Kedley Active Elasticated Thigh Support: Holds a Pulled Hamstring or Quad So You Can Keep Moving On It
This Kedley active elasticated thigh support holds a strained thigh muscle firmly and keeps it warm, so a pulled hamstring, a pulled quadriceps or a dead leg settles while you carry on walking, working and getting about rather than sitting still for a fortnight. It is a knitted sleeve that pulls on over the thigh with nothing to fasten, and at 1,059 shillings it is the less expensive of the two thigh supports we stock.
It is a Kedley support, the box we hold is size M/L, and it costs 1,059 shillings. A thigh strain is one of the commonest sports injuries and one of the most frequently re-injured, usually because people go back too early and too hard. Firm compression and warmth over the muscle make the first fortnight far more comfortable, and our pharmacist measures the thigh and confirms the size before it leaves us.
What It Is For
A pulled hamstring, felt at the back of the thigh, often sharply during a sprint or a stretch.
A pulled quadriceps, felt at the front, usually during a kick, a jump or a sudden acceleration.
A dead leg or a thigh bruise after a direct blow, where compression limits the swelling.
An aching thigh after unusual exertion, a long walk or a day of heavy lifting.
And going back to sport after a strain, where warmth and a reminder through the first few sessions are what most people want.
Where the ache is lower down the leg, the shin brace covers the shin, and where the knee itself is the problem the elasticated knee support is the one to ask about.
The First Few Days, Which Decide How Long This Takes
Keep gently moving within what the pain allows. A strained muscle held completely still stiffens and heals weaker; gentle movement from early on is what every current guideline favours.
Compression and elevation in the first days keep the swelling down, which is what the sleeve is good at.
Ask our pharmacist about pain relief so that the gentle movement is actually possible.
And then build back slowly. Hamstring strains in particular are re-injured more often than almost any other sports injury, nearly always because somebody returned at full pace too soon. Our doctor will set out the stages and a physiotherapist is worth the visit.
Putting It On
Gather it up and roll it on from the knee upwards rather than dragging it by the top edge, which stretches the knit out of shape.
Settle it so the sleeve covers the sore part fully, with a hand’s width of sleeve above and below it.
Snug rather than tight. You should be able to bend the knee fully and sit down without the sleeve cutting in at the top.
Press a toenail and watch the colour return. Pins and needles, numbness, a cold or pale foot, or puffiness appearing at the knee or ankle below the sleeve all mean a size up.
Smooth out every wrinkle, since a fold presses a line into the skin across a day.
Wearing It and Caring for It
Wear it through the hours the thigh is working and take it off at rest and at night unless our doctor says otherwise.
Look at the skin each time it comes off, particularly where the top edge sits in the groin crease, which is the one place a thigh sleeve rubs.
Hand-wash in cool water with mild soap and dry it flat out of direct sun. Heat and a tumble dryer take the stretch out of the knit.
Replace it when it slackens. Worn daily a knitted sleeve loosens over a few months, and one that slides on easily is working as a bandage.
And keep wearing it for the activity that caused the injury for a good while after the pain stops, because most re-injuries happen in the first months, when the thigh feels fine and is not yet ready.
Warm the muscle before you use it hard. A cold thigh is a thigh that pulls, which is why these injuries happen disproportionately in the first ten minutes of a match and on early mornings. The sleeve helps with that, and five minutes of gentle movement before you start helps more.
Is a Thigh Support Right for You?
This sleeve suits a pulled hamstring or quadriceps, a dead leg, and a thigh that aches after exertion. Please speak to our doctor before buying one if any of these apply:
- You heard or felt a pop, the thigh is badly bruised or visibly misshapen, or you are unable to walk on the leg. That needs examining today rather than sleeving.
- The thigh is hot, red, hard or very swollen, or you have a fever. See our doctor the same day.
- The calf is swollen, tender or warm, or you are short of breath. Go to a hospital today.
- The pain is in the groin, the hip or the back rather than the thigh muscle itself, or it came on without any injury at all.
- You have varicose veins, poor circulation, diabetes or reduced sensation in the leg, or the skin on the thigh is broken or fragile.
Our pharmacists will measure the thigh, size the sleeve and show you how to roll it on without stretching it, and our doctor will set out the stages for going back to sport.
Where to Buy a thigh support in Kenya
Order online and we deliver countrywide, or collect from our pharmacy at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. We send orders to Nairobi and every neighbourhood around it — the CBD, Westlands, Parklands, Gigiri, Muthaiga, Runda, Rosslyn, Kitisuru, Lower Kabete, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Karen, Langata, South B, South C, Eastleigh, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi, Ngong Road, Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai, Ruaka, Banana Hill, Two Rivers, Village Market and Pride Lands — and across Kiambu, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru and Ngong.
