Care and recovery for footballers

What care products for football can be found at Foot-Store?

At Foot-Store, the care category includes products used before, during, and after activity to prevent discomfort or to support minor injuries. You'll find bandages and strapping to support a joint, cold products to soothe a knock or inflammation, warming products to prepare a muscle, as well as medical bags to carry everything on the pitch.

This selection is aimed at both players who are preparing their own kit and medical staff or coaches who need to equip a group for the season.

Bandages, cold products, warming products: pages to check out

To quickly find what you're looking for, the care category is divided into several pages:

• Bandages, to support or protect a joint, muscle, or shin guard.
• Cold products, to quickly soothe a shock or pain after physical exertion.
• Warming products, useful for warming up a muscle before activity or relaxing a tight area.
• Medical bags, designed to carry and store all the care materials.
• Recovery accessories, like massage rollers, for the phase following training or a match.

What brands of care products for football are in the catalogue?

The care catalogue features brands specializing in sports paraphernalia along with more general equipment brands. Notably, you'll find Tremblay CT, Prestoglas, PowerCare, Select, Powershot, Uhlsport, Bliss, and Sporti, organized by categories: strapping, bandages, elastic bands, ice packs, cold care, or general care.

Depending on the brand, you'll find formats in cans, sprays, balms, or adhesive strips, to choose based on the intended use rather than the brand itself.

How to choose between a cold product and a warming product?

The choice mainly depends on when the product is used rather than the type of injury. A cold product, like a cold spray or ice pack, is used right after a shock or an intense session to limit inflammation. A warming product is more for warming up, to loosen a muscle before exertion or to relax an area that has been tight for several days.

Bandages and strapping often complement one another: they are used to support a joint or secure a protection, regardless of the care applied underneath.

Medical bags and recovery accessories: equipping a player or a team

A medical bag is used to transport and organize all the care equipment, which is useful for both an independent player and a coach managing a group. It naturally pairs well with the bandages, strapping, and cold or warming products mentioned earlier.

Recovery accessories, like the massage roller, are used after exertion to relieve muscle tension and often accompany kinesiology tape or elastic bands used in training.

When can you take advantage of deals on care products?

Prices and discounts change regularly, but certain times see more promotions on equipment, including care products. The Black Friday and end-of-year holidays are often great opportunities to refresh a care kit or a medical bag. This is followed by winter sales, the French Days in spring, and then summer sales, before the start of the season and the arrival of new products.

To keep track of these promotions without waiting for a specific date, you can check the Deals, Equipment Sales, Equipment Clearance, or Shipped in 24h pages if you need a product quickly. The new equipment section also helps to spot the latest additions to the care selection.

Frequently asked questions

Do a cold spray and an ice pack serve the same purpose?

Both are used to cool a specific area quickly after a shock, but their uses differ slightly. The cold spray is applied directly to the skin and is suitable for quick intervention on the field, while the ice pack is placed and held on a specific area for a longer time, often after the match.

Does strapping and kinesiology tape serve the same purpose?

No, they have different functions. Strapping firmly holds a joint or limits movement, while kinesiology tape supports the muscle in a more flexible manner and is often worn for longer, even during activity.

Is a medical bag necessary for a small amateur team?

It's not mandatory, but a medical bag makes it easier to store and transport bandages, strapping, and cold or warming products during matches and training. For an individual player, a personal kit might be sufficient.

Are these products suitable for sports other than football?

Yes, most products in this category, like bandages, strapping, or cold and warming products, are used in most sports where muscular tensions or impacts occur, not just in football.

How can I know if I need a cold or a hot treatment?

Generally, cold is used right after a recent trauma, like a knock or sprain, to limit swelling. Heat is better for established muscle tension or in preparation for exertion. If in doubt about an injury, it's advisable to seek the opinion of a healthcare professional rather than just relying on the product choice.