Ankle brace
Product information
The PSB ankle brace in no way interrupts normal movement but does offer the ankle joint optimum support. The design also takes account of the volume of the brace. The ankle brace fits perfectly in sport shoes and can be easily combined with shinguards. The combination of straps directly corrects the movement of the ankle joint as soon as the ankle is at risk of tilting too far inward, as is the case with most ankle injuries. The pale-blue power net, which applies pressure around your ankle joint, can be adjusted to ensure a perfect fit.
Indication
The PSB ankle brace is an excellent aid for unstable ankles and during recovery from an ankle sprain. The brace can also be used to prevent ankle spraining incidents. These are relatively common in sport involving a great deal of jumping (volleyball, basketball) or twisting (football, hockey, handball, tennis). The brace is also recommended for sports on uneven surfaces.
Sizing
The PSB ankle brace is available for both left and right ankle. For the correct size, measure the entire circumference of the instep, across the instep and around the back of the heel.
Applying the brace
Step 1
Because of the tight fit of the PSB ankle brace, it may take some effort to put it on at first. The cut-away is intended for the heel and can be useful when pulling on the sock section of the brace. The stiffener must always be positioned over the centre of the heel and should never be placed too far forward in the foot arch. If this does happen the wearing comfort will be reduced, and part of the functioning of the brace will be lost.
Step 2
When applying the straps, the foot should always be placed on the ground at an angle of 90 degrees. First close the back strap. Do this by passing the strap through the rear eyelet on the stiffener, and then fixing it in position.
Step 3
The front strap is then closed in the same way. Make sure that the stiffener runs behind the ankle knuckle. If the user experiences pressure against the ankle knuckle, the straps must be adjusted or the sock pulled further towards the heel. After attaching the two straps, the stiffener should point straight up and down.
Step 4
Finally, the pale-blue power net should be closed. This is achieved most easily by holding the section with the soft Velcro strip against the ankle, and pulling the hard Velcro strap tight.
