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Indications: Effects:
• Ankle sprains • Comfortable, customized ankle stabilization
• Medial/lateral instabilities
• Ligament injuries
Features:
Material: Thermoprene • 1/8 inch thick Thermoprene material and a heat-moldable plastic insert
that conforms to the patient’s foot in a process that’s both quick and
comfortable for the patient
• Extra strap to provide increased stability
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BRACES & SUPPORTS - ANKLE/FOOT
Side Size
left right Universal
Indication: Effects:
• Hallux Valgus • The strap pulls the big toe to its correct position, and thereby it is
possible for the muscles to work correctly
Material: PCM (Phase Change Material), Polyamide, Elasthane • Often provides pain relief
Features:
• Good fit
• Can prevent and slow the development of the disease
• PCM padding provides excellent comfort
Side Size
left right Universal
Indication: Effects:
• Hallux Valgus • The strap pulls the big toe to its correct position, and thereby it is
possible for the muscles to work correctly
Material: Polyamide, Elasthane • Often provides pain relief
Features:
• A longer strap than article 509
• Is applied around the ankle
• Good fit
• Can prevent and also decrease the development of the disease
• Can be worn at night
• PCM padding provides excellent comfort
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BRACES & SUPPORTS - ANKLE/FOOT
Indication: Effects:
• Ankle sprain • Supports the ankle
• Slight instability of the ankle joint • Swelling can be reduced thanks to its compression
Indication: Effects:
• Irritation of the Achilles tendon • Provides warmth and increases the blood flow
• Stiffness of the ankle joint
Features:
Material: Neoprene/SBR • Soft and flexible ankle support made from Neoprene/SBR
• Fits easily into the shoe
Indication: Effects:
• Shin splints • Provides a light support
• Periostitis of the medial surface of the tibia • Increases blood circulation and keeps the calf muscles warm
• Muscle fiber tears
Features:
Material: Neoprene/SBR
• Thin and supple
• Soft and flexible support made from Neoprene/SBR
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