What is a Ankle Brace?

An ankle brace is a medical device used to immobilize or protect the ankle joint, which can help prevent or treat ankle injuries such as sprains, fractures, or arthritis.

Types of Ankle Braces

According to function and structure, ankle braces can be divided into the following categories:

• Functional brace: Used to prevent ankle sprains. These braces are usually lightweight and provide some support and stability without restricting the ankle's range of motion.

Examples: ankle braces for football, ankle braces for running, ankle braces for volleyball, ankle braces for basketball

• Rehabilitation brace: for ankle rehabilitation. This type of brace usually has an adjustable feature and can be adjusted according to the patient's rehabilitation.

Examples: Ankle Brace for Achilles Tendonitis, Ankle Brace for Tendonitis, Sprained Ankle Brace

Do Ankle Braces Help?

Yes, ankle braces are primarily designed to immobilize the ankle joint and can prevent or treat ankle sprains.

How to Put on an Ankle Brace?

1. Select the proper ankle support. If you are exercising, you can wear sports ankle braces to prevent ankle sprains. If your ankles have been injured, it is more appropriate to choose rigid medical ankle braces.

2. Wear proper socks. To keep the ankle support clean and comfortable, it is recommended to put on a pair of clean, sweat-wicking, seamless socks before wearing them. Socks should cover the entire ankle and avoid direct contact with the ankle support.

3. Put the ankle support over the injured foot. Slip the ankle support in from the front, making sure it sits directly over the heel and arch. If there are straps or metal braces, they should be aligned on either side of the ankle.

4. Adjust the position and tightness of the ankle support. Move the ankle support up or down to fit the injured area. Then, firmly tighten the strap or Velcro to secure it in place.

5. Check the wearing effect. It is guaranteed that there will be no discomfort, pain, numbness or tingling after wearing it.

How Long Should you Wear an Ankle Brace?

How long you wear ankle braces depends on your situation:

1. Going out to exercise: just wear ankle braces during exercise.

2. Recovery from injury:

During the first week after an injury:  when ankle swelling and pain is at its worst, an ankle brace is needed to immobilize the joint and prevent activity-induced inflammation. It is recommended to wear ankle braces 24 hours a day.

From the second to the fifth week: you can wear it for 10 hours a day to protect the joints and prevent recurrence.

After five weeks: At this point the ankle has returned to normal condition and normal movement and activities can be performed, but care still needs to be taken to avoid excessive force or twisting. At this time, if you want to perform high-intensity exercise, you can wear it.

The above applies to things like basic ankle sprains, but if your ankle injury is serious then it's better to follow your doctor's advice.

Should i Sleep with Ankle Brace on?

Even though we've had this question many times, I can't give you a specific answer!

The purpose of wearing an ankle brace is to protect the injured ankle, prevent further damage, and reduce pain and swelling. However, wearing an ankle brace also has some disadvantages, such as restricting blood circulation, preventing the skin from breathing, causing discomfort and indentation.

Therefore, whether you should wear an ankle brace to sleep or not depends on your individual situation and your doctor's advice.

Does an Ankle Brace Help Achilles Tendonitis?

Sure

For example, wecare's ankle support for Achilles tendonitis:

1. Provides enough energy to return and help the limb propel forward at toe-off

2. Designed with Flex-Foot technology and carbon fiber, it provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio and dynamic movement, with a maximum load capacity of 100kg.

Do Ankle Braces Help Plantar Fasciitis?

Certainly.

Fasciitis is a common plantar pain that is primarily caused by overstretching or injury to the plantar fascia. The ankle support can limit the range of motion of the foot, prevent excessive dorsiflexion or plantarflexion, and can also increase the height of the arch of the foot and reduce the tension of the plantar fascia. If you have fasciitis from excessive foot movement or a collapsed arch, using an ankle brace may help.

Do Ankle Braces Help with Tendonitis?

Certainly.

Ankle braces reduce stretch and stress on tendons, which relieves inflammation and pain. For example, wecare's specially designed ankle support for tendonitis can gently stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon while you sleep. Its adjustable design allows for a custom fit and maximum comfort, making it easy to wear all night.

Where to Buy Ankle Brace? - Ankle Brace Price

If you need to buy a spinal brace for yourself or a loved one, Amazon or Walmart are your options. (Remember: purchase the corresponding products according to the doctor's advice)

If you are a trader or retailer and want to get more profit from it, you can choose to buy ankle braces wholesale, Wecare can be your first choice, because we have a complete supply process and support sea, land and air shipments for you Bring higher profits to customers at lower prices.

The price of ankle braces will fluctuate greatly depending on the brand, function, etc. Generally, the price of ankle braces is between US$10 and US$30. If you need more functions, it will be more expensive. But if you want to wholesale ankle support from Wecare, the price can be about half of the e-commerce platform or even lower.

The Best Ankle Brace Manufacturer in China

Wecare is one of the best ankle brace manufacturers in China, if you want to import ankle brace from China, then Wecare can be your long-term partner, because we support customized service and can replace with your logo, the price will also be It has more advantages and high delivery efficiency. Under normal circumstances, our delivery time is generally:

Express (DHL, UPS, FEDEX, TNT): 3-5 days door to door

By air: 7-10 days door to door

Shipping:

Asia: 7-15 days port to port or door to door

Europe: 25-30 days port to port or door to door

USA: 30-35 days port to port or door to door

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