression and enough protection if you're diving around. Large were perfect for me (6'2" average build). You could do much worse.

Ams4287 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:16:02 PM »

I have a small acl tear in my right knee so wear a industrial strength shock doctor brace

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:26:40 PM »

Quote from: Ams4287 on October 23, 2014, 07:16:02 PM

I have a small acl tear in my right knee so wear a industrial strength shock doctor brace

why dont you have an op?

Ams4287 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:42:41 PM »

Did it playing football when I was 26 and after keyhole the specialist told me as it's a small tear they'd operate if it went on me (I'm now 35). That said had my left Achilles done 3 years ago.

I wear the brace to prevent twisting, jaring etc. Still bowl 130-200 overs a season (I only play Saturdays with the odd Sunday).

sloggerroz · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2014, 08:22:27 PM »

Due to getting on a bit and some wear and tear issues with my right knee cap i use Mcdavid knee pads which i find give a good combination of support and cushining. Got them from DW sports and were about �12 ish . I think there suppose to be for kick boxing??

TangoWhiskey · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2014, 12:02:18 PM »

Just to be clear, I'm looking for a knee pad to protect against impact such as when I'm diving and sliding whilst fielding. Not a knee support as most are suggesting.

The Palmist · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2014, 01:24:13 PM »

Quote from: TangoWhiskey on October 24, 2014, 12:02:18 PM

Just to be clear, I'm looking for a knee pad to protect against impact such as when I'm diving and sliding whilst fielding. Not a knee support as most are suggesting.

Here's the problem, any such pad may offer protection but will cause you more damage in terms of restricting your knee movements. Knee damages are long [forever] lasting so be very careful about what you use. Why not work on the technique instead?
You can also try trousers with some thick material or little bit of padding around knee area, it may help.

Think long term mate and avoid diving unless you really have to. I will be super wary of using anything tied to the knees, even the neoprene stuff.

May be someone with more experience can shed a bit more light.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2014, 01:26:04 PM »

Quote from: TangoWhiskey on October 24, 2014, 12:02:18 PM

Just to be clear, I'm looking for a knee pad to protect against impact such as when I'm diving and sliding whilst fielding. Not a knee support as most are suggesting.

Same here, I was just about to say the same. It's protecting from impacts, not helping already injured knees.

Technique doesn't save the knees unfortunately, just not diving will

The Palmist · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2014, 01:33:19 PM »

Quote from: ProCricketer1982 on October 24, 2014, 01:26:04 PM

Technique doesn't save the knees unfortunately, just not diving will

valid point mate, think!!!! not diving may well add a few more years. It is time to accept that not everyone will be able to do everything. Time to listen to your body fellas.

TangoWhiskey · « **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2014, 02:36:16 PM »

Quote from: The Palmist on October 24, 2014, 01:33:19 PM

valid point mate, think!!!! not diving may well add a few more years. It is time to accept that not everyone will be able to do everything. Time to listen to your body fellas.

I do avoid diving if at all possible but I'm hardly going to pull out of a catch when I'm sprinting full whack because I'll be thinking about the catch, not my knees. The pads will help in those situations.

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