Ankle injuries can happen to anyone and are quite common. Whether it’s accidentally walking into a ditch or landing awkwardly on someone’s foot in a game of basketball. That's why it’s important to understand the causes, symptoms and different treatment options readily available for common ankle injuries.
Looking for information on a specific injury? We’ve got you covered. The Bauerfeind Injury Hub provides expert advice on injury prevention, symptom management and selecting the right product to make your day to day life easier.
What is Ankle Distortion? The ankle joint is a complex connection between the leg and tarsal bones. The central ankle bone provides a strong base for both parts of the ankle. A large number of ligaments and connective tissue capsules bind the bones together. The elasticity in the ligaments allows for ease of movement and helps stabilise the ankle joint....
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Achilles tendon The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the human body, with a length of 20 to 25 cm and a width of about 5 cm. It connects our calf muscle to the heel bone in the lower ankle. When the calf muscles flex, the tendon transfers the power from the lower leg to the heel....
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Whether it’s a bad landing in basketball, rolling on a loose rock while hiking or tripping on the curb trying the get into the Uber, all it takes is a quick wrong movement to roll and break your ankle.
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The ankle is a complex structure that carries the body’s weight. The joint and the ligament connections ...
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Instability at the ankle Ankles are a true marvel of nature. Not only do they carry the entire weight of our bodies, but they are also sophisticated to allow complex movements. Anatomically, the ankle can be split into two sections: the upper and lower ankle. The upper ankle consists of the tibia and fibula tip joint, while the lower ankle...
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What is Supination Trauma? The ankle consists of two parts: the upper and lower ankle. The upper ankle has several ligaments that stabilise the joint and allow for movements such as walking, jumping, and other sporting activities. The ligaments are elastic, i.e., they stretch within a limit to allow for short-term expansion of joints (stretching). In supination trauma, ligaments have...
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Our ankles carry the entire body weight on a daily basis. In some instances, they can bear up to 3 times your body weight, utilising the collection of ligaments holds the ankle joint together.
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Excessive stress or movement beyond the body’s natural limitations can result in a sprained ankle, causing damage to the joint, the joint capsule or the ligaments in the ankle.
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Early measures to reduce swelling and stabilise the foot, for example with an orthotic, are decisive for the success of the therapy.
Dr. Med. Sven Authorsen
specialist in orthopedics and accident surgery in the specialist practice, Villa Nonnenbusch, Sanctuary
Around 10,000 people in Germany twist their ankles every day.
By providing support and stability to specific areas of the ankle, the brace ensures pain relief at all levels of movement. Premium ankle braces offer medical-grade compression to support and activate the surrounding muscles, whilst reducing swelling to speed up recovery. This also maximises your perception and awareness of the position and movement of your ankle (proprioception).
If you're looking for ankle-strength building exercises, try the Unstable Squat
Bauerfeind have created a range of ankle braces, each suited to treat, or manage, a number of ankle injuries from mild to severe. It is difficult to recommend a brace without hearing more about your specific case. We recommend you consult a medical practitioner, or you can video chat with a Bauerfeind specialist. Simply book a suitable date and time by clicking this link: Book Bauerfeind Video Chat.
As a general rule, soft-sleeve products are for mild to moderate injuries and for low level stability. Whereas, hard braces are for moderate to severe injuries and provide a higher level of stability.
This varies depending on the sport you play and whether you have existing injuries. As a guide:
For help selecting the right ankle brace for your sport, you can video chat with a Bauerfeind specialist. Simply book a suitable date and time by clicking this link: Book Bauerfeind Video Chat.
Ankle braces vary in structure, some are simple to slip-on and others are stepped in to. However, all roughly work the same way - by being put onto the ankle and fastened to provide specific support. Video guides are available for all Bauerfeind ankle braces, these provide guidance on how to fit and correctly wear your garment. You can find them on the Bauerfeind YouTube channel.
On each product page you will find measurement instructions. Most ankle braces will require a single circumference, or length, to determine the correct size. If you are on the border, we recommend you select the smaller size. We also have a worry-free, flexible returns policy in case you order the incorrect size.
This changes from case to case. Generally, it's best to wear the brace until you have completely recovered from your injury, or when performing activities known to cause pain. For injury prevention, wear the ankle brace during exercise and when you're putting the ankle under particular strain.
For those suffering from constant pain, such as ankle arthritis, compression garments can be worn at all times, to ease pain and swelling.
Wash the compression braces on a gentle cycle, at a low temperature, and then allow them to air-dry. Ideally, the garments should be washed in a delicates wash-bag. Clothes dryers should be avoided as the high temperatures can damage the fabric and grade of compression. For hard braces, hand-wash in cool water and allow to air-dry.
Yes, with our simple 30 day return or exchange policy, if your brace isn't the right fit, we will refund or exchange. We can only accept returns or exchanges if the product is unused apart from trying it on. More details here shipping and returns.
All orders placed prior to 3pm are generally dispatched the same day, if not, they will be dispatched on the next business day. If ankle braces are on back order, you will be immediately notified of potential delays.
