Is this strap good to wear while running ? I recently twisted my ankle on a trail run and want sort of protection when I resume my running.
1423381
Yes my daughter has used this for Basketball practice and games since she injured her ankle in Volleyball.
1423382
NO, its makes your leg stiff for protection but can be difficult to run in, I used it to play football, ended up taking them off because of the tightness and immobility it caused. Your better off purchasing a 2nd degree or 1st degree wrap if you want run in them. This is for 3rd degree ankle sprains. Don't get me wrong though there strong and great for it your not doing any physical activity and provide great protection for until you get back to 100%. Best of Luck.
1423383
My daughter uses them for basketball all the time. Just break in first like a new pair of shoes.
227351
I've only used mine in the gym. I did run around the house to see if it bounces - I would have executed some - but surprisingly very little to none. Would depend on how hard you run I guess. The tensioning strap(that's what I'll call it) does sit on the back of my neck and absorbs the impact. So, depending how how aggressively you treat the headset it could fail there over time. But, I have to say I love this S11-Flex.
1423660
I tried J. B. Robert's suggestion of using a sandal (Nike Brand athletic type that strap over toes and around ankle) strapped to the pedal using the pedal straps and it works really well. I can work to exhaustion with no issues. On a side note, be careful tightening the straps as I broke mine the other day which prompted me to try J. B. Robert's route.
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Shouldn't be a problem The length of the "padded" part is about 9.5", allowing for the bend around the ankle, it will fit. The Velcro will cinch right up to the edge of the padded part. FWIW, I usually put it on under my sock because I find it is not necessarily comfortable if I snug it tight enough not to ride up and down my shin. As far as the earlier comment on bulky; it is padded, so a little bulky, less bulk, more discomfort. It is a trade off. That is another advantage of putting it under a (black) sock. It really doesn't profile.
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It should work. It is not tremendously bulky. I have seen much worse. It provides some minimal restriction with the moving up and down, and it provides more restriction/stability medial/lateral. I bought it for a very active girl in several sports (basketball, soccer, and softball). Even though it is not the same type of running as a marathon... she made no complaints of discomfort running up and down court/field repeatedly or during conditioning at the start of the seasons. She has had repetitive ankle sprains. Since getting the brace....not one ankle injury!
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Sorry, I'm not a runner but a walker!! I can say if you are in any kind of heel pain for this price it's worth a try!! I had to limp when walking my dog and now I saunter happily with no pain!!!
985858
Yes. Good for real time. However on a cold run this winter .... Strap snapped in half. Can't wear on wrist any longer.
136727
I would think this support is only to be used while being active... leaving it on for a lone time may cut off your circulation to your lower part of your arm... If you wear these kind of supports for a long time your lower arm gets a funny feeling... probably restricting blood flow... I use mine to protect for a partially torn tendon in my elbow.... just for support.
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I think this is the correct way:The end with the bungee cord and buckle; that strap goes around your foot and the other strap goes around your ankle. You could probably reverse that but I like it this way so the straps come out of the bottom of my feet not the side of my ankle. It is a little uncomfortable if you have to walk on the buckles so I try not to do that. I hope this helps I can always send a picture.
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It can be used when playing sports but I found the more effective brace is the type that laces up, has two straps that wrap around the ankle and has stiff stays along the side of the ankle. Search my other reviews and you will see the one I use while playing sports. Hope this helps!
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If you try to run I think they will shake all over the place. I don't think it's good to run with ankle weights...if you ask me. I use them for hip and butt exercises and the work great. If you want to add weight to your running the get a weighted vest or wear a heavy back pack. Good luck.
100822
I haven't had that problem at all. If anything, it is a bit inaccurate in the beginning of a run while my heart rate is just kicking in. After a few minutes at most, mine works well - as accurate as my Polar without the irritating strap.
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I actually sent it back and got a golds back brace which is softer and fully adjustable, I use it for gold tennis and walking so sure it could be used for running as well
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during the half marathon I just ran I saw people wearing the armband on their forearms and wrists. if your headphone cord is long enough that it's comfortable to wear on your wrist, you'll be fine!
6404
You could, but probably shouldn't...I've been wearing it almost all day every day first week I bought it. Even at night sometimes. It was quiet interesting experiment to see how different activities affect heart rate (my heart rate drops below 60 when working with computers and steady 65 at night)By the 8th day I've noticed redness on my skin where the rubber contacts were touching and then it started itching. It makes sense: the skins doesn't breath there and strap traps salt from sweat.So now I cut down on wearing it only when I work out.
1699145
I think the ankle support would help your ankles.It is a soft support, but if your ankles swell too much it would certainly bind. Hope this helps.
556751
Thanks for your email. Yes, this is use for running. and it will stay in place.