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News Release from: Dickies (UK) | Subject: Flexible cushioned kneepads
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 July 2005
Preventing workers painful knee joints
Dickies (UK) fit kneepad pouches that take flexible cushioned kneepads in several of their workwear garments.
During their working lives roofers and floor layers must spend thousands of hours working on their knees This unavoidable practice is not only uncomfortable but can be extremely painful, particularly when a small piece of debris is accidentally knelt upon
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 25 May 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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But a more serious and long-term injury can result from long hours working on the knees.
Prepatellar bursitis is more commonly known as housemaid's knee.
But despite its comical sounding name this complaint can be very painful.
Every moving joint in the body is lubricated by synovial fluid.
This fluid is produced in small sacs (bursae) that surround the joint.
Problems arise when the bursa becomes inflamed which restricts movement.
Other symptoms include the swelling of the knee joint, tenderness and pain.
Friction between the knee and hard surfaces is a common cause of Prepatellar bursitis.
So it's advisable to protect the knee joints when work involves long periods kneeling.
Dickies (UK) fit kneepad pouches that take flexible cushioned kneepads in several of their workwear garments.
Two styles of coverall from the Redhawk range are fitted with kneepad pouches enhancing these hardwearing Poly/cotton garments that also feature numerous pockets, a tab for a mobile phone holster and either side elastication or full back elastication for comfort.
From the popular Grafters range the coverall, Grafters trousers and nail pocket trousers all have kneepad pouches as part of their design.
This additional feature compliments extremely durable work garments made from an ultra-tough Poly/cotton fabric: functional, hardwearing workwear with kneepad protection.
The Redhawk Action Trousers (ladies and men's) and Dickies Combat Trousers also have this simple but effective feature, to help to prevent painful knee joints.
Dickies flexible cushioned kneepads can be quickly and easily inserted and worn comfortably throughout the day, avoiding the necessity of removing them every time the task involving kneeling is completed.
Medical experts advise that the best way to avoid Prepatellar bursitis is to refrain from kneeling for long periods, almost impossible for roofers and floor layers, or to use protective cushions.
Dickies workwear featuring kneepad pouches and their cushioned kneepads are a practical, effective and inexpensive way of achieving the latter.
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