Active Support for a Painful or Swollen Ankle
The Bauerfeind MalleoTrain® is designed to provide active support rather than rigidly immobilizing the ankle. Its medical-grade compression knit surrounds the joint while two anatomically contoured massage pads sit along the inner and outer ankle, providing support and stimulation as you move.
This combination helps stabilize the ankle while reducing pain, swelling, and joint effusions, allowing the brace to provide support throughout everyday movement and activity.
Two Anatomically Contoured Malleo Pads
The MalleoTrain incorporates two viscoelastic Malleo Pads positioned around the ankle. These flexible pads redistribute pressure away from sensitive areas and provide a massaging effect on the surrounding soft tissue during movement.
Bauerfeind designed the pads to help reduce edema, swelling, joint effusions, and bruising while improving comfort around the ankle.
Medical-Grade Compression
The MalleoTrain’s anatomically shaped knit provides medical-grade compression around the ankle. During movement, the compression helps stimulate circulation while supporting the body’s own mechanisms for stabilizing the joint.
The result is support that responds dynamically as you walk and move rather than relying on rigid components to hold the ankle in place.
Improved Proprioception and Ankle Control
Proprioception is your body’s awareness of where a joint is positioned and how it is moving. After an ankle injury or during periods of instability, improving this feedback can help the muscles surrounding the ankle respond more effectively.
The MalleoTrain’s special high-low knit increases contact with the skin to stimulate proprioceptive feedback and support the body’s natural stabilization processes during movement.
Support for Ankle Sprains and Instability
Bauerfeind recommends the MalleoTrain for mild ligament insufficiency, acute injuries of the lateral ankle ligaments, and feelings of ankle instability. Its combination of compression and anatomical massage pads provides additional support while maintaining functional movement.
Support for Tendon Problems
The MalleoTrain can also provide support during the treatment of ankle tendinopathy. Its medical-grade compression and massage effect help support the surrounding soft tissues while maintaining the mobility needed for everyday activity.
Arthritis-Related Pain and Swelling
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can contribute to ankle pain, swelling, and joint effusion. Bauerfeind lists these symptoms among the indications for the MalleoTrain, with compression and the Malleo Pads working together to help manage swelling and provide comfortable joint stabilization.
Post-Operative and Post-Injury Support
The MalleoTrain is also indicated for post-operative and post-traumatic ankle irritation. When the brace is being used following surgery or a significant injury, use and activity should follow the recommendations of your physician or other healthcare professional.
Comfortable Enough for Everyday Wear
Bauerfeind’s Train knit is lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking for comfortable wear throughout the day. The brace is anatomically shaped to follow the contours of the ankle, while pressure-minimized edges help prevent uncomfortable constriction.
A softer comfort zone is incorporated over the sensitive instep area, helping the brace remain comfortable as the foot and ankle move.
Low-Profile Design for Shoes
The streamlined knit construction allows the MalleoTrain to fit comfortably inside many everyday shoes. This makes it practical for people who need ankle support while returning to work, walking, exercising, or completing normal daily activities.
Common Uses
- Mild ankle sprains
- Mild ligament insufficiency
- Acute lateral ankle ligament injuries
- Tendinopathy
- Post-operative ankle irritation
- Post-traumatic ankle irritation
- Joint effusion and swelling
- Osteoarthritis-related ankle pain and swelling
- Rheumatoid arthritis-related ankle pain and swelling
- Feelings of ankle instability
- Ankle pain and swelling
Visit The Bone Store for the Right Fit
Proper fit and positioning are important for getting the intended compression, massage, and stabilization from the Bauerfeind MalleoTrain®. Visit The Bone Store and let our knowledgeable staff help you find the appropriate fit and make sure the Malleo Pads are positioned correctly around your ankle.
Trying the MalleoTrain in person also gives you an opportunity to experience its medical-grade compression, flexible support, and low-profile fit inside your footwear before making your purchase.
Cleaning and Care
The MalleoTrain is machine washable for convenient care during regular use. Bauerfeind recommends gentle washing at a water temperature of up to 86°F (30°C).
- Wash gently at temperatures up to 86°F (30°C).
- Do not bleach.
- Do not dry clean.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Do not iron.
Premium Ankle Support Available at The Bone Store
The Bauerfeind MalleoTrain® combines medical-grade compression, anatomically contoured massage pads, and breathable Train knit to provide comfortable support for ankle pain, swelling, and mild instability. Visit The Bone Store to experience the MalleoTrain in person and let our knowledgeable staff help you find the right fit.
