Adjustable Elastic Ankle Brace

How Long Should You Wear an Elastic Ankle Support?

It depends on your physical condition and purpose; in any case, please consult a medical professional before using your ankle brace:

Preventing injuries: If you intend to prevent possible ankle injuries (e.g., sharp turns, collisions, trampling accidents during strenuous activities such as basketball, soccer, etc.), it is recommended that you wear the adjustable elastic ankle brace while you are playing sports, and then you can take it off when you are finished.

Injured and needing to recover: If you need to wear an ankle protector due to a problem such as an ankle sprain or ligament injury, you will generally need to wear an ankle protector for 7 to 14 days after the injury. This relieves pressure on the ankle and protects the injured area. However, after wearing them for 1-2 hours, take them off and let the ankle rest for 10 to 20 minutes.

Treatment of Chronic Conditions: Individuals with chronic ankle injuries or conditions, such as ligament laxity or naturally unstable ankles, may require wearing ankle braces throughout the day, including while sleeping. Again, you will need to talk to a medical professional about the exact length of wear.