BioSkin TriLok Ankle Ligaments Support
The BioSkin TriLok Ankle Ligaments Support cleverly emulates an additional ligament to provide effective pain relief and accelerate ankle injury recovery times. Its lightweight, slim design is ideal for daily wear over socks and inside shoes and trainers, allowing you to remain active during your recovery. Managing the range of movement in your forefoot and ankle, this support is an excellent solution to halting and preventing many issues, ranging from chronic instability and arthritis, to plantar fasciitis and PTTD.
What's Included?
- 1 x BioSkin TriLok Support
- 1 x FootLok Strap
- 1 x Stirrup Strap
- 1 x Set of Instructions
Which Size TriLok Support Is Right for Me?
Finding the right BioSkin TriLok Ligaments Support for you couldn't be easier. Simply take and match your UK or EU shoe size against the sizing chart below.
| Size | UK Shoe Size | EU Shoe Size |
| Small | Size 4 - 5.5 | Size 35 - 37 |
| Medium | Size 6 - 8.5 | Size 38 - 39 |
| Large | Size 9 - 11.5 | Size 40 - 42 |
| Extra Large | Size 12 - 16 | Size 43 - 45 |
What's So Special About the TriLok Support?
The BioSkin TriLok Ankle Ligaments Support is designed to reduce pain and aid in the recovery of a wide range of foot conditions. By simulating an 'external ligament', the foot is pushed into the correct positioning which helps to reduce pain. If you suffer from ankle pain, have suffered an ankle injury, or have just had ankle surgery, then this support may be for you.
Which Conditions Is the TriLok Support Suitable For?
The versatility of this brace stretches from minor injuries such as tendonitis and sprains, to serious long-term problems such as chronic instability. As a result it is suitable for sports players such as footballers, tennis players, athletes, basketball players and cricketers recover from injuries, and those who are living with the effects of ankle related problems. The TriLok Support will be suitable for many injury problems, including:
- Ankle injuries
- Arthritis
- Bruises
- Chronic instability
- Collateral ligament sprains
- Lateral ankle sprains
- Mild to moderate sprains and instabilities
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Peroneal tendonitis
- Peroneal tendon injuries
- Sprain prevention
- Subtalar and ankle injuries
- Tendonitis
How Does the BioSkin TriLok Support Provide Support?
The TriLok Support is a comprehensive brace that is designed to provide support to multiple areas of the ankle, arch and midfoot. Coming complete with twin straps that can be independently fitted, the BioSkin TriLok bolsters the heel and arch by pulling weak and fatigued ligaments and tendons in toward the centre of the foot for bolstered strength and stability.
What The Experts Say
We spoke to product experts at Beagle Orthotics for more details about the Bioskin TriLok Ankle Brace. Here's what they shared with us:
"The TriLok Ankle Brace is a slim fit design consisting of 3 components; TriLok Undersleeve, Stirrup strap and FootLokTM strap, which mimics the natural tendons in the foot to secure the ankle and allow for a safe range of motion. The TriLok is an easy, effective way to relieve the debilitating pain caused by plantar fasciitis and PTTD and also provides unrivalled protection."
How Do I Correctly Fit My TriLok Support?
The TriLok Ankle Brace offers incredible support and compression at the ankle, heel and foot when fitted correctly. Fitting is done in three stages, all of which are detailed below.
Undersleeve Fitting
The undersleeve is designed to prevent chaffing, rubbing and irritation. Simply slip the sleeve over your foot and fasten down using the two straps located in the ankle area.
FootLok Strap
We recommend taking some time when fitting the "FootLok" strap. Attach and circle the white strap over the centre of the foot before fastening it down at the point detailed in image F.
The "FootLok strap" circles the arch, providing arch support and relief from plantar fasciitis.
Stirrup Strap
The stirrup strap is the final section. This strap loops around the heel and underneath the foot to bolster support underneath, at the back and across the top of the foot.
How Will It Increase the Rate of Recovery?
