1. Let's talk about the role of knee pads first. The first function of kneepads is to keep warm and relieve or prevent arthritis. Especially for arthritis patients or the elderly, going out to exercise in winter and wearing knee pads can effectively protect knees and prevent arthritis, and wearing them for a long time can prevent rheumatism.
2. The second function of kneepads is to prevent knee injury during exercise. In particular, highly antagonistic sports, such as basketball, should be mobilized, especially wearing knee pads. Because exercise is inseparable from the rotation and impact of joints, it is easy to damage the knee joint. The kneepad can adjust the range of motion of the knee during exercise, reduce the resistance impulse and avoid injury during exercise.
3. But it doesn't mean that there are no shortcomings when wearing knee pads. Wearing knee pads to participate in sports may lead to less and less quadriceps femoris, because part of the strength that should be supported by thighs during running is replaced by knee pads, and quadriceps femoris cannot be fully exercised.
4. To sum up, whether to wear knee pads during running can be decided according to the comfort of knee joint after exercise. If there is nothing uncomfortable after exercise, you'd better not wear it. If your knee hurts after running, you should first know whether your running posture is correct. The forefoot has a cushioning effect and can protect the knee from the impact of the reaction force from the bottom.
5. In addition, whether to wear knee pads depends on the age characteristics and the condition of the joints themselves. If you already have arthritis, or the joints of the elderly are seriously worn. Wear it to protect yourself. Generally speaking, it is best not to wear it. If it is more comfortable than not wearing it, you can choose to wear it.
Finally, whether to wear knee pads depends on the amount of exercise and the weather. In winter, joints are stiff, so you should be fully prepared before exercise, and wearing knee pads also has a certain protective effect. If you run too much and the corresponding joints are seriously worn, you can consider wearing knee pads.