Ankle Supports Used by Professionals in the UK
Wearing an ankle support is becoming more popular among professional athletes in the UK. Protection and injury prevention is crucial to ensuring that athletes are able to reach their peak performance levels, every time they step out onto the field or court. Tennis star Andy Murray famously wore an Aircast Ankle Brace when winning Wimbledon in 2016, highlighting to the world the benefits a lightweight, minimal ankle brace can provide.
At PhysioRoom, we stock a wide range of ankle supports that specialise in injury prevention for weak, vulnerable ankles during daily life and sport, and provide support and stabilisation for ankles recovering after injury or surgery.
Sports Ankle Supports
An ankle support for running and other fast-paced sports is a great investment, as it helps protect your ankle against injury when moving at speed, jumping, and performing rapid changes in direction. These ankle supports feature lightweight, flexible strips on each side to stabilise and support the ankle. The design gives the athlete freedom to move with ease while greatly reducing the possibility of the ankle rolling over. Wearing these kinds of ankle supports after an injury also helps the ankles' healing process, by providing enough restraint to prevent any further damage.
Preventing Further Damage Throughout the Healing Process
Taking care to avoid any further damage is crucial for ensuring a full recovery after an ankle injury. Applying the RICE method is the first action that you should take to help reduce swelling and pain. This consists of Resting, applying an ankle ice pack, ankle compression, and elevating the ankle. This should be done in the immediate term after an ankle injury to help reduce the initial pain, and begin the recovery process quicker.
When building up strength in the ankle, and returning to activity, wearing an ankle brace for walking, or any other everyday activity is a great option to help prevent further injury. Opting for an ankle boot brace is great when recovering from the more serious injuries, whereas a lightweight, breathable ankle strap may be better suited for the shorter term, more common ankle injuries such as a sprained ankle or swollen ankle.