Research Studies

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...

Best Ankle Brace Biomechanics Research - Ball State University

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.

Best Ankle Brace Biomechanics Research - Transcend Orthotics & Prosthetics

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...

Best Ankle Brace Biomechanics Research - University of Notre Dame

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...

Best Ankle Brace Biomechanics Research - Indiana State University

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...

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...

Best Ankle Brace Biomechanics Research - Trine University

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...

Best Ankle Brace Biomechanics Research - Mobil-Aider

Comparison of Anterior Ankle Translation With and Without Ankle Braces

Both braces provided significant constraint over anterior talus translation when compared to control. The TayCo Brace (51%-52% of control) was...

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Won me over

Let me start off saying , I am a 70 year old male with difficulty walking. My ankle wants to turn over all the time.
I was skeptical about an over the shoe brace. They proved me wrong. Its very comfortable and definitely prevents rolling the ankle.
There is a learning curve to get it on correctly , but once you get it down it's effortless.

Walk! Don't Just Limp Along

Years of sports and misuse have led to arthritis in (literally) every joint of my left foot and ankle. Add worn out, snapped tendons and you have a recipe for pain, discomfort, and instability.

An orthopedic surgeon said his only recourse would be to fuse every joint in my foot. I asked for alternatives, and he told me the same thing my podiatrist had.

Get walking shoes with a slight rocker motion. Get specially made orthotics. Get a good ankle brace.

My podiatrist suggested trying a brace he had not yet prescribed. It was a higher profile TayCo. Later, he recommended Tayco's Athletic X model. Now, he prescribes TayCo braces.

New shoes + expertly designed orthotics + TayCo's Athletic X brace = almost pain free walking. And if they are good enough for CLEMSON, they are good enough for me. Go Tigers!

Thank you for sharing your experience, Bill! We’re so glad to hear the AthleticX Brace has helped provide the stability and support you needed to walk more comfortably. Wishing you many more miles of confident, almost pain-free walking ahead. Go Tigers!

great product

I've had problems with my ankle for 40 years this is the first thing I found that you could wear over shoes or boots and actually work and actually worked wish I had bought both Styles but I'm going to try to get the VA to pay for the next one

Thank you for sharing your experience, Thomas! We’re so glad to hear the AthleticX Brace has provided the support you’ve been looking for after so many years of ankle issues. Wishing you continued comfort and stability, and we hope you’re able to get the additional brace through the VA. 💪

Good brace

I had surgery on my trimalleolar fracture and syndemosis rupture 7 weeks ago today. As I weaned out of a walking boot, I bought a tayco brace to protect my ankle at work. It does the job well. Pretty comfy for what it is. I think it works best on tennis shoes that do not cover the ankle. Hiking boots or higher cut shoes may be uncomfortable.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Robert! We’re glad to hear the AthleticX Brace is helping support and protect your ankle as you transition out of the walking boot. Wishing you continued progress and strength as you keep moving forward. 💪

Life changing support

My 93-year-old grandmother suffered an ankle injury that was inoperable. She has been hobbling around in pain with an unsteady foot for years. We have tried many other ankle braces on the market, including a custom orthopedic leather brace. Nothing helped or gave her the support that she needed. I took a chance on the. Tayco over the shoe brace, and it is the only thing we have found that gives her the support and stability she needs to be able to walk. It has relieved a lot of her pain and discomfort, and given her more confidence in movement. We are ordering a second brace so she will have a back up. We also ordered some extra replacement parts, so we will have them on hand to replace worn pieces. Excellent company to work with, wonderful customer, service, and fast shipping.

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Melissa! It truly means a lot to hear that the brace has given your grandmother the stability, comfort, and confidence she deserves. Wishing her continued comfort and steady steps ahead.

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