Abstract: An ankle brace includes a heel stirrup including a base and left and right upright portions. Left and right pivot legs are pivotably connected to the left and right uprights, respectively. A cuff joins the left and right pivot legs. In most preferred embodiments, the rear cuff is flexible.

Abstract: An ankle brace includes a heel stirrup including a base and left and right upright portions. Left and right pivot legs are pivotably connected to the left and right uprights, respectively. A cuff joins the left and right pivot legs. In most preferred embodiments, the rear cuff is flexible.

Abstract: An ankle brace includes a heel stirrup including a base and left and right upright portions. Left and right pivot legs are pivotably connected to the left and right uprights, respectively. A cuff joins the left and right pivot legs. In most preferred embodiments, the rear cuff is flexible.

Abstract: An ankle brace includes a heel stirrup including a base and left and right upright portions. Left and right pivot legs are pivotably connected to the left and right uprights, respectively. A cuff joins the left and right pivot legs. The left and right portions of the cuff preferably are pivotably connected to each other. The sides of the heel stirrup are tapered to provide maximum stability with minimum interference with the foot.

Abstract: An ankle brace includes a heel stirrup including a base and left and right upright portions. Left and right pivot legs are pivotably connected to the left and right uprights, respectively. A cuff joins the left and right pivot legs. In most preferred embodiments, the rear cuff is flexible.

Abstract: An ankle brace with an adjustable strap positioning fastener for protecting and exercising an injured ankle or for use with other orthopedic device which requires wrapping. The adjustable strap positioning fastener includes a multi-positionable slot for cooperative engagement with a movable and removable fastener. The adjustable strap positioning fastener may be used in combination with an ankle brace having a heel portion, inner and outer pivot legs, and padding which lies between the wearer's leg and the brace, or with any other brace or support utilizing an adjustable band such as a nonpivoting ankle brace.

Abstract: An ankle brace with an adjustable strap positioning fastener for protecting and exercising an injured ankle or for use with other orthopedic device which requires wrapping. The adjustable strap positioning fastener includes a multi-positionable slot for cooperative engagement with a movable and removable fastener. The adjustable strap positioning fastener may be used in combination with an ankle brace having a heel portion, inner and outer pivot legs, and padding which lies between the wearer's leg and the brace.

Abstract: An ankle brace for protecting and exercising an injured ankle includes a heel portion, inner and outer pivot legs, and padding which lies between the wearer's leg and the brace.

Abstract: An ankle brace for protecting and exercising an injured ankle includes a heel portion, inner and outer pivot legs, and padding which lies between the wearer's leg and the brace.

Abstract: An ankle brace which permits plantoflexion and dorsiflexion while limiting inversion and eversion of the ankle. The brace includes a heel stirrup including a heel portion received under the wearer's heel, and upstanding inner and outer side portions which extend along and over the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus. A pair of padded members are securable to the lower part of the person's leg and are pivotally attached to the inner and outer side portions of the stirrup with the points of pivotal movement being located at the position of the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus. A VELCRO strap is also used to secure the stirrup to the person's foot.

Abstract: An ankle brace which permits plantoflexion and dorsiflexion while limiting inversion and eversion of the ankle. The brace includes a heel stirrup including a heel portion received under the wearer's heel, and upstanding inner and outer side portions which extend along and over the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus. A pair of padded members are securable to the lower part of the person's leg and are pivotally attached to the inner and outer side portions of the stirrup with the points of pivotal movement being located at the position of the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus. A VELCRO strap is also used to secure the stirrup to the person's foot.