Ankle sprains and the support of the MediRoyal AB3100 BOA ankle brace

The ankle sprain.

The ankle allows flexion-extension, eversion (foot outwards and upwards) and inversion (foot inwards and downwards) movements.

The classic ankle sprain occurs during a forced inversion movement.

The outer lateral ligaments and the peroneal muscles (on the outside of the lower leg) cannot hold the ankle.

The result is a stretch or even a partial or complete tear of the outer ligaments.

Swelling is often seen on the outer side, and possibly bruising in the event of a tear.

The AB3100 BOA ankle brace

The AB3100 BOA ankle brace is an innovative design that provides stability from the post-injury phase through to the return to sport, using BOA tightening technology.

With an ankle sprain, we see pain, swelling and sometimes bruising combined with instability.

The risk is that this situation persists if the joint is not properly supported.

Residual instability can even lead to osteoarthritis.

Supporting the ankle quickly, combined with cryotherapy — frequent icing of the painful or swollen area — helps restore ankle function as soon as possible.

Icing is even more effective when it is compressive.

Thanks to its design, the MediRoyal AB3100 ankle brace offers excellent lateral stability by means of two lateral stays combined with figure-of-eight straps.

The stays and straps are reinforced by a tightening system using BOA technology.

The BOA system makes the brace easy and painless to put on by releasing the lace, and makes tightening easier thanks to the automatic centring of the front panel of the brace.

It thus contributes to the comfort, stability and protection of the ankle.

The whole tightening system sits above the shoe and does not interfere with walking or playing sport.

It supports and protects athletes as they return to sporting activity.