Active Ankle
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Active Ankle is a brand of removable braces worn to protect the ankles from injury or to prevent reinjury after a sprain. The device can be used with most standard athletic shoes by placing the sole of the brace underneath the pad of the shoe and lacing the shoe as normal. The brace functions by limiting ankle movement through carbon fiber elements fitted tightly around the heel, ankle and lower calf and held in place by one or more velcro straps. The T1, T2 and CF Pro lines incorporate a bilateral hinge to allow normal ankle movement but prevent the ankle from rolling to either side. Active Ankle is used commonly in volleyball and other physical activities where ankle injuries are common. The company is also a National Sponsor of the USA Volleyball national team. Their slogan is "Be Active. Stay Active"
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[edit] Uses
[edit] Preventative
As a preventative device, the Active Ankle is most commonly worn during sports which involve frequently jumping among closely positioned groups of participants, such as in basketball and volleyball. Participants are thus prone to landing on either a teammate's or opponent's foot or landing awkwardly due to physical contact and causing an ankle sprain.
[edit] Recovery
Recovery from an ankle injury can take anywhere from several days to several weeks. During this time, the tendons and muscles in the ankle are weak and prone to reinjury. Active Ankles can be used in recovery to prevent inadvertant twists during daily walking or to stabilize the foot during sleep.
[edit] Models
[edit] T1 Trainer Ankle Brace
This model incorporates a carbon fiber brace, a neoprone padding system, two straps and a bilateral hinge. The T1 can be used for preventative and recovery use.
[edit] Active Ankle - T2
This model incorporates a carbon fiber brace, a quick-fitting single strap system for use on both high- and low-top shoes, E.V.A. padding and a bilateral hinge. The T2 can be used for preventative and recovery use.
[edit] Active Ankle - CF Pro
This model is the professional grade version of the T1, and can be personally customized for ideal fit.
[edit] Dorsal Night Splint
This model is for use during recovery from an ankle injury and is primarily used to hold the foot in a neutral position during sleep. The Dorsal Night Splint incorporates multiple straps, interior padding and is the only model that does not have a bilateral hinge for movement.
