Core PowerWrap Ankle Support

Core PowerWrap Ankle Support Features

• Lace design is great for post injury and provides excellent compression and outside inside support
• Limits abnormal motion but allows appropriate and necessary motion
• Retain strength
• Fits:
  - Universal size: 6" to 12" (15cm to 30cm) ankle
  - X-Large size: 12" to 14" (30cm to 36cm) ankle
• Indicated for:
  - Ankle Injury / Instability
  - Ankle Sprain: Most are inversion sprains (ankle turns in) 80%
  - Knee issues
  - Plantar Fasciitis

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Care Instructions:

• Hand Wash Cold, Mild Soap.
• No Chlorine Additive.
• Hang Dry
• Avoid direct heat.

Measurement:

• Snug Fit Measurement: Devices are sized at a compressed fit.
  - Measuring loose vs. skin tight can result in incorrect measurement.
• Measure: Ankle Circumference; Calf Muscle at the thickest area; Length from Ankle to Knee.
• Can be dictated by support used.

Fitting Instructions:

• Choose best device for injury.
• Fit from behind the ankle to the front.
• Best fit is from sitting position with foot flat on the floor.
• Laces are fixed within the two velcro straps.Make lace adjustments first.
• Apply the large velcro tabs and then pull across the long/slim velcro tabs to appropriate tightness.
• Should be applied from the bottom of the brace (at toe end) to the top of the brace (calf end) or (bottom up) with laces or straps.
• The higher the support length is up to and through the gastroc, the more effective the brace will be.
• Mark devices Left / Right as they will tend to form to foot they shape.

Post Fitting Instructions:

• Check fitting sitting down and also while walking.
• Make sure brace has been fitted with appropriate strap tightness.
• Brace should not dig into or irritate the Achilles tendon, bottom of the foot or top of the foot.
• Add compression from straps starting from the bottom of the brace (at toe end) to the top of the brace (calf end) or (bottom up) with laces or straps.
• Decrease compression from top (calf end) to bottom (toe end).
• Disengaging velcro and securing tabs prior to and after wearing will help with future fittings.