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Ankle support

smadag1
smadag1 Posts: 1,368
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Can anyone recommend a good ankle support that will fit when I have my tennis shoes on.
I have several already but they only fit when I wear my boots. I have a medium elastic one but it feels like it is cutting off circulation.:grumble: Any siggestions please.

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  • smadag1
    smadag1 Posts: 1,368
    Can anyone recommend a good ankle support that will fit when I have my tennis shoes on.
    I have several already but they only fit when I wear my boots. I have a medium elastic one but it feels like it is cutting off circulation.:grumble: Any siggestions please.
  • NykkieC
    NykkieC Posts: 622 Member
    Hi!
    I was born with club feet (I had re-constructive surgery when I was a baby) so I've had ankle problems my whole life.
    I find that some arch supports seem to help me - I found some gel ones for only 5 bucks at Target, but I think you can get them anywhere.

    I also saw an ankle support I have been anxious to try at Target - it was elastic as well, I think, but it had 'vents' in it to improve circulation and to cut down on swelling. I don't think that was too expensive either.

    I haven't found one that I've tried that doesn't make my feet swell/cut off circulation after a while with tennis shoes on...if you find one I'd love to know about it!

    Hope this helps! :flowerforyou:
  • brandyb1995
    brandyb1995 Posts: 10
    Hey There!

    During one of my recent workout classes, I twisted/rolled my ankle pretty bad and was out of commission (per doc's orders) for over a week and was placed in this fashion taboo bulky ankle air brace ~ it did however work beautifully!! After I was able to take the brace off I was able to return to my workout classes. However, I needed some other form of support for that ankle so that I didn't hurt myself again. At Walmart I found this elastic ankle support brace. It comes in different sizes (i.e. small, medium & large). It is tan and you just slip it right over your foot. It works really well and gives my ankle good support during my workouts. The only drawback that I have discovered is that I can only put it on when I am about to start my workout and I need to take it off immediately thereafter or my ankle/leg/foot areas will swell.

    Hope this helps. And I too am interested in any other braces, supports, etc., that anyone else might come across. Thanks!

    ~Brandy
  • sanifrey
    sanifrey Posts: 2,355 Member
    Thank you for this thread! I have just suffered an ankle injury/discomfort & I'd hate to give up my step aerobic workouts!! Don't worry, I'll take it easy! No power moves! :grumble: :grumble:

    I'm going to check out Walmart tonight & see what I can find!! :bigsmile:
  • smadag1
    smadag1 Posts: 1,368
    I just bought the one form m Target it is a Nexcare one that breaths. It is not what I am personally looking for. My shoes do not fit with it one and it doesn;t give me support were I need it.But it did feel cummfy. Just my thoughts on it
  • NykkieC
    NykkieC Posts: 622 Member
    I just bought the one form m Target it is a Nexcare one that breaths. It is not what I am personally looking for. My shoes do not fit with it one and it doesn;t give me support were I need it.But it did feel cummfy. Just my thoughts on it

    Thanks!
    I also have some lace-up braces that are quite high (they come up right below my knees) and you can control how tight they are.

    Which part of your ankle is hurting?
  • smadag1
    smadag1 Posts: 1,368
    It is not so much my ankle as it is just below my ankle on the foot itself. Plus my ankle always looks swollen because of a broken leg a couple years ago. My left leg is messed up from top to bottom :tongue:
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    walmart and target both have one by ACE bandage that is just an elastic toeless sock for the most part. I don't know contriction wise how this will feel in a shoe. Another option is to use sport tape and tape up your ankle. Tape is great because you can basically customize the fit.

    :drinker:
  • NykkieC
    NykkieC Posts: 622 Member
    Tape is a good idea! I've never tried that, but you would definitely be able to put more pressure where you need it.

    So where it's hurting is the side of your arch? I would definitely try the gel arch supports. I've had plastic arch supports made especially for my feet, but I think the gel ones work a ton better (and, they're a ton cheaper!).

    Hope your foot feels better soon! :flowerforyou:
  • smadag1
    smadag1 Posts: 1,368
    It is just to the left of the center of my foot. If I move my foot certain ways I can feel something in there pop but no one can figure out what is wrong. I have had MRI's and 3d imaginge done. I usually wear a aknel support because it covers my foot and ankle but they don't fit under my shoes just my boot and it is hard to run in boots. I think it is the pressure holding everything snuggly that makes it feel the best
  • paddlemom
    paddlemom Posts: 682 Member
    It is just to the left of the center of my foot. If I move my foot certain ways I can feel something in there pop but no one can figure out what is wrong. I have had MRI's and 3d imaginge done. I usually wear a aknel support because it covers my foot and ankle but they don't fit under my shoes just my boot and it is hard to run in boots. I think it is the pressure holding everything snuggly that makes it feel the best

    I would suggest you go see an athletic therapist (not a physiotherapist, or athletic trainer) or an osteopath. Both of these professionals tend to have a real understanding of the nuances of the mechanics of these odd, but typically stressed areas. My daughter, who was a kayaker lost total rage of motion in her shoulder and saw specialist after specialist - we found a great athletic therapist/osteopath who was able to identify and realign some of the support structures and within a week her shoulder was released and working normally. They just have a different perspective.
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