Here are 3!
Ankle Tape
Ankle tape provides support to ankles when applied correctly. The main advantage of ankle taping is that each time your ankle is taped, custom support is given and a snug fit is ensured. However, the tape may loosen as the ankle perspires and constantly buying more tape is not as cost-effective as the one time purchase of an ankle brace.
Active Ankle
The Active Ankles is a type of semi-rigid ankle brace. This brace features molded plastic supports on either side of the ankle, as well as padding surrounding the ankle bone. These braces also offer the highest amount of preventative support and feature a bilateral hinge that offers the full range of motion needed for jumping during volleyball.
ASO Brace
An ASO (Ankle Stabilizing Orthosis) brace is a type of nonrigid brace that offers a more comfortable fit. The brace is made of nylon or canvas, and features a lace-up design and a Velcro close. It is meant to mimic ankle taping, with more comfort and flexibility. The ASO brace features a "figure-8" support strap that surrounds the foot to limit the amount of inversion in the foot.
Yes, you need a prescription for an ankle brace. your doctor would need to prescribe an ankle brace, and usually will order one for you. You can order one for yourself online, but those can range in prices, and it would be easier to let insurance cover the brace prescribed.
a brace worn to strengthen the ankle
If a person has fractured there ankle, they can purchase an ankle brace. They can obtain the ankle brace from Walgreens. Amazon.com is another way that an ankle brace can be gotten without even leaving the house.
If you have ankle issues, or have previously hurt it(sprained, broken, ect.) then yes wear an ankle brace, if you feel you need to.If you have nothing wrong with your ankles, then don't wear one, wearing one when you don't need one ruins your ankles.
Not unless a qualified medical practitioner (a doctor) prescribes on for you.
He wears the Adidas speed wrap ankle brace available in September 09
The best ankle brace is the Zoom Ankle. It has this cool soft shell technology that is really comfortable and supportive. zoomankle.com
They certainly can -- but without information on what you need help with this question is impossible to answer.
Airsport by Aircast is a good brace to wear for ankle injuries. It is slightly bulky but will fit inside most running shoes, and is very supportive of the ankle.
Sport Tek offers a sizing guide for the ASO Ankle Brace. It offers a sizing guide for men and women, and allows you to select your shoe size and width of your foot, when selecting the appropriate ankle brace to purchase.
protect.ankle laceup from the house of Pushpanjali medi India Pvt.Ltd. Offers a uniqe ankle brace with medial & lateral stabilization shell for ankle ligament injury, instability and after sprains
An ankle brace primarily provides support and stability to the ankle joint, which can indirectly benefit the foot by reducing excessive movement and potentially preventing injuries such as sprains. However, an ankle brace may not provide direct support to the foot itself or address specific foot-related issues.