The practical uses of ankle braces

The practical uses of ankle braces：

Mild sprain, ligament strain, chronic instability

Sports prevention and protection (basketball, soccer, running)

Maintain stability and reduce fatigue in the later stage of rehabilitation

Mild compression to reduce swelling and improve proprioceptive sensation

The characteristics of soft ankle braces are: lightweight, breathable, wearable, and unrestricted mobility

The purpose of semi-rigid ankle brace/semi-rigid ankle brace:

Moderate sprain, partial ligament tear, recurrent instability

Mid term postoperative rehabilitation (allowing flexion and extension, restricting internal and external rotation)

Need support but still need to walk/move

The characteristics of semi-rigid ankle braces: stability and balance of movement, wearable shoes, more stable than soft ankle braces

The use of rigid/hard ankle braces:

Severe sprain, ligament rupture, fracture/bone fracture

Strict postoperative fixation and acute injury in the acute phase

Completely restrict internal and external flipping, partially restrict flexion and extension

Characteristics of rigid ankle braces: strongest fixation, weight-bearing walking, alternative to plaster, detachable