I'm a swimmer with a knee problem, is there such thing as a waterproof knee brace and where can I get one?

Question

As I said before, I swim. I also have a horrible knee problem. I have to wear a ace bandage around my knee to school. The other day, I went to swim practice and I had to do the breaststroke kick. My knee hurt so bad that my coach just told me to pull. I asked my coach if there was such thing as a waterproof knee brace and he said yes. But when I asked my dad he said that he doesn't think there is. Also I have to keep swimming because I'm not very good on land and because of swimming I have gotten out of PE in school, so I have to keep swimming for those that will say pick up a different sport. So is there one? I really hope there is

Answer 1

www.thebackcarewarehouse.co.uk seems to have neoprene braces and others that look like they may be more robust. Swimming has helped my knee and back problems so much so good luck!

Answer 2

probably but i don't know where to get 1,sorry

Answer 3

I know a bunch of swimmers with knee problems, and they just don't do breaststroke to avoid putting stress on it. I'd talk to your coach about that, because even with a brace, breaststroke is pretty tough on knees. I know that there are such things as waterproof leg braces (one of our divers had to wear one last year) but I don't know where you can get one- try asking your doctor.

Answer 4

Hi,

I came across this similar thread that might help:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

"I have knee problems. Its called chondromalacia. Im also a competitive swimmer. I have a neoprene(sp?) knee brace given to me by my orthopedist. I wear it basically all day long. But when I go to swim practice my knee is constantly hurting. Can I wear my knee brace in the water? If not where can I buy a waterproof knee brace?"

Good luck!

Answer 5

Yes there is. Here is one choice:

http://www.jointhealing.com/pages/produc...

(It's listed under ACL Injury)

DonJoy makes great braces, I own two ( =

You could also ask your ortho to recommend one.

Good luck!!!