Hiking

Ankle problems when hiking

… and how the Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Ankle Support helps to prevent them.

Get on your way!

Being outdoors surrounded by nature – a sensation of freedom: hiking doesn’t just connect us with ourselves and our environment, but it also has many health benefits. Hiking has a positive effect on our mind and can put us in a good mood. Of course, hiking can also be beneficial for our physical health. However, hiking can pose risks for your ankles in particular. Find out here what these risks are and how the Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Ankle Support can help you avoid them.

A rocky landscape in the Dolomites with scattered patches of snow and a cloudy sky.

Ankle injuries during exercise and hiking

Existing studies relating to injuries in the area of the ankle during exercise are quite clear: 30 percent of all sports injuries affect the ankle!*1 Depending on the study, this may even turn into chronic problems in 20 to 30 percent of cases. A study focusing on hiking came to the conclusion that 34 percent of injuries associated with hiking affect the ankle.*2 In our article “Common problems during hiking and how to avoid them”, we specifically look at the strain to which hiking subjects your body. It will also explain why the demand on our body is particularly high when going downhill.

A female hiker with a backpack carefully navigates rocky terrain. She is wearing outdoor shoes and an ankle brace for extra support and protection.

The Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Ankle Support

The Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Ankle Support actively ensures increased stability and relief in the area of the ankle. It also supports joint proprioception. The higher shaft and thin knitted fabric promote the perfect fit in hiking boots and controlled movements. The result: The Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Ankle Support actively combats excessive strain and injuries. Thanks to mulesing-free merino wool, the hiking support provides excellent wearing comfort throughout the day. This hiking support regulates both moisture and temperature, which increases wearing comfort even more. The Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Ankle Support is manufactured using a special yarn technology, making it durable and robust so you can have many adventures with it. Get yourself proper support for your ankle during hiking with the Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Ankle Support.

A hiker adjusts their specialized outdoor bandage with reinforced cuff. Mountains and a sunset are visible in the background.

Three hikers sitting and laughing on a rock by the trailside in the Dolomites. They are wearing hiking clothes and backpacks.

What should be on the ideal hiking packing list?

A female hiker with a backpack and headband climbs through rocky terrain, supporting herself with one hand on the rocks. She is wearing outdoor shoes and an ankle brace for extra stability.

Typical injuries when hiking

Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Ankle Support – summary

Hiking connects us with nature and promotes physical and mental health. However, it also poses risks for the ankle, as has been proven in various studies. To prevent these risks, the Bauerfeind Sports Outdoor Ankle Support provides the ankle with targeted relief and stability. It supports joint proprioception as well as controlled movements, and provides excellent wearing comfort throughout the day, thanks to mulesing-free merino wool and its anatomical fit. That means you can effectively prevent excessive strain as well as injuries, and enjoy the great outdoors feeling confident and free.