NJCAA and ZANEEZ® Announce Strategic Partnership Featuring AnkleSTONE®

Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced today a new partnership with ZANEEZ® to introduce AnkleSTONE®, the first and only patented orthopedic platform engineered for targeted foot and ankle recovery, mobility, and performance enhancement. 

"We are honored to partner with the NJCAA and bring AnkleSTONE® to student-athletes across the nation," Dr. Marien J. Zanyk, CEO & Founder of ZANEEZ®, commented. "This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to athlete health, safety, and long-term performance. By equipping athletes with innovative, science-based tools, we help them recover faster, perform better, and stay game-ready." 

AnkleSTONE® delivers a breakthrough solution for athletes at every level by addressing one of the most common—and costly—injuries in sports: foot and ankle conditions. Trusted by elite athletes and performance specialists, AnkleSTONE® is designed to support injury prevention, accelerated recovery, and enhanced performance outcomes. 

"AnkleSTONE® is a unique innovation that I believe will be valuable to our student-athletes and their health," Dr. Christopher J. Parker, NJCAA President and CEO shared. "It is part of the NJCAA's mission to help our student-athletes achieve their goals, and ZANEEZ®'s efforts to keep athletes performing their best on the pitch will contribute to this." 

As the Official Foot and Ankle Exercise Platform of the NJCAA, member institutions will gain access to AnkleSTONE® products, educational resources, and collaborative initiatives designed to promote athlete wellness and performance excellence. 

About AnkleSTONE® 

AnkleSTONE® by ZANEEZ® is the first and only anatomically engineered orthopedic platform designed for foot and ankle conditioning, recovery, and performance. Built on Bio-Science Body Mechanics, it delivers targeted mobility, strength, and rehabilitation benefits for athletes at every level—from student-athletes to professional personnel. ZANEEZ® is committed to transforming musculoskeletal health worldwide through innovative, science-driven solutions that empower people to move the way they're meant to. 

About NJCAA 

Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes with opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed, and achieve in both their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second-largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the United States, with over 500 member schools and 3,400 teams competing in 28 different sports. Each year, the NJCAA sponsors 57 national championships and invitationals. 

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