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ASO (Ankle Stabilizing Orthosis)
Ankle Support

A common problem:
Fitting a typically bulky ankle brace into a shoe. Too often, it requires moving up a full shoe size.

Not so with the ASO Ankle Support

The medical specialties ASO (Ankle Stabilizing Orthosis) fits easily into an athletic or street shoe. The ASO is made of thin, durable ballistic nylon - the same protective material used by law enforcement and military personnel.

Superior support is achieved through exclusive non-stretch nylon stabilizing straps that mirror the stirrup technique of an athletic taping application. The calcaneus is captured, effectively locking the heel.

Sturdy Neoprene closure keeps laces and stabilizing straps secure.

Polyester-Cotton laces are strong and resist shrinking.

Neoprene tongue pads the lacing area for ease of application and user comfort.

Ballistic Nylon stabilizing straps "Lock the Heel" like an effective ankle taping application.

Double layered Ballistic Nylon material provides superior strength, especially at Brass Eyelets.

Designed for effective support, fit, and economy.

Developed with the support of C. Steven Yates, ATC, Med Head Athletic Trainer, Wake Forest University, the ASO offers many advantages when compared to both competitive ankle braces and traditional athletic tape applications.

Superior Support from start to finish. The ASO is specifically indicated for:

Treatment of injured ankles
Prevention of re-injury
Prevention of ankle injury

The ASO is less bulky than competitive ankle braces. Fits comfortably inside the wearer's normal athletic or street shoe.

What Gives Here? Athletic tape can stretch, or "give", after some wear time - and does not recover. The ASO, however, has non-stretch straps that can be retightened anytime...without even removing the shoe! Utilizing the ASO versus tape during the course of a season - especially during practice sessions - can result in considerable cost savings.

Sizing - Measure circumference from the base of the
heel around the malleoli, over an athletic sock.

Measurement for the ASO Ankle