How many times did Steph Curry sprained his ankle?

INJURIES DATE INJURY 3/8/18 Tweaked right ankle 3/2/18 Tweaked right ankle 1/10/18 Sprained right ankle 12/4/17 Sprained ankle 38 more rows

How to protect ankles when playing soccer?

Prevention Strategies Warm up: An improper or lack of warm-up is one of the easiest ways to injure yourself. ... Stay in shape: ... Follow the rules of the sport: ... Protective equipment: ... Focus on neuromuscular, balance and proprioceptive training:

Ankle Braces for Soccer Players (2024)

If you play soccer for any length of time ankle injuries will catch up to you. Ankle injuries are the most common injury in soccer (Play On). But, will wearing an ankle brace affect your ball control, mobility, or even fit in your tight-fitting clear? What you need to know about ankle braces and soccer.

We know soccer players don’t want to wear ankle braces because they say it affects their ball control or restricts their mobility and that may be true the first time you wear an ankle brace. But when you ask soccer players that have worn ankle braces for entire seasons, they say they don’t notice any lack of mobility or negative ball control. Why is that? Because the brace adapts to the athlete’s ankle, and athlete adapts to wearing the brace. The result: ankle injuries are reduced or eliminated. The athlete feels much healthier and can continue to play the sport they love for many years to come.

If you have reoccurring ankle injuries, then you need to wear ankle braces. Otherwise, you will continue to injure your ankle and end up having osteoarthritis by the time you are 50 from all the wear and tear. To help slow down or stop this cycle of injury you have a couple of ankle brace options with different levels of protection. The Ultra 360 lace-up ankle brace with mild/moderate ankle support and moderate mobility and the Ultra Zoom performance ankle brace with moderate/maximum ankle support and maximum mobility.

The Ultra 360 is our lowest profile ankle brace that will fit in any style of soccer cleat. The Ultra 360 laces up to lock your ankle in place while the figure-8 straps provide 360º of ankle support to help prevent excessive ankle rolling. The multi-adjustable design allows you to customize your level of support.

The Ultra Zoom is our premier soccer ankle brace because it’s designed for performance and protection. The Ultra Zoom has a soft flexible shell that uses body heat to form a custom-fit to the ankle for comfortable long-lasting ankle support. The hinge design allows for natural ankle range of motion to enhance performance and keep the muscles strong. The Ultra Zoom is our preferred soccer ankle brace with exceptional durability to last multiple seasons.

Soccer cleats/boots play a vital role in how an ankle brace fits and feels. Depending on the design of your soccer cleat you may need to modify the fitting method of the ankle brace. Start by watching our Recommended Shoes video to understand the various fitting methods. Should you have any fitting questions please reach out to our athletic trainers at [emailprotected]. We are here to help.

You’ll play better and play more, losing less time to injuries.

Shop Ultra 360 Lace-up

Frequently Asked Questions

About Soccer Ankle Braces

Which ankle brace do you recommend for soccer athletes who have sustained multiple major ankle injuries?

For individuals with a history of multiple severe ankle injuries we would recommend our Ultra Zoom ankle brace. The hinged design will allow natural ankle range of motion and the flexible shell will form-fit to your ankle for comfort and ankle support. However, the Ultra Zoom is going to require a low-top soccer cleat with a traditional tongue and laces where you can spread out the laces enough to fit the brace in the shoe. This ankle brace also takes about 6-8 sessions to fully break-in and be comfortable to wear.

Will the Ultra Zoom Impact My Touch on the Ball?

Everyone is different, but, in most cases, yes it will. That’s the trade-off when you wear an ankle brace. While it may slightly affect your touch on the ball, it will also protect your ankle so you can continue playing soccer. Most soccer players that wear the Ultra Zoom say that once they got used to wearing the brace they don’t feel comfortable playing without it.

I play soccer recreationally and have had my share of ankle injuries over the years. I’m looking for basic ankle protection and comfort. Which ankle brace would you suggest?

If you are looking for basic ankle protection that will fit easily in your soccer cleat, then we would recommend our Ultra 360 Lace-Up ankle brace. The Ultra 360 Lace-up has two figure-8 straps that will feel like your ankle was professionally taped by an athletic trainer, providing extra support while still fitting comfortably in your cleat.

Read More FAQs

FAQs

While it may slightly affect your touch on the ball, it will also protect your ankle so you can continue playing soccer. Most soccer players that wear the Ultra Zoom say that once they got used to wearing the brace they don't feel comfortable playing without it.

Both ankle taping and wearing an ankle brace during sports and activity can reduce the risk of an ankle injury, however, an ankle brace is generally considered the best choice for ankle protection.

Many collegiate and professional football players wear the Ultra CTS in practice and game situations. Although the Ultra CTS looks substantial, because it fits very closely to the leg and ankle, the brace will fit easily into most football cleats with a traditional tongue-and-laces design.

The short answer is yes; you can play sports and wear braces simultaneously.

However, the downside of an ankle brace is that people who wear ankle braces for prevention may be at higher risk for sustaining a knee injury. The ankle brace may impair your mobility and some of your neuromuscular control in such a way that it puts you at risk for injury elsewhere.”

Balance your way to better ankles to prevent ankle sprains

Grab an unstable surface like a pillow, pad, or balance disc. Stand on one leg on the pad and try and stabilize your core, hips, knee and ankle. For an additional challenge, grab a partner and have them toss a soccer ball to you while you kick it back to them.

If you wear an orthosis or brace on your feet, ankles or knees, you need to wear some sort of sock underneath it. The sock protects your skin, keeps your skin dry and helps prevent blisters or sores. For the best protection, wear a sock that extends past the top of your brace.

Wear in Schedule

Begin by wearing the brace two times for one hour the first day. Add one hour to each wearing period until you are comfortable wearing the brace full time during the day and do not experience any red marks or pressure sores on the skin.

Basketball players often feel the less restriction the more agile they will be on the court. Most players have this notion of feeling restricted when wearing an ankle brace and they believe they wouldn't be as quick wearing one.

April 25, 2012: Curry undergoes surgery on his right ankle. The Warriors announce that the procedure "revealed a stable ankle with no structural damage and consisted of cleaning out loose debris and scar tissue."

INJURIES

DATE	INJURY
3/8/18	Tweaked right ankle
3/2/18	Tweaked right ankle
1/10/18	Sprained right ankle
12/4/17	Sprained ankle

38 more rows

Prevention Strategies

Warm up: An improper or lack of warm-up is one of the easiest ways to injure yourself. ...
Stay in shape: ...
Follow the rules of the sport: ...
Protective equipment: ...
Focus on neuromuscular, balance and proprioceptive training:

This is usually up to the comfort of the player. The ankle support that are built into certain cleats are not going to provide you enough support on its own if you have ankle issues. It is usually just a comfort thing.