The bandage on the ankle joint has an additional fixator, it is a semi-rigid fixator of the ankle joint and can be an alternative to gypsum or an auxiliary orthosis when removing the plaster bandage. The orthosis is installed on the area of the ankle joint, capturing the tarsal part of the foot and the distal third of the lower leg. The bandage is stabilized by three stiffening ribs.
Indications for the use of an ankle brace:
- Injuries to the ligaments of the leg and foot;
- postoperative recovery;
- With flaccid paralysis of the foot;
- Arthritis and arthrosis of the joints;
- Increased stress during sports or professional;
- Chronic dislocations and subluxations of the foot.
Action:
- The ankle brace balances the pressure on the joints and their mobility;
- Removes the load with rigid fastening;
- Maintains the proper functioning of the ligamentous apparatus;
- Fixes the ankle joint and tarsus of the foot;
- Allows you to fix the foot in the position of dorsiflexion with the tone of the muscle groups of the back surface of the lower leg;
- Supports ligaments after removal of splints or casts.
Benefits of the Orthotic ankle brace:
- Ankle brace fits both right and left foot;
- It is convenient in the complex effect of physiotherapeutic procedures, which will accelerate the healing process (ointments, balneology, pelotherapy, etc.);
- Soft to use and versatile for different fullness of the foot and lower leg;
- Three stiffening ribs will give the soft bandage strength and secure fixation to the joint;
- Orthosis materials are quite wear-resistant and durable.
