Ankle braces have come a long way since their bulky rigid predecessors were the industry norm. Most modern day ankle braces are beautifully constructed, extremely effective, and low-profile enough to fit inside most sneakers. Ankle braces are designed to achieve one or more of the following goals:
Enhance performance
Prevent injury
Facilitate recovery from injury
Reduce pain and swelling
Patients may require an ankle brace for a variety of reasons. Ankle brace selection and design depend upon each patient’s condition, anatomy, and functional goals. Eschen will work with you and your team to ensure you receive an ankle brace that maximizes your performance and minimizes your pain and risk of injury. Whether you participate in competitive or recreational sports or simply enjoy being outdoors, an ankle brace may be what you need to take it to the next level.
Sports ankle braces are ideal for sports and movement-based activities. These braces are designed to stabilize, support, and protect the ankle. Functional ankle braces may be prescribed for a variety of conditions including injuries relating to:
Ligaments
Tendons
Sprains
Strains
Ankle Braces are designed to manage specific conditions and injuries; everything from simple strains, ligament damage and post surgical rehabilitation. The main focus is protection, whether offering compression to manage inflammation and pain or providing structural support for continued mobility.
Ankle bracing is extremely effective in protecting the ankle and allowing patients to resume their activities of daily living. For you, this may mean completing household chores, shopping, playing with your grandchildren, or higher impact activities such as sports and traveling. Treating ankle injuries involves the coordinated care of a team of medical experts, and Eschen is proud to partner with specialists in the fields of orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, manufacturing, and 3D printing. Eschen will work with you and your team to ensure you receive an ankle brace that maximizes your performance and minimizes your pain and risk of injury.
In general, there are three main categories of functional ankle braces that are distinguished by the level of protection they provide to the ankle. The level of protection you require will depend on your functional goals and severity of your condition: mild, moderate, or severe.
