Rockinchair
BRONZE
DD tore the ATFL in her ankle - just got released for the ortho so possibly looking for a brace (instead of taping it).
Any suggestions or good/bad experiences?
Any suggestions or good/bad experiences?
Ankle ligament tear - good ankle brace?
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The laced up ankle braces will give support and some confidence but are really difficult to maintain touch with. There really is no substitute for a good tape job although I realize that is expensive and time consuming. The neoprene braces are garbage and will not prevent an injury.
Best wishes to your daughter.
Best wishes to your daughter.
My daughter used this one and it was effective yet allowed movement while playing. Her sports med doctor recommended it, and it helped stabilize while she was recovering, and wanted to play. ProCare Stabilized Ankle Support - Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YBP7JZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XF95X5SXT6V6947GT8Z7
Rockinchair
BRONZE
We are right at 2 months out from the injury and have stayed away from doing anything above light rehab/jogging (did about a month of PT). Ortho gave a full release, but like any injury, until it’s tested there will always be that seed of doubt. I can only imagine what girls have to go through when they get back after dealing with an ACL.
May still just tape it but just seeing what’s out there…appreciate the feedback.
May still just tape it but just seeing what’s out there…appreciate the feedback.
dk_b
GOLD
Good luck to your daughter. Among my kids’ teammates (and as has been recommended to us), the ASO line is the most common.https://www.medco-athletics.com/products-medco/braces-supports-casting-splinting/ankle-braces-supports/aso-ankle-braces-supports
(And my 15yo twins are 7.5 and 6 months post ACL surgery. And, yup, it’s a grind)
This is the best ankle brace and still lets you move around. Good luck in your daughter's recovery. I get it that she may be more confident with an ankle brace at first. When they gain their confidence back, she will tell you that she doesn't need to wear it. I would continue to have her do toe lifts and stretches to prevent further ankle sprains. Unfortunately, they may happen again.
Here is one my DD and a couple of her teammates use. She likes it since it goes on the outside and it allows her cleats to "feel" the same but with support for her ankle.
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