What is an Ankle Brace?

An ankle brace is a garment worn to support or protect the ankle and is usually used to heal sprains and minor injuries. There are many types of ankle braces from sleeves to custom fitted braces with metal supports. Injury usually occurs during sporting activities like basketball. Athletes are usually two to three times more likely to injure their ankles during competition while most ankle injuries occur during practice.

We recommend seeking professional advice for the right ankle support and protection for you, as every body is different.

Ankle braces reduces the risk of a previous sprain from occurring again but has minimal affect on preventing an initial injury. You can select from our wide range of sleeves, lace-ups and ankle wraps to get the maximum protection and minimal interruption to your performance. Usually the ankle brace is used during practice or competition and the foot is strengthen without the garment during day to day activities.

There are many ways to prevent ankle injuries like flexibility, balance and strengthening exercise. Elongating and stretching the ankle muscles, tendons and ligaments boosts flexibility in the ankle. Balancing exercises are another great way to increase unconscious awareness between the brain to your foot. Finally, conditioning your body to handle stresses with strengthening exercises like jump squats and calf raises help prevent injuries.

At Athletic Braces we are sport enthusiasts like you and use and stock a wide range of ankle braces for all your different needs. Select from our light weight and easy dry catalogue and get back to it. We have fast delivery across Australia and are 100% Australian owned and operated.