Ankle Brace Research & Biomechanical Evidence
TayCo Brace products take a different approach to ankle bracing: structural support is worn around the outside of the shoe to control unwanted ankle and hindfoot movement while preserving appropriate movement for recovery, activity or sports.
Research from universities and independent biomechanical testing has evaluated how this approach affects ankle stability, gait, balance and movement compared with traditional ankle braces and CAM walking boots.
Explore the research below, including what was studied, what researchers found and what those findings mean for ankle bracing.
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Understanding How Ankle Braces Affect Walking and Stair Climbing in Different Age Groups
TayCo XAB is 96% as stable as a walking boot in a kinetic state, and does not affect the knee...
The Effect of the TayCo External Ankle Brace on Multidirectional Reach Distance, Balance, and Flexibility in Collegiate Athletes
The ROM TayCo External Ankle Brace provides superior stability in inversion and eversion, while allowing for better functional range of...
Inversion-Eversion Moments Supported by TayCo Brace
The TayCo External Ankle Brace is comparable to a walking boot. The advantage over the walking boot is the ability...
The Effects of a Unilateral CAM Boot and TayCo External AFO on the Gait of Healthy Young and Old Adults
TayCo outperformed the CAM Boot in all categories conducted in this study. Relative to a CAM boot, TayCo provides greater...
Operational Pilot Summary: Prophylactic Bracing in Security Forces Training
Security Forces pilot study showed 0 ankle sprains with TayCo Brace bracing during high-demand military training conditions.
Add 10 Extra Feet to Every Swing? The TayCo AthleticX Brace Just Might Be the Secret Weapon
Discover how the TayCo AthleticX Brace helps hitters boost exit velocity and add up to 10 feet of distance. Download...
Biomechanical Findings for TayCo AthleticX Brace vs. SHOD During Landings from Heights
In high-impact situations, the TayCo AthleticX Brace reduces ankle strain without affecting the knee or hip, preventing injuries.
A Comparative Gait Analysis of the Impact of CAM Walking Boots Versus Fixed Ankle Braces on Balance and Fall Risk in Elderly Individuals
Data showed similarities between the step width and walking speed of the ROM TayCo and the control shoe, supporting the...
Stability Is Only Part of the Story
Across the research, an important theme emerges: ankle support isn't only about restricting movement.
Different stages of recovery and different activities require different combinations of stability and mobility. In some situations, substantial immobilization is necessary. In others, the goal may be controlling inversion and eversion while preserving the plantarflexion and dorsiflexion needed for walking, working or competing.
Research into external ankle bracing helps us understand those tradeoffs.
TayCo Brace will continue evaluating how external bracing affects stability, gait, mobility, injury recovery and injury prevention. As additional research becomes available, it will be added to this library.
