If you need more ankle support, there are a number of different shoe choices that we can help you make to get what you need. First, we need to know why you want that ankle support: are you playing a game like basketball, tennis or pickleball that puts lots of pressure on your ankles? Telling us about your favorite activities helps us lead you to your perfect pair of supportive sneakers. If you're involved in games that require quick pivots or directional changes, we'll likely steer you towards lace-up shoes with a quality heel counter. In some cases, we may recommend high-top sneakers for additional ankle support. But when shoes alone don't give you what you need, or if you are prone to ankle sprains, we may steer you toward a supportive ankle brace.
What's the Best Kind of Ankle Brace to Wear? ![person holding sore ankle]()
Here in our Houston podiatry practice, we have many available ankle braces that we recommend. The most simple options include an ACE bandage or a pull-on ankle brace. These provide minimal ankle support, but are easy to use. With a product like this, you simply pull the brace up over your foot, placing your heel in the opening at the back. As long as you have a snug fit that doesn't restrict your circulation, you should be good to go. But, due to the minimal levels of ankle support this kind of ankle brace provides, it's best if you just need some additional support after making a full recovery from an ankle sprain.
Need to level up your ankle support due to athletic demands or the fear of repeat injuries? We can recommend pull-on ankle braces; these medical devices provide additional levels of support. In turn, they will give you more ankle stability, and that can prevent twisting injuries while also supporting fall prevention.
Need even more assistance? Now, we can talk about lace-up braces like this one; they provide the most stability of all your over-the-counter options. These are braces that you can find online, but you will get higher quality when shopping in pharmacies or running stores, or when askig for the help and guidance of our podiatry team in Houston.
Want top of the line ankle support? Once again, we have you covered with ankle braces that are more durable and effective. We carry many of them in our Houston podiatry clinic. Or, if you have a history of chronic ankle sprains, Dr. Schneider can create a custom ankle brace for you. Just as custom orthotics optimize foot function and reduce injury risk, these custom ankle braces will provide you with the maximum levels of protection and injury prevention.
Of course, we can't customize your ankle brace without seeing you in the office. So, if you're worried about the strain of athletic activity on your ankle, or if you're tired of spraining your ankle again and again, follow this link to request an appointment. When you come into the office, we'll determine what's the best kind of ankle brace to wear for your needs, and we'll start you off on the path to optimized injury prevention.
