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PinesAndProjectiles

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    #1
    Not sure where to put this.

    Yesterday I woke up with a swolen knee.

    The pain was horrible so I went in to the local urgent care. The PA assumed Bursitis and sent me to the ER.

    Went to the ER and the doc confirmed the PA's thoughts of Bursitis.

    The doc also asked what I do for work, which I'm a maintenance guy and spent most of Friday on my knees, which can cause the inflammation and swelling that comes with Bursitis. Also said he typically sees this in framers and plumbers who spend a lot of time on their knees.

    That said, I'm looking for knee pad recommendations.

    I typically work on concrete floors doing stationary work. Not much moving around involved.

    I looked up a few reviews and found there are some good ones, but would like some first hand experience.

    Any input would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    #2
    I use one like this these days, but still going to get at least one knee replaced in the very near future.....

    Knee Pad Extra Thick | Memory Foam Garden Kneeling Pad Tote | Bath Kneeler for Baby Bath | FREE Bamboo Working Glove | Knee Pads for Work Woman and Men | Yoga Mat Kneeling Pads Construction Exercise - - Amazon.com

    Knee Pad Extra Thick | Memory Foam Garden Kneeling Pad Tote | Bath Kneeler for Baby Bath | FREE Bamboo Working Glove | Knee Pads for Work Woman and Men | Yoga Mat Kneeling Pads Construction Exercise - - Amazon.com
    www.amazon.com
     
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    #3
    barneybdb said:
    I use one like this these days, but still going to get at least one knee replaced in the very near future.....

    Knee Pad Extra Thick | Memory Foam Garden Kneeling Pad Tote | Bath Kneeler for Baby Bath | FREE Bamboo Working Glove | Knee Pads for Work Woman and Men | Yoga Mat Kneeling Pads Construction Exercise - - Amazon.com

    Knee Pad Extra Thick | Memory Foam Garden Kneeling Pad Tote | Bath Kneeler for Baby Bath | FREE Bamboo Working Glove | Knee Pads for Work Woman and Men | Yoga Mat Kneeling Pads Construction Exercise - - Amazon.com
    www.amazon.com
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    I never thought of something like that. Thanks Barney.
     
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    #6
    if your not up and down all over get a super thick garden pad like suggested
    i used to wear knee pads but never found ones that wouldnt chew up the back of my legs
     
    #8
    I tile a bunch of floors, so I am not able to use the stationary pads (but I do have one). I agree with the wearable knee pads pinching the back of my knees. I also note that the soft "rubber" ones tend to fall apart and then get embedded in the grout. The hard plastic ones slide across the tile floor like hard soled shoes on a wet floor, but would probably work well on rougher concrete.

    Lately, I have been using one of these. Perhaps a little high for work on the actual floor, but it is the perfect thing for "just a little bit above the floor" with the added benefit of a place to put my tools and adjustable height. Really handy when removing the tile spacers prior to grouting. You can put a metric crap ton of spacers in the "pan".

    https://www.harborfreight.com/pneumatic-roller-seat-61160.html?_br_psugg_q=stool
     
    #10

    IMPACTO Kneeling Mat, 21" Length, 14" Width, 1" Thickness, Closed Cell Foam Rubber, Black - 21NN38|MAT5050 - Grainger

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    We have these at work and there pretty nice. I have some of the petella knee pads that have been good and don't tear up the backs of your knees.
     
    #14
    This really could run off the rails in a hurry

    At work we have mechanix knee pads. Attach above and below the knee. Not sure if they still make them
     
    #15
    I load and offload trucks, load and offload warehouse shelves, pick and pack freight, crawl around in shelves scanning barcodes, recording SKU's, verifying that other guys didn't fuck up outgoing cargo, inspecting vehicles... Yeah, I am on my knees a lot and for the sake of this thread I am not going to let my highly immature ass get the better of me.

    So far I have always been using Bucket Boss foam/polymer knee guards. All of the local hardware stores here got shitloads of 'em and they work, not to mention cheap, and reasonably so for an item that gets banged around and scuffed up A LOT.

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    $12.00 a pair and the most current ones have been in continuous use for the past 3 years. Still holding strong as ever.
     
    #17
    Well, a lot has been suggested in this thread. A lot of the suggestions in this thread I have and use myself. A lot of it depends on the situation at hand:

    Being a former Millwright/welder, I've had a few different styles of 'strap-on-knee-pads' and those are pricey and have huge benefits AND huge drawbacks. (wear/scuff/calf-dig/melt/burn/rip....etc)

    Since the accident, and now that I have SO MANY ankle/knee/pelvis/spinal issues, it opens things up to a whole different tangent of 'what is needed to be done, and how can I contort myself into that position to do such. And still actually LIVE to see the end of the job/task at hand?' So for starters, those "kneeling pads" that were suggested first.

