SPORTS Shoulder Neoprene

 SPORTS shoulder neoprene IS FOR : Support of an injured limb can be vital and can speed up the recovery process following injury. Some  work to compress swollen joints and aid in the recovery of inflammation. Braces can also take the support of injured muscles, allowing them to rest and recover quicker. An ideal neoprene will have a close fit and will be sized in several sizes and right or left sides to enable a snug fit. Some braces are custom made to fit the individual which increase the support. Compression of the shoulder is thought to enhance the receptors in your skin by sending messages to your brain about the position of your shoulder. Research studies [1, 2, 3] have shown that people who have suffered from instability in their shoulder (such as a subluxation or a dislocation) have a decreased sense of awareness in their unstable shoulder. This awareness is termed proprioception and includes knowledge about the position of your arm, the amount of force your muscles are applying, as well as the coordination with other muscles. Other research4 has shown that wearing a  is able to improve the proprioception in unstable shoulders. These authors proposed that the beneficial effects of wearing a brace are due to the increased compression on the receptors in the skin. This allows the skin receptors to compensate for the damaged receptors in your shoulder capsule or muscle. Protection of the skin may also be offered by wearing a neoprene brace. Many of the tendons in the shoulder are quite superficial and the wearing of a brace can protect the skin and superficial tendons from bumps and knocks.
 Strengthening of the shoulder is also possible while wearing a shoulder brace. Some braces have neoprene straps which offer more resistance as they are taken into more stretch. Every time the arm is moved, the muscles have to work harder to resist against the straps. Because some research [7] has shown that shoulder injuries often result in, or are accompanied by, decreased strength of the shoulder muscles, many physiotherapists and surgeons recommend strengthening the shoulder joint after injury. Wearing a shoulder brace can therefore facilitate the strengthening process of the injured shoulder. Offering increased resistance to movement of the limb will also have the effect of slowing down the speed that the arm can move into risky positions. Research [8] has shown that muscles of unstable shoulders take longer to become active than the muscles of normal healthy shoulders. Therefore slowing down or decelerating the limb gives the muscles on the unstable shoulder more time to react, and therefore more time to get ready to provide more support and resistance to knocks and force from the external environment.