Indoor volleyball is a high intensity sport that includes a lot of jumping, cutting, and diving. Due to the nature of the sport, it's no surprise that 45% of volleyball players experience a painful ankle injury at least once during a season.
Most volleyball ankle sprains occur by jumping and landing on another player's foot. No amount of ankle strength training or conditioning can protect players from an injury in these high- performance conditions.
As the popularity of volleyball continues to grow, so do the number of young athletes looking forward to having long careers playing for their school and club throughout high school and into college. Don't let a split-second ankle injury end your season or your chance at a scholarship. Invest in ankle protection that will never limit your performance.
Our Ultra Zoom is the best ankle brace in volleyball because it uses your body heat to form to you. It allows you to move in all the natural ways and only restricts any excessive movement that may result in an ankle sprain. You'll play better and play more, losing less time to injuries.
You'll play better and play more, losing less time to injuries.
Don't let an ankle brace hold you down when you're trying to play your best. Ultra Ankle hinged-cuff designed ankle braces move with your ankle joint, not against it (which is what unfortunately happens when you wear fabric, lace-ups style braces). When you wear your Ultra Zoom braces, you'll move freely—and securely—knowing your ankle is supported throughout every set of every match.
Hard plastic braces are bulky and brittle. Fabric lace-up ankle braces restrict your natural range of motion, making it harder to run and jump than it should be. Ultra Ankle volleyball braces are different. They use your body heat to form-fit to your ankle so you will experience comfort and protection all day long.
One Ultra Ankle brace will support you no matter what the day calls for—a quick practice or an all-day tournament. You can rely on your braces season after season because they are made with an advanced thermoplastic material that will never crack, break, or tear.
When it comes to volleyball ankle protection, the Ultra Zoom is the only brace that restricts excessive ankle twisting and turning to help prevent both high and low ankle injuries. The flexible soft shell absorbs your body heat to help form fit to the ankle. You don't get used to the Ultra Zoom, it gets used to you.
These volleyball ankle braces typically last youth players two to three years of club and school play before they need replacing. It's on your ankle in seconds, protects you for hours, and lasts for years.
When it comes to volleyball ankle braces, we only recommend our Ultra High-5 for athletes (ages 18+) with a history of multiple ankle injuries resulting in chronic ankle instability. If you're not sure which brace is right for you, ask one of our certified athletic trainers for personalized help.
Are you a volleyball player who has recently been placed in a walking boot either for a severe sprain or to recover after a break? Our Ultra CTS is used in cases where patients are ready to transition back to activity after being in a boot and in collegiate or professional play to get athletes back in the game.
Does Wearing an Ankle Brace Cause a Knee Injury?
No clinical studies support the idea that wearing an ankle brace will cause a knee injury.
Experts say in order to transfer enough torque from the ankle to the knee you would need to wear something like a ski boot, which offers virtually zero ankle mobility.
Aren't You Only Supposed to Wear an Ankle Brace After an Injury?
Yes and no. Athletes that play sports with a high incidence of ankle injuries—like volleyball—should wear preventative ankle bracing since there are many situations during a game where ankle injuries cannot be prevented regardless of ankle strength or athletic ability.
With these sports it's not "if" the injury will occur but "when" it will occur (think coming down on another player's foot after jumping for a block). However, in other sports with less ankle injuries, it's not absolutely necessary to wear preventative ankle bracing.
Why Doesn't My Coach Allow Players to Wear Plastic Ankle Braces??
In most circumstances when coaches restrict their players from wearing plastic ankle braces they are referring to the outdated hard plastic ankle braces that are prone to breaking or cracking. These are typically too rigid for younger players or those that are only using braces preventatively.
Newer ankle brace materials developed specifically for high performance sports are not the rigid plastic braces of the past.
Do you still have questions about volleyball ankle braces or what you need to wear after twisting your ankle? Our certified athletic trainers are available to answer specific questions about your ankle injury and history and make a personalized recommendation on which ankle brace or treatment route might be best for you.
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