The Comfort Journal

How Tight Should an Ankle Brace Be? The One Fin...

Firm enough that the brace does not twist when you push it, loose enough to slide one finger under the strap. Here is the one finger rule, the warning signs...

How Tight Should an Ankle Brace Be? The One Fin...

Firm enough that the brace does not twist when you push it, loose enough to slide one finger under the strap. Here is the one finger rule, the warning signs...

Can You Sleep With an Ankle Brace On?

Short answer: for everyday support braces, take them off at night. Here is why sleep is different, the exceptions clinicians make, and what to do instead if your ankle feels...

Can You Sleep With an Ankle Brace On?

Short answer: for everyday support braces, take them off at night. Here is why sleep is different, the exceptions clinicians make, and what to do instead if your ankle feels...

Ankle Support for Work Boots and 12 Hour Shifts...

Nurses, warehouse crews and trades stand 10 to 12 hours on concrete. Here is why ankles ache by hour 8, what support actually fits inside work boots, and the routine...

Ankle Support for Work Boots and 12 Hour Shifts...

Nurses, warehouse crews and trades stand 10 to 12 hours on concrete. Here is why ankles ache by hour 8, what support actually fits inside work boots, and the routine...

Best Ankle Brace for Volleyball: Landings, Bloc...

Most volleyball ankle injuries happen in the net zone, landing on a teammate or opponent's foot. Here is what actually protects you, and what to look for in a brace...

Best Ankle Brace for Volleyball: Landings, Bloc...

Most volleyball ankle injuries happen in the net zone, landing on a teammate or opponent's foot. Here is what actually protects you, and what to look for in a brace...

Best Ankle Brace for Basketball: What Actually ...

Basketball causes more ankle sprains than any other sport. Here is what a hooper actually needs from a brace, how the big names compare, and why thin and adjustable beats...

Best Ankle Brace for Basketball: What Actually ...

Basketball causes more ankle sprains than any other sport. Here is what a hooper actually needs from a brace, how the big names compare, and why thin and adjustable beats...

How to Strengthen Weak Ankles: The 5 Minute Dai...

Five simple moves, one minute each, once a day: balance holds, ankle alphabet, slow calf raises, line walks and side-step holds. Here is the exact routine and how to progress...

How to Strengthen Weak Ankles: The 5 Minute Dai...

Five simple moves, one minute each, once a day: balance holds, ankle alphabet, slow calf raises, line walks and side-step holds. Here is the exact routine and how to progress...