Ankle bandage

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The Ankle joint is like for injury Sprains or Ligament lesions very vulnerable. Because those injuries nowadays occur very often, it is important that there is an adequate therapeutic agent for treating ankle injuries.

Such a means of conservative Therapy is that Ankle bandage. The ankle bandage fulfills various functions: On the one hand, it works relieving and at the same time stabilizing. The stabilizing property is mainly at both acute and chronic ligament instabilities are extremely important.

Furthermore, a bandage protects that Ankle joint and relieves irritationthat occur as a result of traumatic events or after surgery. Simultaneously present Swelling of the ankle can also be treated and reduced by the bandage. Despite the compressive effect for stabilization An ankle bandage does not restrict the general freedom of movement so muchthat this could lead to a restriction. The function of the Thermoregulation, with which one can also transfer to the demands on an ankle support.

The material the bandage must be chosen so that it has the property of Breathability owns. Since the ankle bandages are also often used in Sports carried the sweat must be released into the air can be so that the muscles of the ankle are under the bandage does not cool down. At the same time is a certain Heat storage conducive as this is good for the Blood circulation is and the cure supported. In addition to breathability is also the Skin tolerance important.

The property is also a quality feature easy to care for Especially when doing sport, the bandage is sweaty after being worn several times and should therefore be made of a material that is problem-free cleaned with the washing machine can be. Even after several washes, the material should still be flexible and elastic be.

In addition, the Accuracy of fit significant, which is usually guaranteed by the elastic and individually adaptable material of the ankle bandage. In order to no pressure marks arise, especially with the new ankle bandages, care is taken to ensure that the Edges processed so well are that they at the Termination does not cut in or roll up and thus form pressure points.

It is also important that the Material fits tightly, so that also in the sports shoe Comfort is guaranteed and you can wear your normal sports shoes without having to change to a larger shoe number.

A great advantage of an ankle brace is the fact that the foot while wearing fully charged can be and thus no restriction represents.

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Indication of an ankle bandage

The need for wearing an ankle bandage can exist for different reasons. Ligament injuries occur very often through a Ankle distortion, so Overstretching of the ligaments with consequence of strain or Upsetting on. Sometimes the application of the PECH rulei.e. Pause, E.is, C.compression and Hochlager.

Once a tape however cracked is, you can still conservative proceed, but the ankle should be immobilized with an orthosis or with a Stabilize the ankle bandage. Just at chronic ligament instabilities makes wearing one elastic bandage Sense, especially if one Failure to respond to surgical ligament reconstruction present. The function of the bandage in one Torn ligament for example after a Ankle trauma is to prevent those movements when twisting your ankle. Even if the cause is in the instability the ligament lies, the bandage serves to protect those Limit movements.

Apart from the reasons of sprain, Instability or distortion, diseases such as osteoarthritis or arthritis can also be treated with an ankle bandage. To acute injuries The ankle brace is often used as a Rehab support aids, because with their help the ankle is slowly but surely again gently introduced to the load can be and still a certain protection supplies. The bandage also helps with irritation caused by trauma.

However, the ankle brace can also be too prophylactic purposes be worn. It applies to the ligament structures of the ankle joint with the bandage a kind Leadership with simultaneous stabilization to offer. By the Intercepting jerky movements or minimizing forces, injuries cannot be prevented, but they can be made improbable. Especially that Risk of an ankle trauma (so-called Supination trauma) is made by wearing lowered, as the bandage stabilizes the ligaments.

An ankle brace can also be used as a type of "Shock absorber" act.

In general, certain sports like Foot, volley, hand and basketball a increased risk of injury for the Ankle joint entail. Risk sports are characterized by the fact that there is too quick and abrupt changes of direction and sudden stopping movements comes what is particularly distressing for Joints and associated band structures.

Not infrequently, however, it also happens that regular jogger need an ankle brace. This may be because they are sometimes beginners who put their feet through bad shoes and excessive strain damage and develop problems in the ankle joint, its ligament structures up to instability.

The whole thing can be caused by running too fast, running on uneven ground (the risk of kinking is particularly high here) and lack of stretching or warming up be provoked. Therefore, athletes with a feeling of instability in the ankle often wear an ankle brace while jogging. Wearing an ankle bandage, both as a preventive measure and after injuries, can therefore Make injuries less likely as well as the Influence the healing process positively.

Various ankle bandages

There is a wide variety of ankle bandages on the market today. The price category varies from € 10 to € 90 depending on Manufacturer and processing or. material. A material that particularly meets the above requirements is one Neoprene-leather combination. This combination offers the advantage elastic and easy to care for to be. At the same time you can use this material wash wellwithout significant material wear and tear after repeated washing. Due to the neoprene components, the ankle support has a good one Thermal insulationso that the muscles are continuously warmed. Sometimes small pads made of silicone or certain gels are integrated in the bandage. Through her massaging function they convey a comfortable fit and can have a positive effect on the Decrease in swelling impact.

The ankle bandages are available in different designs: On the one hand there are bandages that you can use how to put on socks, with the difference that the lower side open is and the Metatarsus and toes not covered are. Often these bandages are very tight at the beginning. However, one should keep in mind that the material stretches a bit after first wearing it. You should therefore not rush to choose one size larger, as the ankle bandage only fulfills its function when it tight and tight is applied.

On the other hand, there is also Ankle bandages for lacing. The laces are attached to the front and you can individually determine how tight the bandage should be by lacing. Especially with accompanying swelling this enables a very pleasant handling, since after the swelling has subsided, the ankle brace can simply be tied tighter and you don't have to buy a new one because the old one has become too big. This is a great advantage compared to the other ankle bandages. Otherwise, the lace bandage also has positive properties like one good adaptability to the shape of the foot and ankle and a certain flexibility.

The different ankle bandages not only differ in their processing, but of course also vary in their size. So it should be possible for everyone to find a suitable bandage, according to the personal calf and foot circumference. This aspect also applies to ankle braces for children. Actually, it shouldn't be necessary to wear it at an early age, as the joints, muscles and ligaments are even more resistant, tolerant and robust. Neither degenerative processes nor signs of wear and tear play a role in childhood. Nonetheless, children can of course also tear their ligaments, since a lot of football is played at this age, for example.

In addition to a torn ligament, the classic twisting trauma is not uncommon. Compared to adults, wearing an ankle brace is mostly necessary after acute injuries; but not so often for prophylactic reasons due to ligament instability or chronic irritation. In terms of design, the children's bandages do not differ significantly from those for adults. Especially with children, the focus is on comfort and a tight fit, so that the ankle brace is not perceived as annoying and is then worn by the children reluctantly or rarely. In general, it is good to know that some manufacturers recommend special wearing times, regardless of age. There are some ankle bandages that are limited to a wearing time of 3 to 4 hours. When buying an ankle bandage, you should therefore find out more about it.

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