WHY SHOULD YOU WEAR A BASKETBALL KNEE SLEEVE?

High-impacting movements such as layup shots and knee-breaker dribbles in basketball make knees highly prone to injury. Wearing a Bauerfeind knee brace, such as the Sports Knee Support, will help prevent and treat basketball knee injuries.

The braces and supports provide enhanced stability for the knee and improve circulation, reducing the risk of injury. The medical-grade compression in Bauerfeind's Knee braces improves blood flow and depletes lactic acid, aiding in a speedy recovery after a workout.

 

SYDNEY KINGS WEAR BAUERFEIND

Here are Luke Kendall and Kuany Kuany from Sydney Kings gearing up with our official performance knee sleeves for their semifinal basketball match with Melbourne UTD. 

Since basketball has one of the highest rates of knee and ankle injuries, people who play basketball should consider investing in good knee sleeves to prevent injuries that can keep them on the sidelines for months. Knee injuries, such as patellofemoral inflammation and pain, have led to the highest number of missed games for NBA players and elite athletes. 

      Best Knee Sleeves for playing Basketball

      Knee support having a colour combination of blue and gray, is wore on a right knee. With the logo of Bauerfeind that is consider as one of their best basketball knee sleeves which is named as GenuTrain Knee Brace.

      GenuTrain Knee Brace

      An award-winning knee brace that provides targeted support for pain relief and stabilisation of the knee while playing basketball. 

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      If your knee is weak, swollen, or painful, or if you are recovering from a basketball injury, the Bauerfeind GenuTrain knee brace will provide relief and stability.

      • Integrated donning aid allows you to easily put on the knee brace
      • Three-dimensional active knit for an ideal fit and optimal neuromuscular joint stabilisation
      • Omega pad improves neuromuscular joint stabilisation
      • Meniscus wings to help relieve knee meniscus pain 
      • Hoffa pads provide pressure relief during high-impact movements.
      • Moisture-wicking fabric for comfort during a sweaty game.


      Knee support having a colour combination of blue and gray, is wore on a right knee. With the logo of Bauerfeind that is consider as one of their best basketball knee sleeves which is named as GenuTrain P3 Knee Brace.

      GenuTrain P3 Knee Brace

      An advanced knee brace for pain and misalignment of the kneecap, often caused by basketball injuries. 

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      The GenuTrain P3 is ideal for pain caused by misalignment of the kneecap (patellar lateralisation), femoropatellar pain syndrome (anterior knee pain), ACL and MCL injury or pain associated with patellar tip syndrome which are common injuries while playing basketball. 

      • Muscle-relaxing pad: This pad reduces sideways pulling of the kneecap, further reducing pain and relaxing the muscles with soothing massage.
      • Corrective guide – Stops your kneecap from drifting outward to relieve discomfort and help healing without loss of mobility.
      • Patella cover and Ring-shaped soft pad – Surrounds the kneecap to centre it for stability.


      Knee support having a colour combination of blue and gray, is wore on a right knee. With the logo of Bauerfeind that is consider as one of their best basketball knee sleeves which is named as GenuTrain A3 Knee Brace.

      GenuTrain A3 Knee Brace

      An active knee brace designed especially for active seniors who need support for complex, chronic arthritic knee pain.

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      If you suffer from osteoarthritis or degenerative knee pain, GenuTrain A3 knee brace can provide pain relief and targeted support for your knee joint during basketball games. 

      • 3D Airknit technology provides breathable, moisture-wicking comfort
      • Anatomically shaped for a secure fit and freedom of movement
      • Suitable for treating minor meniscal strains and micro-tears.

      "Fantastic knee brace! Worth every dollar. I had medial meniscus damage, requiring taping for exercise. Now I don’t need any tape, this brace does it all and more. Excellent, expect no less from a German-made product!" - Blake


      Knee support having a colour combination of blue and green, is wore on a right knee. With the logo of Bauerfeind that is consider as one of their best basketball knee sleeves which is named as Sports Knee Support.

      Sports Knee Support

      The Bauerfeind sports knee brace improves circulation and stimulates muscle regeneration around the knee.

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      Get effective protection against excessive strain during basketball with the Bauerfeind Sports Knee Support. The controlled compression improves the knee’s ability to maintain maximum movement stability when dribbling down the court.

      • Light and airy knitted fabric makes it highly comfortable to wear
      • Innovative pad for absorbing pressure peaks
      • Durable and easy to clean, machine- washable
      • Uses Bauerfeind's medical-grade compression technology, adapted for sporting use

      "Excellent product. After trying other knee supports on the market and being disappointed with the comfort of having the knee tendons massaged whilst exercising truly helped." - Jeremy N. 



      WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON KNEE INJURIES IN BASKETBALL?


      The most common knee injury in basketball is 'jumper's knee'. Basketball players are at high risk of jumper's knee due to jumping and lateral movements of the knee while running on a hard court. Other common knee injuries include:

      • ACL tears
      • PCL tears 
      • Meniscal tears
      • Knee ligament sprains

      A basketball knee sleeve like the Sports Knee Support or GenuTrain can aid in preventing common basketball knee injuries.