Basketball is played at a high speed that requires you to jump, run, stop and shuffle. All of these movements put a significant amount of stress on the muscles and joints, making them susceptible to injuries. The ankle is a common area injured in basketball, but various injury prevention and treatment options are available for basketball players, including special basketball socks.
Function
Basketball players must remain healthy for optimal performance. To promote a high performance level while preventing injuries, some players wear protective padding, ranging from elbow and knee pads to compression and ace wraps. The compression and ace wraps are basketball socks that help to prevent injuries by stabilizing the ankle joint and limiting range of motion. They can also be used to treat ankle injuries by decreasing pain and inflammation.
Support
As a player is running, jumping and shuffling, movement occurs in all directions that forces the ankle joint to undergo extreme pressure. The basketball socks help to support and stabilize the ankle in all directions so your ankle doesn't roll or twist by maintaining a natural movement pattern and preventing excessive movement.
Materials
Basketball socks for an injured ankle are made from synthetic materials such as CoolMax, neoprene or acrylic for a comfortable fit and performance. The synthetic materials are breathable and wick moisture as your sweat. These materials also provide the support and stability while preventing blisters, damaged toenails, athletes foot or other foot-related injuries.
Additional Equipment
Along with the basketball socks for a hurt ankle, some players combine other gear for additional support. For example, you can tape your ankles with athletic tape under the basketball socks. You can also use an ankle brace that fits over the basketball socks.
