Summer Activity Guide: Support Your Joints and Body

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As a professional or recreational athlete, supporting your joints allows you to make the most of the summer season. Whether you’re meeting friends for a pickleball match, running long distances, or participating in preseason college football training, finding the right sports brace can make a key difference. Here’s an overview of some common summer sports you might enjoy this season and how you can support your joints along the way.

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Recreational Summer Activities and How They Impact Your Body

However you like to stay active during the summertime, additional support can help you keep going all season long. Here are some tips for the following sports to help keep you in the game.

 Pickleball
While pickleball is a relatively low-impact sport, it can still lead to injuries. Ankle sprains can happen when moving laterally to hit the ball, and knee injuries can occur from overuse or twisting and pivoting motions. Wearing a high-quality knee or ankle brace can provide additional support during your next pickleball match.

 Ultimate Frisbee
A game of ultimate frisbee involves lots of running. You’ll likely cover the entire length of the field several times over. It’s an excellent full-body workout with interval and agility training. With the pivoting, sprinting, and jumping that ultimate frisbee requires, warming up and providing additional support for your ankles and knees. Consider wearing knee compression sleeves if you want to keep your body in top shape to be there for your team when they need you most.

 Running
Long-distance running is a beloved, feel-good cardio exercise that strengthens your muscles and helps optimize your respiratory health. However, running can be tough on your knees and ankles, resulting in common running injuries such as runner’s knee, shin splints, and more. Effective ankle and knee running support can help reduce your risk of injury on the trail or at the track—wherever you choose to run.

 Swimming
Swimming is a low-impact cardio exercise that burns nearly as many calories as running, with less impact on your bones and joints. Incorporating a variety of strokes as you swim, such as breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly, can target different muscle groups as you move through the water. While swimming is a low-impact activity, it’s important to note that injuries can still occur in the water. Two of the most common swimming injuries include swimmer’s shoulder and swimmer’s knee, which typically result from improper stroke technique. However, you can find braces specifically designed for swimming. If you could use a bit of extra support, talk to a medical professional to see if they have any recommendations.

 Wearing Sports Braces for Summer Support

No matter which sport you prefer, several types of braces can offer the mild, moderate, or maximum summer support you may need on or off the field or court.

Here are a few types of sleeves, wraps, and braces to consider:

  • Knee Braces
    • Knee compression sleeves
    • Knee wraps
    • Hinge and Trizone braces
  • Ankle Braces
    • Ankle sleeves
    • Wraparound braces
    • Lace-up braces
  • Arm Braces
    • Compression arm sleeves
    • Elbow bands, sleeves, or pads
    • Performance elbow braces
  • Back Braces
    • Compression wraps
    • Lumbar-belt braces and posture support braces
    • Performance back braces

For everyone from pro athletes to weekend warriors, it’s important to adequately support your joints during the summer, whether you’re out on the pickleball court, preparing for a triathlon, or trying out ultimate frisbee for the first time. Wearing high-quality knee, ankle, arm, and back braces with targeted support can help you reach peak performance.

 About DonJoy®

 Top athletes, team trainers, and fitness enthusiasts of all kinds turn to DonJoy® for high-quality sports bracing options they can trust. For support during practices, games, training sessions, and workouts, DonJoy designs and develops a versatile selection of medically recommended arm, shoulder, elbow, knee, back, and leg braces. Whether you’re training for an upcoming race, upgrading your support strategy mid-season, or preparing for preseason football camp, you need bracing options that offer optimal weight distribution and stability. As a brand founded by a professional football player, DonJoy knows how to keep you in the game. They see where athletes need the most support and deliver comfortable, effective, and targeted solutions. With products designed to help protect, maintain, and rehabilitate your body, you can strive for peak performance.

 Find targeted support for summer recreational activities at https://www.donjoystore.com/

Location: 5919 Sea Otter Pl Ste 200, Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

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