Instructions for use
Body Armor® Sport
Ankle Support
The Body Armor® Sport is an ankle joint orthosis which is applied during
the acute phase of injury as well as during the process of rehabilitation.
The ankle joint orthosis is available for the right and left foot equally.
> The Sport ankle joint orthosis can be customized individually to match
the foot after a comparatively short time wearing it.
> For maximum stability we recommend wearing athletic shoes.
> For advanced comfort please wear an absorptive and highly cut sock.
> The Body Armor® Sport ankle joint orthosis is designed for the use of one
person only and is not meant for multiple users.
Application of the Body Armor® Sport in the following order:
1. Check whether your shoe has a removable insole.
a. If your shoe contains a removable insole or footbed, place the Body Armor®
Sport underneath the insole or footbed. In this case we recommend to
remove the enclosed black foam pad for the heel and to not use it.
b. If the insole of your shoe cannot be removed, take off the adhesive backing
of the enclosed black foam pad for the heel and fix the pad center to
the upper surface of the bottom shell.
2. Open the strapping system in order to simplify entering the orthosis.
3. Insert your Body Armor® Sport into the shoe for the stirrup to assume
the following position as seen in image B (broad sole cupping underneath
the heel and opening at the outside of the foot). Please take care that
the ankle joint orthosis fits closely around your ankle and foot. Try to place
the orthosis sole as far to the rear end of the shoe as possible.
4. Close the long lower velcro strap first (runs circular through the loop at the
inside) by fixing it the lowest possible at the front of the splint. Now also
fasten the upper velcro strap by laying it across the velcro spots at the inside.
5. If the velcro strap is too long, you may shorten it individually. Unfasten
the double-catching end of the bungee closure system (y-form / with logo)
and cut off the hook strap at the desired length. Afterwards fix the hook
strap to the loop strap again.
6. Then tie your shoes as usual.
Use of the orthosis for preventive care or after the acute phase of injury /
customization of the Body Armor® Sport:
If you wear the ankle joint orthosis for prevention or if you are able to re-
sume your regular daily routine after an acute injury, you can remodel your
Body Armor® Sport as follows in order to achieve a more comfortable fit:
> Remove the foam cushions from the lateral fixing points.
> Shorten their length by cutting off the thin lower end at the preshaped
edge (image A).
> Reinsert the cushion after shortening and apply the orthosis as usual.
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