What is Elastic ankle brace?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Therapeutic brace
Elastic braces usually offer high quality textile fibers that provide exceptional breathability and wearing comfort. These braces can be made of cotton, lycra, nylon or other blends. Several braces provide removable plastic inserts for increased medial and lateral stability.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain in ankles | 3 | 1 | |
| Ankle sprain | 1 | 0 | |
| Pain | 1 | 1 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 1 | 0 | |
| Pain in left ankle | 1 | 1 | |
| Pain in leg(s) | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Elastic ankle brace
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weakness in limbs | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Elastic ankle brace
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Elastic ankle brace
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 |
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