An ankle brace includes a heel stirrup including a base and left and right upright portions. Left and right pivot legs are pivotably connected to the left and right uprights, respectively. A cuff joins the left and right pivot legs. In most preferred embodiments, the rear cuff is flexible. ...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US20040167453?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040167453 - Ankle brace with cuff and strap
