The Comfort Journal

Can You Wear an Ankle Brace With a Knee Brace?

Yes, and they do not physically conflict. How to set both up as a pair, what the research actually says about ankle bracing and knee load, and the one pressure...

Can You Wear an Ankle Brace With a Knee Brace?

Yes, and they do not physically conflict. How to set both up as a pair, what the research actually says about ankle bracing and knee load, and the one pressure...

When Should You Stop Wearing an Ankle Brace?

Stopping an ankle brace is a fade, not a switch. The signs you are ready to wean off, a step by step taper that does not undo your progress, and...

When Should You Stop Wearing an Ankle Brace?

Stopping an ankle brace is a fade, not a switch. The signs you are ready to wean off, a step by step taper that does not undo your progress, and...

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...