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Knee pads orkneepads areprotective gear worn onknees to protect them against impactinjury from falling to the ground or hitting an obstacle, or to provide padding for extendedkneeling.Their primary purpose is to shield thisvulnerable joint from potential impact injuries that may occur due toaccidental falls, collisions with objects, or striking obstacles. By providing a cushioning barrier between the knees and the ground or other hard surfaces, knee pads help minimize the risk of severe damage or trauma.
Knee pads are worn in many recreational and sporting activities such ascycling,rollerskating,skateboarding,cricket,volleyball,handball,basketball,gridiron football,polo,dancing, etc. Inpolo, knee pads serve primarily to protect the rider's knee when "riding off" an opponent.[clarification needed]
Work that requires frequent or constant kneeling, including carpet installation,plumbing,tilling, andmechanic work will normally require hard, rugged knee pads with hard shells. If work requires less or occasional kneeling, then a lighter, softer and more flexible knee pad can be used to increase comfort.
Knee pads are also used in various trades such as for the homehandyman, for thepoliceSWAT teams, and they are also incorporated intomilitary uniforms such as theArmy Combat Uniform and theMarine Corps Combat Utility Uniform. These knee pads are generally designed differently[clarification needed] than the general all round high impact knee pads made for sports.
The padding of the baby knee pads should be soft because the baby knee is the soft part of the body. The padding foam should be soft and ultra-durable. Knee pads should be in proper fitting according to baby knees.