    I've at least 3 sets of them around the house/property here, because they are my very first GoTo when something is needed. I'll stack them up a few layers, because that heights allows the foot to 'dangle' naturally so then you're not 'overstretching' the shin muscles for too long. This allows a HUGE amount of comfort for such a SMALL amount of effort. Therefore, the task itself can receive more focus and less frustration due to "pain every time you move" being reduced.

    But then there's yet a whole other tangent that hasn't been touched on yet. Your lower back. So start with the thought of hockey goalie pads. (follow with me for a moment) Then add another pad that is in the shape of a short, but wide "T". The bottom leg of that "T" would fit between your calves/ankles, and the 'longer?' it was, the more support the top of the 'T' would get. The top of the 'T' would span across your calves/ankles, for your ass to sit on. This way, you're not actually sitting on your own calves/ankles. The padding would support you, as well as take pressure OFF your knees by having something to sit on, thereby 'uncompressing' your knees and relieving your knees of tension/pressure/strain.

    All of which allows you to be in that same position, more comfortable'er, which means longer. And if you're not sitting there sweating because of the spears, daggers, hammers, branding-irons, and tasers constantly attacking you at the joints and regions, then you can actually focus on the task itself and get a BETTER job done.

    I've been playing this game since '04 and believe me when I tell you,,,,, you gots 1 life, and in that life you gots 1 body, and the better you treat that body,,,,, the better your life will be.

    We don't ask for the ailments that age brings us, but the inverse of that is worse.
    We don't ask for the ailments that others bring upon us due to their stupidity, but again, the inverse of that is worse.

    What's worse?
    You could be dead.

    Hope this thought process works out for you, and you gain some insight that you can use. Good Luck!.
     
    #20
    I went through a lot of different styles and brands and finally settled on something similar to these;

    SuperiorBilt Platinum Knee Pads

    The hardshell pads never stayed in place and would slip off to the side, and the narrow straps would bite. Softshelll pads stayed on well but were never thick enough. Pads like the above a good and thick with wide straps that don't need to be so tight yet still stay on the knees.

    I don't kneel to much after knee replacement surgery but if I have to these are the only ones that work.
     
    #22
    Spend the money and get the $200 custom kneepads. The flooring guys all use them and swear by them. And I'm working on a new Westin resort with 650 rooms doing.... You guessed it: the base in every room lol
     
    #24
    TxWelder35 said:
    Really like these

    www.duluthtrading.com

    Hinged Ultra Comfort Knee Pads BLACK

    Hinged Gel Knee Pads from Duluth Trading Company are protective and comfortable, with knee-enveloping cushion and a firm yet flexing grip.
    www.duluthtrading.com www.duluthtrading.com

    Duluth also makes really comfortable work pants with the pockets for knee pad inserts
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    So does Riggs and Skillers. Skillers are a lot tougher but hot as hell in the summer, Riggs and lightweight Carharrt don't last for shit.
     
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    #26
    barneybdb said:
    I use one like this these days, but still going to get at least one knee replaced in the very near future.....

    Knee Pad Extra Thick | Memory Foam Garden Kneeling Pad Tote | Bath Kneeler for Baby Bath | FREE Bamboo Working Glove | Knee Pads for Work Woman and Men | Yoga Mat Kneeling Pads Construction Exercise - - Amazon.com

    Knee Pad Extra Thick | Memory Foam Garden Kneeling Pad Tote | Bath Kneeler for Baby Bath | FREE Bamboo Working Glove | Knee Pads for Work Woman and Men | Yoga Mat Kneeling Pads Construction Exercise - - Amazon.com
    www.amazon.com
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    That sucks mate. Hopefully it's service related and the clowns will pay for it to be sorted
     
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    #27
    When I was in construction building houses from the ground up. We all used the KneePro knee pads. Their tuff outer shell holds up against concrete and the foam on the inside makes it bearable to be on your knees. Doing tile floors for a few days is one sure way to make them sore. The straps are a buckle type too, they stay in place.
    I bought another pair when I found some bc I have had to help replace some interior floors in recent years, my knees and the rest of my body are not as good as they once were some 20 odd years ago.
     
    #31
    MinnesotaMulisha said:
    Not sure where to put this.

    Yesterday I woke up with a swolen knee.

    The pain was horrible so I went in to the local urgent care. The PA assumed Bursitis and sent me to the ER.

    Went to the ER and the doc confirmed the PA's thoughts of Bursitis.

    The doc also asked what I do for work, which I'm a maintenance guy and spent most of Friday on my knees, which can cause the inflammation and swelling that comes with Bursitis. Also said he typically sees this in framers and plumbers who spend a lot of time on their knees.

    That said, I'm looking for knee pad recommendations.

    I typically work on concrete floors doing stationary work. Not much moving around involved.

    I looked up a few reviews and found there are some good ones, but would like some first hand experience.

    Any input would be appreciated.

    Thanks
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    Calling our resident dicksucker! Oh, I forgot, he’s banned!
     
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