"Every time I go over on my ankle, inevitably it leads to painful ligament strain which can keep me out of the game for days at a time. Since I’ve been wearing the supports, I’ve had a much better injury record".

Team mate Heike, a defensive specialist who plays at Libero at national level, already has 29 caps for her country. To date, she has managed to escape serious injury and rates Aircast’s AirSport (AirGo) highly. "The braces come strongly recommended by our team doctor Dr Peter Jokisch and they really are incredibly comfortable. You can hardly feel them on your feet at all. More importantly, they don’t restrict your movement in any way".

Getting the Women’s National Volleyball Team to wear the AirCast (AirGo) for both training sessions and matches has really improved the injury prevention record, explains Physio Patrick Rissler: “The semi-rigid shell provides an excellent fit which, combined with the enhanced stability of the ankle joint, means that these braces are ideal for all professional sportsmen and women.“