Most athletes are no stranger to pain. It comes with the territory when you are pushing your body to perform, regardless of the sport involved. However, if you want to continue enjoying your favourite sport, there may be times when sports braces are necessary. The question often asked is whether you can or even should wear sports braces when you are training or competing. The answer is often yes. In fact, some athletes wear sports braces to reduce the chance of incurring an injury in the first place.
One of the things to keep in mind is that you need to listen to the advice of medical professionals related to your specific case. Not all sports braces are intended to be worn while playing, and you might also have a type of injury that will have you benched at least for a while so that you do not incur additional damage while you are healing. Another thing to think about is that, depending on the type of brace, you may have difficulty achieving your usual level of performance on the field. You might be okay to do some training and drills, but your coach might have something to say about you being part of a competition.
It is important to remember the long-term goal, which is to return to a healthy state so you can safely return to competition. If you rush back out there and do more damage because you didn’t go through the necessary rehabilitation, your competitive career could come to a grinding halt. Every case is different, so take the time to discuss your situation with your coach and medical professionals before making the decision about participating with sports braces.
At York Foot Orthotics and Bracing, we care about getting you back to normal and will utilize sports braces for a variety of situations. With nearly two decades of experience, our clinic will give you the support you need and the accurate information that will see you to the other side of your knee pain, shin pain, ankle pain, or foot pain. Reach out today to learn more.