Most golfers have had the experience of waking up to absolutely perfect weather and not being able to enjoy it out on their favorite course due to a minor injury like a sore ankle. While it is always advisable to check with your physician first to make sure that you won’t be aggravating your condition, there are options available to allow you to protect the injuried area and still shoot eighteen holes. Today’s newly designed ankle support provides comfort and protection and, at the same time, allows you to participate in most normal activities.
There are various ankle and knee supports to choose from, and they come in a wide range of materials, including nylon, elastic, rayon elastic, vinyl, and neoprene. Different types of design facilitate specific functions. Hinged supports allow the ankle to move up and down, but prevent sideway movements. Open-heel-neoprene type supports provide compression and support, while allowing full ankle movement. Cold compression provides needed pressure as well as also providing cold therapy for the injured ankle. Flexible steel spring supports act like tendons, supporting both sides of the ankle. Lace up supports prevent lateral movement, but allow normal up and down ankle flexion. Air filled supports provide adjustable compression. Achilles tendon straps help in providing steady tension to the Achilles tendon. Magnetic type supports gives deep magnetic penetration.
One of the most popular features of the newer ankle supports are that they employ a very compact design that easily fits inside a the shoe. They are also affordable and can be cleaned. This will be appreciated, not only by your wallet, but also by your friends and family!
The stability provided by this support can prevent future sprains as well as providing relief for current problems. The wearer can make the adjustments quickly, in as few as 20 seconds. The padding and support helps in protecting against unnatural ankle rotation or inversion that can strain the ligaments.
Ankle supports benefit those with moderate ankle pain, ankle instability, chronic weakness in ankles, sprains, swelling or degenerative joint disease. Before buying any ankle brace or support, it is highly advised that the individual seek a professional opinion. This should insure that an appropriate design is employed and proper instructions are given prior to its being worn.
No golfer wants to sit in the clubhouse with an ankle injury, while his buddies are teeing off. An ankle brace may be the perfect solution.
