Support For The Ankle When Preparing For The London Marathon

This weekend will see over 35,000 people will take to the streets of the capital for the 35th instalment of the Virgin London Marathon. The marathon continues to dominant the airways every year, beamed live to countries across the world and continues to grow each year from its humble beginnings in 1981.

The 26.2 mile course will see participants pass some of the most iconic landmarks of the city, a course which has not changed greatly since the first race which saw just 900,000 people take part.

Runners were selected in the ballot back in October so will have been training hard to ready for the big day, many of whom will have had to overcome injuries to make it to the starting line but determination has pushed them through.

Some injuries are more common than others, with running injuries typically focussed on the lower body because of the impact it has on the joints. Ankle injuries such as a sprained ankle account for over 1.5 million admissions to accident and emergency every year and whilst the majority are self-limiting there are a number of bracing options available to be used in conjunction with rest and physiotherapy, some of which may be on view at the London Marathon.

Compression supports

Following a sprain you will typically experience pain and inflammation which can be frustrating and limit your mobility. A compression ankle support is designed to manage inflammation which can help to reduce pain levels and keep you mobile. These supports are manufactured from the likes of neoprene or BioSkin which are compressive yet breathable and are pulled onto the ankle.

Where there is instability of the joint following the injury then you may consider a ligament support over a standard sleeve or compression ankle support.

Ligament supports

Ligaments are the tough bands of tissue which connect the bones within a joint and are responsible for stability, helping you to walk, run and jump. Any damage hear can vary from requiring a few days of rest to a few months and even surgery to remedy.

A ligament ankle support is sometimes used post injury as part of your overall rehabilitation, with the straps acting as external ligaments to offer stability and support for the ankle following the injury. Many ligament braces also offer compression to give you the best of both worlds in managing inflammation and offering stability at the same time.

Stability supports

Following surgery for ligament damage or when recovering from a broken ankle you may need a more rigid ankle support to prevent any sideways movement of the ankle, as it is this rolling which can cause further damage. The support itself still allows for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion (up and down) movement of the joint whilst offering protection throughout your recovery.

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