Active Ankle AS1 Pro
Discover how the Active Ankle AS1 Pro Ankle Brace provides targeted support for recovery from mild ankle sprains and injuries.
An ankle brace with straps uses a strapping pattern around the ankle joint to provide lateral support and protection against sprains and instability.

Discover how the Active Ankle AS1 Pro Ankle Brace provides targeted support for recovery from mild ankle sprains and injuries.
Choose the Mueller Adjustable Ankle Stabilizer for help with your unstable, weak or slightly sprained ankles. Replaces the 44547 Adjustable Ankle Stabilizer.
Discover how the Mueller Adjustable Ankle Support uses a patented strapping system with criss-cross tension straps to produce a comfort oriented design with minimal bunching.
AFTR Ankle and Foot Trauma Rehabilitation
The BioSkin AFTR ankle brace provides support and stabilization for the non-operative and post-operative treatment of many foot and ankle pathologies. Brace includes medial and lateral plastic stays as well as figure-8 stirrup straps to limit movement in the ankle and hindfoot. The AFTR is made from Bio Skin material so it contours to the anatomy during normal volume changes following injuries and surgery. Bio Skin is hypo-allergenic, breathable, and thin.
The LP Ankle Brace With Straps features non-stretch nylon “figure 8” straps and will protect you from ankle inversion and eversion sprains. We also recommend this brace if you suffer from instability due to previous ankle injuries and are worried about repeat strains or other injuries.
The McDavid Ankle Brace With Straps helps to prevent and/or recover from common ankle sprains. It is constructed of single-layer polyester fabric for full support and minimal weight.
Level 3: Maximum Protection – Helping to prevent and/or recover from common ankle sprains
The McDavid Ankle Sleeve / 4-Way Elastic With Figure-8 Straps features 4-way stretch elastic material engineered for increased compression and fit without heat retention.
Level 2: Advanced Protection – Moderate support and relief from pain associated with arthritis, bursitis and tendonitis
The McDavid Ankle Support With Figure-8 Straps features a wrap-around figure-8 strap design that provides compressive comfort and pain relief. It also features McDavid’s exclusive 5-needle stitch for a flatter, cleaner and stronger seam, which results in increased comfort for the patient. It includes an adjustable hook and loop closure for a customized fit.
Level 2: Advanced Protection – Minor to moderate ankle support plus relief from pain associated with arthritis and tendonitis
The Mueller Ankle Support with Straps combines elastic straps for optimal ankle support with a neoprene blend construction for joint warmth & blood circulation.
The LP Ankle Support with Velcro Straps is the ideal accessory for applying support or compression to an injured ankle. It will also help to reduce swelling stiffness that may be present after an ankle injury.
With its high quality elastic construction and Figure-6 strap system, the McDavid Elite Engineered Elastic Ankle Brace offers a combination of support and comfort that will amaze your patients.
The Bio Skin Figure 8 Wrap with the Standard Ankle Skin support is an economical way to control swelling and support ankles with minor instability.
The Mueller Gel Ankle Brace is designed to provide maximum support plus cold therapy to injured ankles to speed recovery & allow for an early return to action.
The Mueller Hg80 Premium Soft Ankle Brace With Straps has extra-long dynamic criss-cross figure-8 straps and a side heel-lock with side stirrup straps.
Mueller’s Premium Soft Shell Ankle Brace With Straps is lightweight, neoprene free and features a unique criss-cross strapping system to stabilize the ankle. It also uses their exclusive HydraCinn construction with in-built anti microbial protection against stains and odours.
The Mueller Green Adjustable Ankle Support features adjustable tension straps and soft, non-petroleum based neoprene blend to retain body heat and provide soothing warmth to help relieve pain and keep your ankle flexible.
The Mueller HG80 Hard Shell Ankle Brace is ultra comfortable, lightweight and neoprene free, thanks to its use of Mueller-exclusive HydraCinn fabric, a high-performance, moisture-wicking material with an anti-microbial barrier.
One of the most popular strapping patterns is the figure 8, which aims to mimic the support available from one of the most widely used taping patterns for ankle support and protection.
One particular advantage of this type of ankle brace is the ability to utilize adjustable compression for your ankle. In general, compression will help to promote optimal blood circulation through the ankle and thus reduce the risk of injury. If the ankle has already suffered an injury, compression will still help to promote good circulation but this time with the effect of shortening recovery time.
However, wearing the brace continually with high levels of compression may be uncomfortable. Hence, with an ankle brace with straps, it is convenient to be able to tighten the strapping for higher compression and support before starting an activity that will likely exert stresses on the ankle (e.g. an activity with plenty of jumping and running). After the activity, the user can adjust strapping tightness to increase the comfort level and slightly reduce lateral support and compression. In this way, an ankle brace with straps can be worn all day long without excessive discomfort.
Two potential drawbacks of using this type of ankle brace are: