The Comfort Journal
Do You Need a Prescription for an Ankle Brace?
No, everyday ankle support braces are sold over the counter with no prescription. A prescription only applies to custom AFOs, post-surgical and immobilisation devices, or when you want insurance to...
Do You Need a Prescription for an Ankle Brace?
No, everyday ankle support braces are sold over the counter with no prescription. A prescription only applies to custom AFOs, post-surgical and immobilisation devices, or when you want insurance to...
How Do You Know If You Need an Ankle Brace?
A three-question test for deciding whether an ankle brace is actually the right tool for you, which situations it suits, which it does not, and what to buy if the...
How Do You Know If You Need an Ankle Brace?
A three-question test for deciding whether an ankle brace is actually the right tool for you, which situations it suits, which it does not, and what to buy if the...
Can You Get an Ankle Brace Wet? Showering, Swim...
Fabric ankle braces will tolerate getting wet, but almost none are designed to be worn wet. Here are the rules for showers, pools, rain and sweat, plus how to dry...
Can You Get an Ankle Brace Wet? Showering, Swim...
Fabric ankle braces will tolerate getting wet, but almost none are designed to be worn wet. Here are the rules for showers, pools, rain and sweat, plus how to dry...
Do Ankle Braces Help With Balance? What the Res...
Ankle braces add mechanical stability and confidence, but research suggests they do not directly improve proprioception. Here is where a brace genuinely helps your balance, and why pairing it with...
Do Ankle Braces Help With Balance? What the Res...
Ankle braces add mechanical stability and confidence, but research suggests they do not directly improve proprioception. Here is where a brace genuinely helps your balance, and why pairing it with...
How Long Does It Take to Get Used to an Ankle B...
Most people adapt to an ankle brace in 3 to 7 days. Here is what is actually adapting, a realistic day-by-day break-in schedule, and how to tell normal break-in discomfort...
How Long Does It Take to Get Used to an Ankle B...
Most people adapt to an ankle brace in 3 to 7 days. Here is what is actually adapting, a realistic day-by-day break-in schedule, and how to tell normal break-in discomfort...
Why Does My Ankle Brace Hurt? 7 Causes and Fixes
An ankle brace should feel supportive, never painful. The seven usual causes of brace pain, from over-tightening to a wrinkle under the strap, and the one-minute fix for each.
Why Does My Ankle Brace Hurt? 7 Causes and Fixes
An ankle brace should feel supportive, never painful. The seven usual causes of brace pain, from over-tightening to a wrinkle under the strap, and the one-minute fix for each.