Ankle Support FAQs

How does the support protect the ankle?

The special 3D weaving technology used in our supports helps provide extra protection to the ankle area. They deliver optimum compression to protect against pain and injury during and following activity.

When should I wear the ankle support?

Our ankle supports are perfect for all-round use and can be worn for any activity. As well as being worn for exercise, it’s a good idea to slip on one of our supports as you go about your normal day, as they can help keep niggles away and reduce inflammation and swelling when you’re resting.

How does the support help ankle recovery?

The compression in our supports boosts blood flow to the area to help flush out toxins and encourage recovery so you can get back to doing the exercise you love quickly.

How do I prevent future ankle injury?

By wearing our ankle supports! They give an additional layer of padding to the ankle area to ease inflammation, provide premium support, and can help prevent injuries from occurring.

Why are the supports made from bamboo?

We chose bamboo for our ankle supports so we can ensure they are made from a renewable resource. Bamboo has natural antifungal and anti-bacterial properties while also being a high-absorbing material. This material removes moisture from the skin, enhancing the level of comfort while also removing any odours, reducing the need to wash it as frequently. It is generally kind to skin, so you shouldn’t get irritated when wearing our ankle supports.

Wrist Support FAQs

When can I use the wrist support?

The hand, wrist and thumb are susceptible to repetitive stress, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, which without support can be painful.

The Bearhug Wrist support can provide compression and support driving blood flow to the hand, wrist and thumb to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief from conditions like tendonitis. Created from bamboo, the support is comfortable to wear throughout the day on your hand and wrist joint whether at home or at work.

The Bearhug bamboo Wrist support increases blood flow which can enhance performance, assists with rehabilitation and recovery while providing pain relief for arthritis, repetitive stress, tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The wrist support can be used to accelerate recovery and rehabilitation from a injured thumb ligaments and joint pain with the bamboo properties increasing blood flow. The supports can also be used during exercise and activities outdoors and indoors to provide support for pain relief from arthritis, hand and thumb pain.

Some sports & activities that wrist supports can be useful for:

• Tennis
• Padel
• Golf
• MMA
• Cricket
• Hockey
• Rugby
• Boxing
• Gymnastics
• Weightlifting

How does the wrist support work?

Bearhug use bamboo charcoal in a unique composition within their wrist support. Bamboo charcoal supports have been scientifically proven to increase blood flow through the joint compared to ordinary supports.

This increased blood flow drives oxygenated blood to the wrist joint flushing out any toxins in the wrist and hand which helps your muscle, ligaments, tendons and soft tissue repair quicker while providing pain relief and reducing inflammation and swelling from sports like running.