Beyond the capital we deliver to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Athi River, Kitengela, Kajiado, Naivasha, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Webuye, Kitale, Nandi Hills, Iten, Kapenguria, Embu, Meru, Chuka, Kerugoya, Murang’a, Othaya, Nyahururu, Nanyuki, Maralal, Isiolo, Marsabit, Moyale, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Lodwar, Kitui, Mwingi, Makueni, Emali, Kibwezi, Voi, Taveta, Wundanyi, Mariakani, Diani, Ukunda, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Lamu and Hola. Tell us the town and we will confirm the delivery cost and the timing before you pay.
Across Africa, ask us before you order. We have sent orders to Uganda, Tanzania, Somaliland and as far as Malawi, and we will quote for Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the rest of the continent. Tell us the destination and we will confirm any import paperwork before the parcel leaves us.
Living abroad? Order from wherever you are and we deliver here in Kenya. Kenyans in the UK, the United States, Canada, South Africa and the Gulf order from us regularly for a parent or relative at home, and this is one of the things they order most. Tell us the address and we will deliver and set it up.
Why Buy Your a thigh support from HealthAlone Kenya?
HealthAlone is a pharmacist-led health ecosystem licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and our stock is original, sealed and correctly stored. Kahawa Sukari is a real counter with real pharmacists behind it.
Our pharmacists measure the thigh and size the sleeve before it leaves us, and our doctor will set out the stages for going back to sport, which is what stops the same muscle going again.
It is one more step in our vision: building Africa’s most trusted health ecosystem, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
FAQs
Is this for the front or the back of the thigh?
Both. It is a sleeve that covers the whole thigh, so it suits a pulled hamstring at the back, a pulled quadriceps at the front, and a dead leg anywhere in between.
Should I rest the leg or keep moving?
Keep gently moving within what the pain allows. A strained muscle held completely still stiffens and heals weaker, and gentle movement from early on is what every current guideline favours. Our doctor will set out the stages.
How long before I can play again?
That depends on the strain and our doctor should say. What is worth knowing now is that hamstring strains are re-injured more often than almost any other sports injury, nearly always because somebody went back at full pace too soon.
What size do I need?
Measure around the thigh at its widest point and tell our pharmacist the figure in centimetres. The box we hold is M/L, and our pharmacist will confirm what is in stock in your size before you pay.
How tight should it be?
Snug rather than tight. You should be able to bend the knee fully and sit down without the sleeve cutting in at the top. Pins and needles, a cold or pale foot, or puffiness at the knee or ankle below the sleeve all mean a size up.
Where should the sleeve sit?
Covering the sore part fully, with a hand’s width of sleeve above and below it. Smooth out every wrinkle, since a fold presses a line into the skin across a day.
Does it fit the left or the right thigh?
Either. It is a symmetrical knitted sleeve and the same one goes on whichever leg needs it.
It keeps rolling down. What am I doing wrong?
Usually it was dragged on by the top edge, which stretches the knit out of shape. Gather it up and roll it on from the knee upwards. If it still rolls, the size is too large and our pharmacist will swap it.
Can I play sport in it?
Yes, and keep wearing it for the activity that caused the injury for a good while after the pain stops. Most re-injuries happen in the first months, when the thigh feels fine and is not yet ready.
Can I wear it under trousers?
Yes. It is a thin knitted sleeve and it sits flat under ordinary trousers, which is why people wear this one through a working day.
I felt a pop when it happened. Is a sleeve enough?
Please come and see our doctor first. A pop, heavy bruising, a thigh that looks misshapen, or being unable to walk on the leg all need examining rather than sleeving.
Do I need exercises as well?
Yes, and they are what prevent the next one. Strengthening the muscle through its full length is the thing that reduces re-injury, and our doctor will set it out. A physiotherapist is worth the visit and our pharmacist can point you to one.
How do I wash it?
Hand-wash in cool water with mild soap and dry flat out of direct sun. Heat and a tumble dryer take the stretch out of the knit, and a slack sleeve has stopped supporting.
Where can I buy a thigh support in Kenya?
Order from HealthAlone online and we deliver countrywide, or collect from our pharmacy at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. We deliver across Nairobi — the CBD, Westlands, Parklands, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Karen, Langata, South B, South C, Eastleigh, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi, Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and Ruaka — and across Kiambu, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru and Ngong, as well as Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Kitengela, Naivasha, Narok, Kericho, Kisii, Bungoma, Kakamega, Kitale, Embu, Meru, Chuka, Murang’a, Nyahururu, Nanyuki, Isiolo, Garissa, Lodwar, Kitui, Voi, Kilifi, Malindi and Diani. Send us your thigh measurement.
