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  • What is the Purpose of a Knee Compression Sleeve?

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  • Staying healthy is important. 

    A few years ago, it seemed that only professional athletes had access to compression sleeves. But now, anyone can use a compression sleeve—no matter what age.

    There are many conditions for which using a compression sleeve can help relieve discomfort. Let's take a look at some.


    What does a knee compression sleeve do?



    So what exactly are they? 

    Knee compression sleeves are tight sleeves that go over the knee and apply pressure. The goal is to reduce swelling by improving blood flow in the compressed area. Furthermore, they can reduce pain and swelling and speed up recovery.

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    TKWC Knee Compression Sleeve


    What is the purpose of a knee compression sleeve?



    The purpose of a knee compression sleeve is to provide relief for people with knee pain.

    These sleeves are often used as an adjunct to physical therapy after knee surgery. They can be worn during all normal activities such as running, gym workouts, or biking. 



    Further Reading:  What is a Knee Compression Sleeve? (5 Things to Know)


    Compression sleeves don't treat injuries directly. Rather, they can be used as part of your overall treatment plan. They do provide support for an injured area, but they aren't meant to be worn constantly longterm—you must monitor how you feel when wearing one to determine if it's helping at all.

    You must consult a specialist to treat the underlying condition if you have undiagnosed pain.



    Do I need a knee compression sleeve?



    The real story behind these devices is about their ability to increase injury prevention and aid in quicker recovery—they're not going to heal an existing injury miraculously, but they can jumpstart healing from one. 

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    woman stretching outdoors


    The results vary from person to person depending on how often they're worn. Still, the overall consensus from most customer reviews indicates that these sleeves are pretty effective at relieving knee pain if used regularly. 

    They're also pretty comfortable; not all compression garments are created equal when it comes to build quality. The one we recommend at Rent a Knee Walker is the 
    TKWC Knee Compression Sleeve.

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    Conditions compression sleeves are used for:




    • • achy knees
    • • stiff knees after standing/bending
    • • arthritis
    • • swelling
    • • weakness on knee
    • • sore knees from exercising
    • • runners knee
    • • knee bursitis
    • • knee sprain
    • • sports injuries



    When can you use compression sleeves them?



    Knee compression sleeves can be worn during any activity that requires some physical exertion. When using a quality compression sleeve, they can be comfortable and stay in place when hot outside. 

    Here some activities users have found compression sleeves helpful:


    • • doing housework
    • • hiking
    • • running
    • • golfing
    • • gym
    • • outdoor walks
    • • frequent traveling
    • • playing tennis
    • • riding your bicycle
    • • riding stationary bikes




    Closing thoughts



    Exercising is essential for our health, and our knee pain does not need to get in the way of our active lifestyle.

    Perhaps the most impressive part of
     knee compression sleeves is how quickly and effectively they can work. That is why so many people are wearing them to lessen their knee discomfort.

    Most importantly, remember that despite the many benefits of compression sleeves, they will not cure the underlying condition. 

    If you have chronic knee pain that hasn't been diagnosed, talk to your doctor and treat the root of the problem as soon as possible.

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