French specialist in orthopaedics and medical compression, born in the middle of the nineteenth century in elastic textile, Thuasne slides in a few supports for Black Friday: ankle supports, neoprene ankle support, Up Activ compression sleeve, knee support and thigh support.
A tight selection, focused on the joints that work the hardest in volley.
The Basic neoprene ankle brace, in black, keeps the joint warm and offers light support. The support ankle brace, in white and orange, and the reinforced support ankle brace, in black and orange, take it up a notch for ankles that have already turned. The right model depends on your history: a healthy ankle doesn't have the same needs as one recovering from a sprain.
The Up Activ compression sleeve comes in glacier blue and coral or in black, dark blue, and red. It wraps around the leg during effort, which is useful during a tournament that stretches all day or a training session packed with jumps.
The knee pad and shorts complete the selection. Thuasne designs them for joint and muscle support. To cushion falls, keep a padded volley knee pad nearby.
The overview is on Black Friday protections. Then, the clearance protections remains open during the Christmas holidays and through the sales.
All the Thuasne ankle braces from the promotion are on this page. Compare their support levels on the specs before choosing.
Neoprene retains heat and provides light support, making it suitable for an ankle with no history. After a sprain, a support model, or even a reinforced one, holds the joint better during receptions.
The duration depends on the severity of the sprain and your recovery: the risk of re-injury remains high in the first year, and many players keep a support during this period. Your doctor or physiotherapist will give you the right time frame.
Roll it halfway on itself, slide your foot in until the heel, then unroll it along the leg without pulling on the top. Smooth out any creases: a tight crease causes more discomfort than support.
A hand wash in lukewarm water with mild soap is enough. Let it dry flat, away from the radiator: heat relaxes the elastic fabric.