Various ankle joint bandages
On the current market there is a wide variety of offers of ankle joint bandages. The price category varies from 10 € to 90 € depending on manufacturer and processing or material. One material that particularly meets the above mentioned requirements is a neoprene-leather combination.
This combination offers the advantage of being elastic and easy to clean. At the same time, this material can be washed well without significant material wear after several washes. Due to the neoprene components, the ankle bandage has good thermal insulation, so that the muscles are continuously warmed.
Sometimes small pads are integrated into the bandage, which consist of silicone or certain gels. Due to their massaging function, they provide a pleasant feeling when worn and can have a positive effect on the reduction of swelling. The ankle joint supports are available in different designs: On the one hand, there are bandages that you put on like socks, with the difference that the lower side is open and the metatarsus and toes are not covered.
Often these bandages fit very tight at the beginning. However, you should keep in mind that the material stretches a little after the first time you wear it. You should therefore not be too hasty to choose a size larger, as the ankle bandage only fulfils its function when it is tight and taut.
On the other hand there are also ankle bandages for lacing. The laces are attached to the front of the bandage and by lacing the bandage up you can individually determine how tight the bandage should fit. Especially in case of accompanying swellings this makes for a very comfortable handling, because after the swelling has decreased, the ankle bandage can simply be laced tighter and you do not have to buy a new one because the old one has become too big.
This is a big advantage compared to the other ankle supports. Otherwise, the laced bandage also has positive characteristics such as good adaptability to the shape of the foot and ankle joint and a certain flexibility. The different ankle bandages not only differ in their workmanship, but also in their size.
So it should be possible for everyone to find a suitable bandage according to their personal calf and foot circumference. This aspect also applies to ankle supports for children. Actually, it should not be necessary to wear them at an early age, because the joints, muscles and ligaments are even more resistant, tolerant and robust.
Neither degenerative processes nor signs of wear play a role in childhood. Nevertheless, children can of course also tear their ligaments, as this is the age when a lot of soccer is played. In addition to torn ligaments, the classic whiplash injury is not uncommon.
Compared to adults, an ankle bandage is usually necessary after acute injuries, but not so often for prophylactic reasons due to ligament instability or chronic irritation. In terms of design, children’s supports do not differ significantly from those for adults. Especially for children, the focus is on wearing comfort and a tight fit, so that the ankle bandage is not perceived as a nuisance and is then worn unwillingly or rarely by children.
In general it is good to know that some manufacturers recommend special wearing times regardless of age. Some ankle supports are limited to a wearing time of 3 to 4 hours.When buying an ankle bandage you should therefore inform yourself about it.
