How to Choose the Right Ankle Braces for Best Support

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How to Choose the Right Ankle Braces for Best
Support
'Standing on your own feet' could not have been
possible if the human anatomy did not have an
ankle. This small part of our body is probably
the most overused and under-cared. It is time for
us to understand this joint and give it the
right protection since that keeps you standing. A
short picture of the ankles anatomy shows us
that this hinge joint is made of the upper and
lower tarsal. This allows us the normal foot
movement. It has four ligaments and three primary
bones, the fibula, talus, and tibia, that make
up this joint. The tendons of the ankle, the
capsule, and supporting muscles form the basic
construction of the ankle. Coming to the point,
what is imperative and inevitable is the injury
to the ankle, considering the load it bears. Be
it age or athletics, or merely a bad walking
posture can put undue pressure on this joint and
cause severe complications or injuries. The most
common ankle injuries include structural
misalignment, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures
or tendonitis, and other soft tissue injuries.
This is where ankle braces come in as the
ultimate saviour. Whatever the doctors
treatment or physiotherapy, the ankle brace is
always part of the therapy. It is highly
recommended to protect the ankle from further
damage and disintegration. An ankle brace is an
ankle belt for pain, which offers compression and
support and reduces the ankles impact by
providing temporary and low-key immobilisation.
It is imperative to choose the correct ankle
brace that compliments your leg as well as the
injury. There is a massive array of ankle support
products available in the market. These vary
from sleeves and straps to braces and splints and
also hybrids and stirrups. But which brace you
pick for the rehabilitation of your ankle purely
and primarily depends on the intensity of your
injury. Whether an injury is minor or severe, the
ankle needs support and protection post-trauma
and during rehabilitation. One may think an
ankle band could hinder walking or athletic
activities, but in reality, the support from a
bandage can help your ankle a lot of pain.
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Hansaplast's latex-free Sport ankle brace is
anatomically designed for individual fit and
comfortable support during movement. It helps to
relieve pain associated with ankle sprains,
chronic ankle instability and discomfort to the
stressed and overused joints. It's time to
embrace your ankle and get back on your feet.