🏈 Football Ankle Braces | Ultra Ankle

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Built for Contact, Speed, and Recovery

Football is one of the most demanding sports on your body — especially your ankles. Every quick cut, explosive sprint, and pileup in the trenches adds stress to your joints. That’s why ankle injuries are among the most common injuries in football, from high school to the collegiate level.

At Ultra Ankle, we build braces designed specifically for football — offering serious support without sacrificing mobility. Whether you’re trying to stay injury-free all season long or get back on the field after a sprain, the Ultra Zoom and Ultra CTS are engineered to keep you moving at full speed.

Why Football Players Need Ankle Braces

Football demands strength, power, and precision — but it also puts your ankles in high-risk situations on every play.

  • Lateral ankle sprains happen during planting, cutting, and change of direction.

  • High ankle sprains occur when the foot twists outward under contact, causing painful separation between the tibia and fibula.

  • Chronic instability follows repeat sprains when ligaments never fully heal.

Without proper support, even a minor sprain can sideline a player for weeks — or worse, lead to lingering instability that affects performance all season.

That’s why football players — and their athletic trainers — trust Ultra Ankle to:

  • Prevent injuries before they happen

  • Reduce the risk of reinjury

  • Accelerate recovery time

  • Deliver protected movement that keeps athletes agile and confident on the field

Ultra Zoom: Game-Ready Support with Protected Movement

The Ultra Zoom is our best-selling football ankle brace — and for good reason.

It’s made from Performathane®, a custom-forming shell that uses your body heat to mold perfectly to your ankle. This means you get maximum support without sacrificing mobility or comfort.

Unlike lace-up braces that restrict movement and break down quickly, the Ultra Zoom is designed for long-term wear and all-game performance. It’s ideal for football players who need explosive speed, confident cuts, and lasting durability.

Why Football Players Choose Ultra Zoom:

  • Protected movement: Restricts only harmful motion — not your performance

  • Secure fit: Won’t slip or loosen during play

  • Durable: Built to last an entire season (and beyond)

  • Cleat compatible: Low-profile design fits comfortably in tight football cleats

💬 “As a linebacker, I’m cutting and shedding blocks constantly. The Ultra Zoom gives me that extra protection without feeling bulky or stiff — it just moves with me.”
Jamal B., College Linebacker

💬 “I’ve seen a big difference in my son’s confidence since he started wearing the Ultra Zoom. He’s quick off the line again, and we’re not worried about his old sprain flaring up.”
Tina M., Football Parent

Ultra CTS: Maximum Support for High Ankle Sprains

The Ultra CTS is more than a brace — it’s a recovery system for athletes coming back from high ankle sprains and other moderate to severe ankle injuries.

If you’re already hurt and absolutely need to play, there are a couple of things that need to happen:

  1. You need to stabilize your injured ankle, and

  2. You need to unload the joint to reduce weight-bearing pain.

There is only one ankle brace that can do both — and that’s the Ultra CTS.

Key Features for High Ankle Sprain Treatment:

  • Hinged-Cuff Design
    Stabilizes and compresses the tibia and fibula, reducing syndesmotic separation and supporting healing ligaments.

  • Performathane® Soft Shell Technology
    Custom-fits to the ankle and unloads the joint, relieving pressure and reducing pain during weight-bearing activity.

  • PerformaFit® Detachable Upright
    Controls excessive external rotation, a key cause of high ankle sprain reinjury — and detaches when athletes are ready to transition to lower-profile support.

This design provides rigid protection where you need it, and flexibility where you want it — giving athletes and trainers the confidence to progress through recovery without setbacks.

Ultra CTS is Ideal For:

  • Players with moderate to severe ankle sprains

  • High ankle sprain rehab and return-to-play protocols

  • Athletic trainers managing transitional recovery

  • Preventing re-injury during reintegration to full contact

💬 “Our running back suffered a high ankle sprain early in the season. The Ultra CTS got him back in pads faster than expected — and he finished the year strong in the Ultra Zoom.”
Coach Reyes, High School Football Coach

💬 “We use the Ultra CTS when transitioning players from boot to field. It’s secure, supportive, and keeps athletes progressing without overloading the joint.”
Danielle R., Certified Athletic Trainer

Which Brace Is Right for You?

Feature Ultra Zoom Ultra CTS
Support Level High Maximum
Best For Injury prevention, mild to moderate sprains High ankle sprains, recovery
Key Benefit Protected movement with mobility Stabilization + unloading
Fit Heat-molded shell Dual-shell with detachable upright
Use Case In-game wear, full season Post-injury return to play
Cleat Compatibility Yes Yes (with space consideration)

Brace Recommendations by Athlete Type:

Athlete Recommended Brace
Healthy player, no injury history Ultra Zoom
Player with history of sprains Ultra Zoom
Recovering from high ankle sprain Ultra CTS (transition to Ultra Zoom)
Athletic trainer managing injury Ultra CTS for rehab, Zoom for return
Lineman or contact-heavy position Ultra Zoom or CTS depending on injury status

Why Football Programs Trust Ultra Ankle

Ultra Ankle braces are trusted by athletes, coaches, and trainers at every level of play — because they work.

  • ✔️ Designed by sports medicine experts

  • ✔️ Built for the demands of football

  • ✔️ Withstand hits, cuts, sprints, and constant contact

  • ✔️ Reduce injury risk and improve recovery outcomes

  • ✔️ Compatible with cleats — no slipping, no interference

💬 “I recommend Ultra Ankle braces for our entire varsity team — especially skill positions. They strike the right balance between protection and playability.”
Tyler S., Athletic Trainer, Division 2 Football

Protect Your Game. Power Your Recovery.

You don’t have to choose between playing hard and playing safe. Whether you’re trying to avoid your first ankle sprain or bounce back from a high ankle injury, Ultra Ankle has a solution built for your position, your recovery, and your season.

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You’ll play better and play more, losing less time to injuries.