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.
Explore TayCo Brace Research
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...
The Effect of an External Ankle Brace on Return to Play Following Ankle Sprains in Elite Collegiate Athletes
Results suggest an external ankle brace is a viable alternative to taping and internal bracing for rapid RTP for elite...
Assessing Posture, Function, and Patient Outcomes with a Novel Ankle Brace Compared to Contemporary Braces in Older Adults
TayCo Brace provided improved balance with the smallest COP excursion overall and showed higher patient perceived outcomes compared to other...
Associated Joint Pain With Controlled Ankle Movement Walker Boot Wear
Secondary site pain after CAM walker boot wear is common. One-third of patients still had new or worsened secondary site...
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.
