If this is for sprained ankles, then why doesn't it hold the foot at a 90 degree angle? I thought this is important to let the ligaments heal.
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Dear Jsbjt: I use it to play voleyball and if it hold the foot at a 90 degree angle, I think it'll be difficult to do the normal movements during the game. For sports you can be sure it's works great. Best regards. Marco
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I was given this after my cast was removed. I had a broken ankle and had surgery. It was great
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the aircast controls ankle inversion and eversion while still allowing plantar and dorsiflexion, which do not depend on your ligaments. The control is to prevent twisting or turning of the ankle, which directly impacts the ligaments.
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Chris, I don't see any issue with it fitting into a Ankle or higher boot. I think it would work fine for that. I didn't even consider that until you asked. Great idea.
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Yes it does...but since the calves of the legs tend to be larger, more pressure will be exerted on the calves than the ankles.
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Hiya, Hmmm. I think that would depend on how steep of an angle. The "clamps" on this are straight, so if you're really depending on this for full weight support, I'd be hesitant to put it on unless the angle were slight (&lt; 10-20%)
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My experience I used for support from a torn ligament to avoid my knee from slipping in and out of place. If you're using for support you will benefit with my experience with muscle and cartilage the body has to repair itself! Hope this helps!
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I really do not know. The reason I purchased it was for rehabilitation of my broken ankle. I used it in a sitting position with my foot in the middle moving back and forth and side to side.
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A slight angle should be OK. Too much, like in that picture, could allow it to slip if it has nothing to help keep it in place (like a knot,or small branch).
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I think the ankle support would help your ankles.It is a soft support, but if your ankles swell too much it would certainly bind. Hope this helps.
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I would say no. It's best for wrapping around both ankles, and doing side, front, or back leg raises. This also strengthen hip muscles.
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No it does not, the biggest thing was the ankles they hurt after a while when hanging upside down .
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Yes, you should have the ankle supports as tight as you can get them. You might also try adjusting the height you have it set on. You shouldn't experience much movement when you invert.
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I'm petty sure it is for stability. When put down it snaps onto the other side/leg and then with the person's weight it stabilizes it. I hope this helps.
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Yours may be defective. Or you may be expecting too much bend. I don't even think of it as bending, but rather as being flexible. You're not going to get a 45 degree angle if that's what you need. I just looked at mine, and the most I get is about 10 or15 degrees from vertical before it just picks up off the floor. It's more a matter of better traction because you have three contact points instead of just one and a little "play" to keep you steadier. I don't know if that makes any sense at all. I still love mine. I thought I would change back to the ordinary tip for summer, but I haven't. This one adds just a snudge more security.
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I also had surgery and my foot was wrapped, but I had to wear an Aircast over it to immobilize the ankle. I included this in my review because, as many know, these types of temporary casts are very bulky. I thought it was informative to point out that the Curad protector actually fits over it. In your case, all you need to know is whether it keeps your foot dry. For me it did. Good luck with your recovery!
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It gives minimal support to the ankle. I do find it improves circulation and reduces my pain and swelling.
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Sorry, but I don't know the answer. I used it when my ankle gets tender from an injury I had some 10 years ago. For my pourpose it works fine.
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I think you would need surgery to achieve realignment, but I do use this when I am sitting around in the evening after a day at work. My foot is less painful and this splint is helpful but it is not realistic to expect realignment.