Evo-Brace
The Evo-Brace is a new type of brace that intends to support younger athletes to have long and healthy athletic careers by providing them with a comfortable and supportive ankle brace that they want to wear to ensure they properly recover from ankle sprains. The brace eliminates the need to get multiple braces based on your recovery stage or injury type by offering an adaptable, one-stop shop ankle brace that can provide everything from acute stage immobilization to preventative, mild ankle support.
*Below is a collection of the process and final product photos. An in-depth process of the project will be added shortly, so check back in soon!
Ankle brace in context
Ankle sprain problem
Dorsiflexion
In cleat
Back loop connecting straps
Bottom with grip
In action
Inserting bio-plastic insert
Insert sticking out
Inner pocket for rigid insert
Sliding sleeve on
zipping up back
Looping straps together in the back
Wrapping top strap around upper ankle
Securing top strap
Tightening straps
Adjusting sleeve
Grey (non-strecth) and yellow (Stretchy) straps
Ankle sleeve base
First channel attempt
Thicker strap tests
Grip application
Grip on bottom
Bio-plastic insert