Core PowerWrap Ankle Support Features
- Lace design is great for post injury and provides excellent compression and outside inside support
- Limits abnormal motion but allows appropriate and necessary motion
- Retain strength
- Fits:
– Universal size: 6″ to 12″ (15cm to 30cm) ankle
– X-Large size: 12″ to 14″ (30cm to 36cm) ankle - Indicated for:
– Ankle Injury / Instability
– Ankle Sprain: Most are inversion sprains (ankle turns in) 80%
– Knee issues
– Plantar Fasciitis
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Care Instructions:
- Hand Wash Cold, Mild Soap.
- No Chlorine Additive.
- Hang Dry
- Avoid direct heat.
Measurement:
- Snug Fit Measurement: Devices are sized at a compressed fit.
– Measuring loose vs. skin tight can result in incorrect measurement. - Measure: Ankle Circumference; Calf Muscle at the thickest area; Length from Ankle to Knee.
- Can be dictated by support used.
Fitting Instructions:
- Choose best device for injury.
- Fit from behind the ankle to the front.
- Best fit is from sitting position with foot flat on the floor.
- Laces are fixed within the two velcro straps.Make lace adjustments first.
- Apply the large velcro tabs and then pull across the long/slim velcro tabs to appropriate tightness.
- Should be applied from the bottom of the brace (at toe end) to the top of the brace (calf end) or (bottom up) with laces or straps.
- The higher the support length is up to and through the gastroc, the more effective the brace will be.
- Mark devices Left / Right as they will tend to form to foot they shape.
Post Fitting Instructions:
- Check fitting sitting down and also while walking.
- Make sure brace has been fitted with appropriate strap tightness.
- Brace should not dig into or irritate the Achilles tendon, bottom of the foot or top of the foot.
- Add compression from straps starting from the bottom of the brace (at toe end) to the top of the brace (calf end) or (bottom up) with laces or straps.
- Decrease compression from top (calf end) to bottom (toe end).
- Disengaging velcro and securing tabs prior to and after wearing will help with future fittings.
