Ankle braces can be worn to treat sprains, instability and for both general and specific ankle pain. While recovering from injury, the brace will stabilise the ankle ligaments, tendons and joints to decrease inflammation and speed-up the healing process. Ankle braces can also be worn to prevent injury or for those who require additional ankle stability during movement.

By providing support and stability to specific areas of the ankle, the brace ensures pain relief at all levels of movement. Premium ankle braces offer medical-grade compression to support and activate the surrounding muscles, whilst reducing swelling to speed up recovery. This also maximises your perception and awareness of the position and movement of your ankle (proprioception). If you're looking for ankle-strength building exercises, try the Unstable Squat.

Bauerfeind have created a range of ankle braces, each suited to treat, or manage, a number of ankle injuries from mild to severe. It is difficult to recommend a brace without hearing more about your specific case. We recommend you consult a medical practitioner, or you can call or chat online with a Bauerfeind specialist. As a general rule, soft-sleeve products are for mild to moderate injuries and for low level stability. Whereas hard braces are for moderate to severe injuries and provide a higher level of stability.

This varies depending on the sport you play and whether you have existing injuries. As a guide: For prevention and mild pain, you should receive sufficient support from the Sports Ankle Support Dynamic or the MalleoTrain. If you require moderate stability, the MalleoTrain Plus provides compression with the addition of an ankle strap. Should you suffer from chronic instability or have a history of injury and require a very stable support during exercise, we recommend the MalleoLoc. Or, for an even greater level of support, the MalleoLoc L3. For help selecting the right ankle brace for your sport, you can call or chat online with a Bauerfeind specialist.

Ankle braces vary in structure; some are simple to slip-on and others are stepped in to. However, all roughly work the same way - by being put onto the ankle and fastened to provide specific support. Video guides are available for all Bauerfeind ankle braces, these provide guidance on how to fit and correctly wear your garment. You can find them on the Bauerfeind YouTube channel.

On each product page you will find measurement instructions. Most ankle braces will require a single circumference, or length, to determine the correct size. If you are on the border, we recommend you select the smaller size. We also have a 30-day returns policy in case you order the incorrect size.

This changes from case to case. Generally, it's best to wear the brace until you have completely recovered from your injury, or when performing activities known to cause pain. For injury prevention, wear the ankle brace during exercise and when you're putting the ankle under particular strain. For those suffering from constant pain, such as ankle arthritis, compression garments can be worn at all times, to ease pain and swelling.

Wash the compression braces on a gentle cycle, at a low temperature, and then allow them to air-dry. Ideally, the garments should be washed in a delicates washbag. Clothes dryers should be avoided as the high temperatures can damage the fabric and grade of compression. For hard braces, hand-wash in cool water and allow to air-dry.

Yes, with our 30-day return policy, if your brace isn't the right fit, we will provide store credit or refund the product. We can only accept returns if the product is unused apart from trying it on. More details here - Bauerfeind returns policy.

All orders placed prior to 2pm AEST are generally dispatched the same day, if not, they will be dispatched on the next business day. If ankle braces are on back order, you will be immediately notified of potential delays.