THE POWER
BEHIND THE
PERFORMANCE

Providing Athletic Trainers the Best Solutions for Pre-Activity Preparation, On-Field Performance, and Post-Injury Protection

OUR BRAND

For over a century, Cramer has been a trusted partner for athletic trainers across high schools, colleges, and professional sports organizations. Known for reliability and proven effectiveness, Cramer products are widely used by sports medicine professionals to support athlete care and recovery.

At the heart of the brand is a deep respect for athletic trainers. Cramer works closely with professionals worldwide to develop practical, high-quality solutions that enhance performance, recovery, and safety. This authentic connection continues to define the brand’s identity. Cramer – The Power Behind the Performance 

Cramer - Over 100 Years of Excellence

OUR FOUNDERS

Over a century ago… 
Cramer was founded in 1918 by brothers Chuck and Frank Cramer, who began by selling a homemade athletic liniment created in their mother’s kitchen. Their passion for helping athletes recover and perform at their best led to the establishment of Cramer Chemical Co., playing a key role in pioneering the field of sports medicine.

Their influence extended beyond products—through innovation, education, and dedicated support for athletic trainers, they contributed to the founding of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), shaping the profession as we know it today.

CRAMER TODAY

Cramer, the Top Choice for Athletic Trainers & Athletes,
continues to lead with an authentic connection to sports medicine professionals, at every level of competition.

Cramer Products

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Cramer offers a comprehensive range of sports medicine and athletic training products, including:

The Leader In Ankle Protection

OUR STORY

Active Ankle had its start in an athletic training room of a Southern Indiana high school as part of a college class project by a student teacher of Glen Snow’s, the athletic trainer at the time. The first semi-rigid hinged ankle support was conceived using parts of a McDonald’s food tray along with various materials found in a standard athletic training room.

Recognized as a unique product idea, a local businessman helped launch what is known today as Active Ankle Systems, Inc. in 1989. The company has become a worldwide leader in the development of high value, high function foot and ankle products and owns or has rights to over 20 U.S. and Foreign Patents.

OUR Mission

In 2008, Cramer Products, who manufactures and markets more than 500 products used internationally by athletic trainers worldwide, acquired Active Ankle. Almost 100 years old, Cramer is recognized as the creator of the entire industry of sports medicine.

Together, Cramer and Active Ankle share an unwavering commitment to developing products that heal, protect, and help prevent injury; and to provide unrivaled customer service.Our mission will always be dedicated to innovative engineering and quality functional products that help athletes perform at their highest level.

Rigid Fit Braces, also known as Hinged Braces, are built for the highest level of preventative support and assist athletes with faster rehabilitation after injury.

Choose from several styles of our Lace-Up braces which provide a higher level of security than tape, without compromising comfort and support.

Our ankle sleeves are designed for players looking for a low profile and light weight ankle support that fit snug in the shoe.

Active Ankle Products

Active Ankle T2 Rigid Ankle Brace

The Active Ankle T2 is built to protect against ankle sprains without limiting performance.  
It can be worn on either foot and is suitable for both men and women.