Introduction
Each Air-Stirrup® Universe™ Ankle Brace features anatomically designed shells lined with the patented Duplex™ aircell system. This exclusive system incorporates two pre-inflated overlapping aircells, distal and proximal, that provide support and produce graduated compression during ambulation. The compression promotes efficient oedema reduction in addition to helping accelerate rehabilitation.
The Air-Stirrup® Universe™ Ankle Brace comes with a patient guide providing information on brace application and optional rehabilitation exercises.
Indications
Prophylactic protection and support for:
• Anterior talofibular ligamant sprains grade 1-3
• Calcaneofibular ligamant sprains grade 1-3
• Posterior talofibular ligamant sprains grade 1-3
• Combined lateral ligamant sprains grade 1-3
• Rehabilitation after lateral collateral ligamant reconstruction
Information on Ordering
Universal size as the brace is adjustable
Innovations
• Semi-rigid, anatomically designed shells for protection, comfort, and the prevention of inversion/eversion.
• Patented Duplex™ aircell system to enhance circulation and reduce swelling.
• Pre-Inflated aircells for easy application.
• Streamlined fit in shoes for early protected weight-bearing.
Ankle Support after Ankle Injury
Claire Callaghan, Physiotherapist at the Sports Medicine Clinic University of Bristol in the UK recommends an off the shelf and cost effective brace for patients rehabilitating in physiotherapy following ankle injury.
Claire told OrthopaedicsandTrauma.com "At the University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic, we see many students and local sports people with acute sprained ankles. These injuries are usually caused by ankle inversion (where the ankle tilts over to the inside) or a sudden twist. It is important to control the swelling, protect and support the ankle after injury".
She told us: "Our physios encourage patients with sprained ankles to use external support rather than taping or strapping on their injury and walk as normally as possible as this has been shown to reduce further sprains and help people return to activity and sport more quickly. We recommend the Aircast Air-stirrup Universe Ankle Brace for moderate and severe sprains, as this brace prevents the ankle rolling inwards, allowing the ligaments to heal without being overstrained and helps them walk normally".
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(Greene TA, Hillman SK. Comparison of support provided by a semirigid orthosis and adhesive ankle taping before, during, and after exercise. Am J Sports Med. 1990 Sep-Oct;18(5):498-506.)