So, let’s face it, knee pads aren’t the most obvious piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)! In many cases they are simply treated as a cure to dealing with existing knee pain. One of the reoccurring phrases we have heard most since the launch of Recoil Knee Pads is: "Great idea, but I don’t need knee pads. My knees are fine…" It’s a phrase we’ve become accustomed to. However, at the opposite end of the scale of, we have also become accustomed to this phrase: ‘Great idea! My knees are shot!’, to the more direct response of : "Great idea! My knee...

Despite the evidence that suggests knee injury and prolonged knee damage is most common in the trades industry, there are still a few things you can do in your working day to reduce your risk of developing a long term health condition. Here's a few we've identified: Stretch it out/Micro Breaks Injuries such as bursitis can result from repetitive movement of the knee or kneeling for long periods. Bursitis is the build-up of fluid over the knee joint and particularly affects people in certain jobs such as floor layers or tillers where constant kneeling is required. Regular ‘micro breaks’ of...