Which is the best ankle brace for you?

When looking for the best ankle brace for running, tennis, soccer or volleyball there are a number of factors you need to consider.

The more active you are the increase in likelihood you will suffer an ankle injury. What’s important is to focus on how you can recover quickly while decreasing the risk of re-injury.

Over 1 million people visit emergencies rooms each year due to an ankle injury. Over 25,000 people sprain their ankles.  Injuries to an ankle can happen multiple ways, and  they include tripping, running on uneven surfaces, rolling the ankle, or  twisting the ankle.

It’s important for ankle injuries to implement R.I.C.E

• Rest
• Ice
• Compression
• Elevation

Ankle braces help by providing rigid support,  and  prevent increasing range of motion in the ankle. 

Before deciding on the best ankle brace, you need to understand the severity of the injury.

Zensah has been developing premium compression sleeves, and products that help with numerous ankle issues. A good ankle brace support is the Zensah Compression Ankle support. It provides a breathable and lightweight ankle support for minor ankle sprains. The compression helps reduce swelling and provide support with a free range of motion.

If you have a more severe ankle injury you should use the Elite Gel Ankle Brace The ankle compression sleeve has the benefits of a removable strap which helps stabilize the ankle, and provides even more support. Gel inserts on both side of the ankle help provide support without restriction.

Both the Zensah Ankle Support and the Elite Gel Ankle Brace can help ankle pain, reduce ankle swelling. For plantar fasciitis  and arch support look at the Zensah PF Sleeve.