Swede-O, Inc. has been recognized worldwide leader in providing innovative products designed to prevent or rehabilitate ankle related injuries for over 20 years.  We recently expanded our product offerings to include a patented line of orthopedic supports designed to prevent, treat and rehabilitate most any part of your body.

Swede-O ankle braces have been prescribed by Medical Professionals for over 20 years all over the world.  Numerous independent clinical studies have proven the effectiveness of Swede-O ankle braces in preventing ankle injuries and that they are equal to or better than professionally applied tape for ankle support.

Swede-O remains the first choice for ankle protection by Orthopaedic Surgeons, Family Practice Physicians, Certified Athletic Trainers and other healthcare professionals worldwide.

Swede-O was founded in 1981 by Marvin Nelson.  The company was literally started out of a garage in North Branch, Minnesota, USA.  We started with just one product, an ankle brace called the Swede-O Universal.  This product was renamed to the Ankle Lok® as we added new products.  (The Ankle Lok is still the most popular lace-up style ankle brace in North America.)  We realize that everyone's ankle and / or injury is not the same and that is why we have developed 12 different styles of ankle braces to suite almost any situation.  We have also expanded beyond the ankle and now offer innovative products for most body parts.

The founder, Marvin Nelson, is 100% Swedish.  Marvin grew up in a Swedish speaking household and he spoke very little English when he started elementary school in the United States.  He was then given the nickname of "Swede" by his classmates and the name stuck.  When Marvin started the company he coined the name Swede-O.  We are proud of Marvin (Swede) and the company retains his principles of satisfying the customer with high quality, innovative products and exceptional service.