Hello, Can I use this for squats? My left knee seems to be giving me sharp pains whenever I do squats...
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Only used it for softball and golf It provides good stability however not sure how it will stand up to squats since different motion involved
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I have used it for softball and golf and feel its provides stability when playing these sports.Since I have not used it for squats not sure
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Hi, from my experience I use it for football and basketball. It will probably depend on how low you squat but it does give sime flexibilty
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Yeah.. it might feel a little tight behind the knee though.. but it might depend on how big your legs are... but you should have your knee examined if you are having sharp pains while squatting. You could have something torn and squats even with a brace might make it worse in the long run.
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Not really ... provides mainly lateral support. I know first hand, as I do squats in my fitness regimen. One negative, the support starts to rip apart near the 'pull-up' loops ... asked CS for support - got no reply ... this after a short usage time. Plus, the support is virtually impossible to remove if you are a heavy sweater; moisture binds the fabric to the skin making removal a challenge.
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I bought Turbo Jam a few years ago and had to return it within a couple of weeks. Loved the workout, but it really hurt my knees. Use it with knee problems at your own risk.
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This machine is sold in a what is called a half leg and that comes up to the knee which allows you then to bend the knee or sit while using it. You probably have already discovered that or found another one that does the split around the knee then skips knee to the thigh. But since many read these questions thought I'd mention it even though it's more than a year later.
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Can you please tell me if is recommendable to use it for working out (Squats, Dead lift etc...)
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Not certain about "Both Sides"............I assume at the same time????...................I don't think so unless it's a Child's knee, especially if you "Fill" it with Ice. One may have better results to Two Smaller ones............but there again, you get into "QUALITY" with the smaller ones. Great question, tho. Good luck.........and Happy New Year !!!!!!..........all year long.
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No. It is good for a short while. I used it for a few weeks and started having terrible knee pain. I haven't used it much since. :(
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your legs need to be pretty much straight. There are 3 zones so if created a plug for the upper zone or zones you could potentially bend at the knee but it would take some modification.
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Actually, I'd watch the stretches a bit. The runner stretch might be a bit much and be careful with the squats at first until you get your strength up. Otherwise, like the others said, it can be modified. Don't do something that hurts.
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For squatting they're certainly usable but they're not top of the line. If you really want to invest good money into saving your knees from years of squats, I would highly recommend going the extra mile with some Rehband knee sleeves or SBD knee sleeves. However, those sleeves are only for squatting and leg lifting weight exercises and might only be worth it if you squat frequently and with heavy weights. As for sleeping, you shouldn't be wearing these or any other sleeves when sleeping, I would suggest simply letting your knee air out during and relax during sleep but if you have a knee injury that really does hurt a wrap of some sort would most likely be better for compression. Hope this helps.
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K Davis is asking how to replace the Pilates toe bar with a squat PLATFORM instead. I too am looking for this answer as an option for those who want a full platform, not just a "bar"...Hope someone else knows since some of us need support for doing squats and THAT requires a solid PLATFORM, not some "TOE bar".. I am considering making a platform out of plywood with padding and simply placing it up against the useless Pilates toe bar?
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I think they do make a pad that slips over the knee area, but if you or someone you know are a little crafty, you could get some seat cusion batting in the craft dept. at Wmrt and make one. Or you could tie a thick towel onto the knee area and try that, it won't look the prettiest but might relieve some of the discomfort. My knee bothered me at first, but now not so much. If you are on it for an extended time, it will get a little uncomfortable. Hope this helps.
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i didn't try on the knees. best to buy tens machine and i bought one from www.otcwholesaler.com for my mom. i showed it to the physio and she said it's a good machine. U will need to set the pulse rate and width and the mode. hope this help. My mom told me it relieved her knee pain.
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It stabilizes lateral movement of the knee, which occurs when I walk on uneven surfaces or shifts weight from one leg to the other. If you are overweight, it will not eliminate the knee pain from excess weight on the knee. My doctor tells me to lose some weight.
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This product is not hard on your knees, but with that said I do not have knee issues. My husband does and he likes it because it is not hard on his knees. I use the treadmill and others - and am on the upper weight as well. I would always advise checking with your doctor before using this ------ I am not a doctor and as I said, have never had any knee issues in my life.
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Not really,Well,You can do squats on this pushing your own weight,However you can't add any weight's to it unless you were to hold something like a weight! However it does have resistance cables and that can give you a little more resistance when they are connected!
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I haven't found any issues with the knees. I do the work out barefoot on a yoga mat. The alternative exercise option is great and is easy to switch too if any discomfort is felt when doing any of the exercises.
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It would depend on the severity of damaged cartilage. My husband and I use it and it works really well. I have knee pain on the left side and I used it daily for a time and now do not have to use it daily. My husband uses it on several of his joints and it works. It is very good for inflammation of the joints but not a cure all. If you are unsure I would suggest that you ask a medical person. We like and are still using it.