The BioSkin TriLok Ankle Support will increase the rate of recovery because it controls the inversion and eversion of the ankle, while using a special strap that simulates an external ligament. This helps to take the pressure of your ankle ligaments meaning that your ankle has the space and time that it needs to recover.
Will it Reduce Pain in My Foot and Ankle?
Users have reported feeling a decreased level of pain once their ankle has got used to living with the BioSkin Support. This is because all of the pressure of walking, jumping and running has been taken from your ankle and onto the brace, allowing the pain to be significantly reduced.
In fact the BioSkin TriLok Support has given users with long term ankle problems significant pain relief, while those post surgery can quickly get back on their feet again.
Can I Wear the TriLok Brace on Either Ankle?
Absolutely. The BioSkin TriLok Ankle Support is an ambidextrous brace that can be worn on either ankle to alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with either inward or outward rolling of the ankle.
The application method remains the same and does not change depending on which side you wear your brace on.
How Does the BioSkin TriLok Ankle Support Work?
The way the BioSkin TriLok works is quite complex, but its goal is to create another ligament so that pressure is taken away from your ankle and on to your feet. Its patented FootLok strap serves this purpose, controlling the movement of the forefoot without compromising on the range of your foot. By keeping your ankle protected and well positioned, you can run, walk and jump safe in the knowledge that your ankle is well on its way to recovery.
How Do I Fit the TriLok Ankle Support?
Depending on the place of your injury you fit the Ankle Support slightly differently. The two different types of positioning for the brace are lateral (the side of the body that is away from the middle), and the medial (the side of the body that is away from the body). Please note that the brace shouldn't be fit too tightly as this can lead to discomfort.
Can I Wear the Ankle Ligaments Support with Socks and Shoes?
We recommend that you wear the TriLok Ankle Support with socks as this can relieve discomfort on your skin. Once you've fitted the Ankle Support you should be able to wear shoes quite comfortably over the top of the Ankle Brace with the top of it circulating your ankle.
How Comfortable is the Ankle Ligament Support to Wear?
Although your ankle can take a little while to get used to the support, once fit properly it will provide excellent pain relief to both minor and major injuries. It is ergonomically designed to fit around the foot and ensure a high level of comfort, suitable for all day use.
The BioSkin Support is designed to give a compressed fit that allows for full support, which for some wearers this may feel strange or uncomfortable at first. If you find yourself between sizes it is recommended that you select the larger size unless you desire a tighter fit. Furthermore, it is recommended that you don't strap your support too tight as this can lead to discomfort.
Will I Retain Dexterity in My Foot?
It's designed to support your foot and take the pressure off the ankle however this will not compromise the amount of dexterity that you required. In fact the scope of your foot isn't limited at all, and because of the pain relief it means you'll experience more freedom than you would do not wearing the support.
Once fitted the core of the Ligament Support will sit above your shoe, ensuring you can continue using your foot as if healthy.
Can I Wear the Ankle Support While Playing Sport?
The BioSkin Ankle Support offers excellent dexterity, meaning that if you want to play sport you can. We would recommend, however, that you only do so if you a mild ankle injury, or mild ongoing ankle pain, rather than a more serious break or ongoing problem.
Is the BioSkin Ankle Support Lightweight?
You might be wondering if you can feel the weight of the Ankle Ligament Brace on your ankle while you are walking. This isn't the case as it is extremely light to hold to the point where you won't feel it when it's on your leg. This is ideal for using the Ankle Support across a day without it becoming uncomfortable on your leg.
Is the BioSkin TriLok Support Discreet to Wear?
The TriLok Support is part below your shoe part above it, and if you are wearing shorts or shorter jeans then the top of the support will be visible. However it is a discreet and subtle black colour and very aesthetic, meaning that you won't feel conscious wearing the support.
Is the BioSkin TriLok Waterproof?
The Bioskin TriLok is designed to be washed after use. It reacts well to fresh water, and is suitable for providing support across a range of different water sports. However, we can't guarantee it's effectiveness in salt water as salt water is known to degrade materials.
Materials and Care Instructions
