PSB
sport Ankle Brace
 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.
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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.
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Circumference |
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S |
27
- 30 |
M |
30 - 33 |
L |
33 - 36 |
XL |
36 - 40 |
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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.
Ankle Injury
The ankle joint is subjected to considerable loads.
The entire body weight is after all supported by the ankle. The ankle joint consists
of 2 joints. The upper and the lower tarsal joints. Together, these two joints
facilitate the movement of the ankle. The ankle is kept in the desired position
by the capsula (supported by the ankle tendons) and a number of muscles.
An acute injury is generally caused
as a result of landing on the outside of the foot, which
itself is caused by disrupted balance. For example by landing
on another player’s
foot.
The injury is caused by the straining of the tissue on the
outside of the ankle, and the overcompression of the tissue
on the inside of the ankle. The main symptoms are acute pain,
swelling and reduced ability of the affected ankle to support
your weight.
If the ankle is in a strange position, or can bear no weight
whatsoever, it is wise to have an X-ray examination. This
will make it possible to diagnose whether the ankle is in
fact broken.
The acute ankle injury is the most commonly occurring sport
injury. To prevent recurrence or worsening of an ankle injury,
it has been scientifically proven that wearing an ankle brace
or tape is worthwhile. Wearing a PSB ankle brace is an excellent
solution in this situation.
An overuse injury is caused because the burden to which
the ankle joint is exposed is greater than the level of load
the ankle joint can cope with.
Overburdening of the ankle joint often occurs as a result
of the residual symptoms following an earlier twisting of
the ankle.
Capsula and ligaments may have been permanently stretched
as a result of the twisting. Without the correct exercise
therapy and adequate protection (a brace), this can lead
to overuse complaints. In addition, the cartilage may have
been permanently damaged. As a result, the sportsman or woman
has less shock absorbance, so the ankle is less able to withstand
loading. This means that after sport, the ankle requires
longer recovery times.
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