Hiking Ankle Support
Foot and ankle injuries are extremely common whilst hiking, and these injuries usually occur without warning, making them difficult to avoid. Ankle injuries tend to occur when your ligaments are stretched out or torn, or if you fracture a bone due to sudden twisting.
A sprained ankle can be diagnosed through a physical examination of your foot and ankle, which will identify your range of motion. Imaging tests, such as X-rays, CT scans or MRI’s, are used after the physical examination to diagnose the actual problem in your ankle. A severe ankle injury is hard to treat, and your doctor may advise surgery if you have long-term issues with your ankle, such as ankle weakness and instability.
In less severe cases, your doctor may suggest physical therapy to help you regain strength and mobility. As well as this, it is advised that you wear ankle support after surgery or physical therapy to ensure that the foot is completely healed.
360 Relief offers a wide range of ankle braces and supports that come in a variety of different sizes and colours to suit your preferences. They are designed to provide compression and support to the injured ankle and treat discomfort from mild to chronic ankle injuries and overuse problems. Our ankle braces and supports are made of compression fabric or neoprene, which help boost blood flow and minimise discomfort and inflammation, keeping you safe and active whilst hiking.
They are made of breathable, dual-stretch power knit materials that are exceptionally comfortable to wear in a shoe. As well as all this, they also help prevent re-injury in the future.
As you walk on uneven terrain and rough rocks during hiking, you could sprain your ankle. An ankle sprain during hiking usually occurs when the foot rolls or twists beyond its normal range of motion. It can happen due to a direct fall or overstretching of your ankle.
Rolled and sprained ankles are widespread injuries in the hiking and trekking world. However, in severe cases, such as during a direct fall, hikers may also face ankle fractures, which may take a long time to heal.
Ankle braces can be an excellent option to reduce the chances of injuries during hiking. Ankle braces help limit certain motions of ankles. They also provide extra protection to ankle joints to avoid injuries. Wearing ankle braces after surgery helps speed up the recovery process.
The best way to prevent ankle injuries is to strengthen your lower leg and perform balance exercises before hiking. Trying calf raises, ankle circles, and yoga poses can help to have a good hiking practice. Besides this, proper footwear and ankle supports can provide you with extra support and protection.
Overuse of ankle support can be harmful to your ankle because it can affect the balance and strength of the ankle. If an ankle does not have support and balance, it may weaken and increase injury risk.