Buying: Sports Supports Support to keep you supple
We look at a selection of the products available on the market to offer support where you need it most.
McDavid
Lightweight Shoulder Support
McDavid says shoulder injuries come in all forms and from a variety of situations. The lightweight shoulder support can help alleviate pain caused by pulls and strains around the
shoulder. Straps help maintain compression at
the joint whilst also ensuring support stability. This particular model is able to fit either left or right shoulder.
RRP: £39.99
www.mcdavid.eu
Shock Doctor Women’s Hockey Jill Long with Pelvic Protector
This garment offers full leg length coverage for cold weather protection down to the ankle, X-Fit for extra external support and a low- rise cut, designed specifically for female athletes with a ventilated inside cup pocket and comfort fit waistband. The pelvic protector is designed with dual-density composite foam for low- profile protection.
RRP: Contact distributor
www.hy-pro.co.uk
Precision Training Ankle Support with Straps
Precision Training says neoprene supports are renowned for their benefit in the rehabilitation process but often undersold in the injury prevention market and this is a particularly useful aspect of
their function and design. This ankle support is designed to promote healing and relieve pain and discomfort.
RRP: £9.99
www.precisiontraining.uk.com
Neo G Kids’ Wrist and Thumb Support
This heat therapy device is specifically designed for the younger wearer for variable support around the wrist and thumb. The adjustable strap encourages the correct alignment of the carpal and thumb joints and helps reduce inflammation, useful in
the management of juvenile carpal tunnel syndrome. It is claimed wearing the support alleviates pain caused by joint, muscle and tendon overuse at the wrist and thumb.
RRP: £10.99
www.neo-g.co.uk 16
www.sgb-sports.com
Mueller
Shock Doctor
Hg80 Hinged Knee Brace
This lightweight knee brace features a unique strapping system and uses medial and lateral triaxial hinges to provide maximum support and protection to the knee joint. The hourglass design and anti- slip inner grip strips that hold the brace in place allow for near normal knee movement. The brace also
features exclusive moisture wicking HydraCinn fabric and an antimicrobial lining that protects against the buildup of odour causing bacteria.
SRP: £79.99
www.1000mile.co.uk
Dual strap adjustment with lumbar pad and stability inserts provide
support for the back. An easy-to- wrap Velcro
strap closure provides a wide range of fit and a no- slip silicone gripper pattern reduces unwanted support movement. N-Tex airflow vented neoprene provides moisture wicking compression for therapeutic warmth and healing.
RRP: Around £30
www.hy-pro.co.uk
Deluxe Back Support
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