Studies have shown that just walking on flat ground, the knees are under 3-5 times higher than your weight. For overweight and obese elderly people, their knees will be overwhelmed.
Wearing knee pads is a simple and effective measure for the elderly to protect their knee joints, especially those with a body mass index higher than 24, that is, weight (kg divided by height in square meters 2). For example, an old man with a height of 1.55 meters and a weight of 65 kilograms has a body mass index of 27, which is obviously overweight. Such old people should wear knee braces.
The knee joint is where the upper and lower leg bones meet, with a meniscus in the middle and a patella in front. The patella is stretched by two bones and suspended in front of the intersection of the leg bones, it is very easy to slide.
In normal life, the patella of the elderly can still move normally in a small area because of not being affected by external forces and vigorous exercise. However, the patella of the elderly ages faster. Once the stress is not properly applied, the knee brace is a "strong weapon" that protects the patella of the elderly from sliding off the original part. If the knee joint has been injured, or a disease occurs, the use of knee pads can also reduce the bending of the knee and help the thighs and calves maintain a straight line, thereby protecting the knee joint from aggravating the condition.
In addition to protecting the knee joint, the knee brace also has a very good warming effect. For the elderly who are getting worse in physical fitness, they can not only protect against the cold, but also prevent the deterioration of the old cold legs. In addition, strengthening exercise and strengthening muscles are also important ways to maintain knee stability. In particular, rowing, cycling and other actions are very beneficial to protect the knee. In addition, when using knee pads, the best stability when worn in pants.
