Put simply, an ASO ankle brace is designed to support the ankle joint in a way in which other ankle braces won't. It is called a stabilizing orthosis and keeps a weak ankle from turning over and getting injured or re-injured.

Great for all sports including basketball, tennis, running, football and volleyball.

Two recommended athletic ankle braces for support during vigorous athletic activity. See the Bauerfield Review. Lightweight ankle stability contoured to provide total control of excessive roll over. Made from a thermo molded plastic which can be heated to make minor fitting adjustments. Comfortable ankle orthosis offers stability without restricting mobility and is often the brace recommended by foot doctors if an athlete suffers from plantar fasciitis. THESE COME IN LEFT AND RIGHT. SO ORDER FOR THE CORRECT ANKLE. Bauerfeind MalleoLoc Ankle Brace ASO Ankle Brace Prevents ankle rollovers and provides stability. It is the original gold standard of the stabilizing orthosis category. The figure 8 lace up with additional velcro closure at the top to maintain ankle stability. Physical therapists often recommend for sports following an injury. It comes with stays for additional support if needed.   See the ASO Ankle Brace

I would consider the ASO brace THE BRACE for tennis players over the Bauerfeind simply because it has a long track record of successfully protecting and preventing rollover in this particular sport.

But for all other sports, it's a toss up between ASO and the Bauerfeind MalleoLoc that probably has more to do with personal preferance and cost sensitivity than anything else. And if price is an issue, go with the ASO.

ASO Features

• Figure 8 straps provide a good custom fit
• Will fit in any type of shoe
• Lace up closure (also a speed lacer version)
• Keeps foot in neutral position
• Nylon which endures well and does breathe

An ASO ankle brace is a special kind of ankle brace called an Ankle Stabilizing Orthosis. Orthosis is just another way to say Orthotic, which refers to a branch of medical science that deals with the support of weak or ineffective joints/muscles.

Put simply, an ASO ankle brace is designed to support the ankle joint in a way in which other ankle braces won't. My ankle has gone over and it pops right back up before it gets too far over. But to insure that this keeps happening, you need to replace your brace every 6 months or so depending on how much and how often you use it

Measure the circumference from the base of the heel around the malleoli (those pointy bones) over an athletic sock XX-Small- 9"- 10" X-Small - 10" - 11" Small- 11"- 12" Medium - 12" - 13" Large- 13"-14" X-Large- 14"-15"

Sizes, Styles, Types of ASO Braces.

They come in white and black. Some have "stays" for extra support. These offer additional security that the ankle isn't going to go over. They are removable. For runners, the stays are probably unnecessary in most cases. But sports requiring a lot of side to side movement like tennis might require it. I know tennis players who use this brace and do not have the stays, however.

It allows you to protect and strengthen a weak ankle and still participate in sports.

A bum ankle doesn't mean you are out of sports forever. But you have to take the time to put it on because it won't help you if it's sitting on the shelf. And the one time you decide to forgo the brace is the time you'll end up back at physical therapy nursing an injury and out of your game for a while.

A physical therapist will often recommend use of the brace for a year after a pretty strenuous injury. Sometimes, it's necessary to wear it always. I'm in the latter category. I can't run without it. And if I didn't have it, I'd not be running any more. To order by shoe size see the chart below. I wear a 9.5 running shoe and a Medium brace.