Inversion Ankle Sprain
Regardless of the severity, sprained ankles are a very painful injury that can occur during sports and daily activities. Ankle sprains are classified by “Grade”. When you sprain your ankle your doctor will tell you if your ankle sprain is Grade I (mild ankle sprain), Grade II (moderate ankle sprain), or Grade III (severe ankle sprain). Based on the severity of your sprained ankle, you will be able to choose the right ankle support for your injury.
DonJoy Velocity Ankle Brace - Best Selling Ankle Brace of 2009
The counts for the best selling ankle brace of 2009 are in and the winner is the DonJoy Velocity Ankle Brace.
Other top selling ankle braces for 2009 included the Aircast A60 and the Aircast Airsport.
Ankle Braces
Depending on the severity of your ankle injury there are 3 types of ankle braces available to you. In fact, over the course of your rehabilitation you may find it time to move from one of our maximum support braces to a mild or moderate support brace. Don’t forget, if you’ve previously suffered from an ankle sprain wearing an ankle brace is one of the best ways to prevent future ankle injuries.
Maximum Support Ankle Braces…helps immobilize the ankle and provides compression to reduce swelling. Designed to treat the most severe ankle sprains, also known as third degree ankle sprains, and injuries.
Moderate Support Ankle Braces…if you are prone to ankle sprains, these ankle braces are great for you because they provide extra stability during sports and activities. Can also be worn while recovering from a second degree ankle sprain when walking is difficult.
Mild Support Ankle Braces…ideal for mild, first degree ankle sprains because they provide a light amount of support during daily activities like walking.
The Best Basketball Ankle Supports
The game of basketball is tough on the ankles. The twisting and turning on the basketball court are done from the ground up, meaning the ankle can be overextended and over used. With basketball season just getting underway, players and coaches are tying to prevent any injuries they can. The best way to prevent ankle injuries is to have extra stability and support around your ankle during practice and games. The DonJoy Velocity ankle brace is one of the most popular ankle braces we sell. See why we think the Velocity is the best ankle support for basketball players.
DonJoy Stabilizing Ankle Brace
Jared Tew, the full back for the Air Force Academy football team was sporting the DonJoy Stabilizing Ankle Brace during the game against Army on Saturday.
Aircast Ankle Brace for Sprain
Chances are if you’re suffering from an ankle sprain, you’re trying to figure out what ankle brace is right for the type of ankle pain your dealing with. We recommend that you begin your search with the Aircast line of ankle braces. Aircast is the number one ankle brace provider in the world and is the brand medical professionals rely on. From there if you’re not sure how much stability you need, check out this article on Aircast ankle braces for sprains to see what brace is appropriate for first, second, and third degree ankle sprains.
Don’t let an ankle injury slow down your soccer season this year. Strap on one of these soccer ankle braces and you’ll be less likely to find yourself on the bench with a sprained ankle.
Tennis Ankle Braces
We are often asked about the importance of wearing an ankle brace or ankle support for tennis or other court sports. There are usually two groups of people:
1. Those that have never sprained their ankle
2. Those that have sprained their ankle in the past
For those of you in the group that have never sprained your ankle the only reason you’d consider wearing an ankle brace is for prevention. So is worth strapping on an ankle brace just as a precautionary measure? To you I say yes. It only takes one ankle sprain to make you more suceptable to ankle sprains in the future. In other words, the more you sprain your ankle the more you will sprain your ankle.
Now that you are aware of how common ankle sprains are, you should be convinced you might want to get a pair of ankle braces. Note we recommend wearing braces on both ankles even if you only have issues in one of them. You want to be balanced and protect your good ankle as well.
So which ankle brace is best for tennis?
All around ankle stability:
Aircast A60 Ankle Brace - Worn by pro Andrew Murray - Lightweight, good stability, slim fit
DonJoy Stabilizing Ankle Brace - Lightweight, good stability, slim fit - very similar to if not a tad better than the popular ASO ankle brace used by a lot of tennis players.
Kallassy Ankle Brace -Worn by a lot of pros including Michael Chang - Made from a sock of neoprene, but very comfortable. Similar feeling to an athletic tape job.
For Extra ankle stability -
DonJoy Velocity Ankle Brace - This brace is truly the sturdiest brace on most comfortable brace on the market. It is a bit bulkier than some fo the softer braces listed above, but slimmer than all the other hard shell ankle braces on the market. If you are suceptable to ankle injuries you need this brace - DonJoy did a great job on this one.
