How much support to ankle. Does it improve blood flow
205049
it does not work at all very disappointed spent that kind of money Ill never buy any kind of ankle brace from Tommie copper again
205050
i had broke that ankle many years ago and as i have become older it has a tendency to crack alot the sleeve makes it feel better and not crack .i am also a large person and my ankle feels so much better . i have slept with it on at night and in the morning my ankle felt like new
205051
It doesn't support like an actual brace. The best way to describe it is like when you get hurt and you apply pressure to the injured area it helps relieve pain (?)....that's what it's like for me. I have an Achilles that "acts up" and it takes that discomfort away. And as far as blood flow....I am not sure. I let a friend try it out and they thought it gave more relief to their foot as well. Hope that helps.
205052
It gives minimal support to the ankle. I do find it improves circulation and reduces my pain and swelling.
1534882
I am not sure if it works as well as it is with underpronation. It might needs to have shoes with full support of the ankle. I use it a lot because of my foot injury history from sport incidents while I was playing sports. I have a normal arch with no over/underpronation. The reason I am using it is to help my heel / medial / lateral longtiudinal arch to reduce pain instead of having foot surgery. I wear them since 10 years ago as it works well for me. I do not know what is about underpronation people have if the Powerstep products will work as well as for them.
1377362
I find the anke holders surprisingly comfortable...as long as I'm wearing shoes. I've tried it without shoes and it placed too much pressure on my ankles feet. I use my running shoes and they absorb most of the pressure. The ankle braces have a quick release that will snap into place when most snug against your ankles...but it's not so snug that it cuts off circulation or anything.
532479
Yes, you should have the ankle supports as tight as you can get them. You might also try adjusting the height you have it set on. You shouldn't experience much movement when you invert.
774918
Not much in the support.. but great pain reliever.. and helps with blood flow.. my knee feels great.
1979519
Especially if you have hand weakness or bad ankles, use short socks and stretchy material. Too long without curve for ankle to bend to get on leg. Best if sock only to ankle at most. There are assisting hooks to help pull up and down socks which I am looking into. this is not of use with calf length socks by itself with swollen bruised feet and ankles from a bad fall.
514618
The more compression the better the support for your legs, and the increase in circulation. You should get sized for a proper fit, however I believe 15-20mmHg is a good place to start and 20-30 would be preferred. If your leg feels numb the compression is too tight and you should go down a size. It should increase circulation, never cut it off.
1871985
I bought it for my mom, it is not designed for that & come in one size. It is not good, but she decided not to have me send it back, good support, but not for big swollen ankles. I suggest a good old ace bandage. Or see a doctor.
508446
Yes, I am very happy with this machine has improved my blood circulation in the feet worth buying. I recommend
1683853
Yes it does...but since the calves of the legs tend to be larger, more pressure will be exerted on the calves than the ankles.
112784
If you go to the tommy copper online site - they have a chart showing in inches the measurement to the corresponding size - depending on which item you are looking at. That is how i measured my ankle piece. The ankle piece is very shear - unlike most supports - I do not know if that is consistent throughout the line. I am very pleased with mine - it is not a miracle cure - but i think it has definitely helped reduce the pain in my ankle.
532609
They are very very tight, but not much ankle support. I would think a specific ankle support type thing would be better.
1725184
I don't recommend it. it is not elastic enough to provide good compression therapy. I returned this item. Mueller ankle brace (which I bought at Wal-Mart) is a lot better, less bulky, a lot more comfortable.
447976
Yes.. you will be able to, but not for long as the ankle support is not cushioned enough, so it does start paining in few minutes.
1699146
I don't think they go up high enough to support the ankle. I use this to support a weak upper foot near the ankle. For ankle support, I think you would meet something that goes up higher onto the ankle. The main reason I purchased the Wellgate Slimfit was because it did not go high up the ankle as I didn't need support on the ankle itself.
56446
No. I wrap my ankle with it and elevate the foot for the 15-20 minutes I wear it. Too spongy to walk.
591999
Hmm. I've been using the boot for that too. I think you could walk in 2 of them. It really helps my ankle. I would see a physical therapist too...! hang in there.