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Should I wear an ankle brace?
i sprained my left ankle 2x in thrree month. The first sprain was pretty server level 2 or 3. I never gave it any rest, I triple taped it tightly, took some advil and just walked it off. The first 3 days were painful. It was hurting till about 2 weeks ago and it felt weird. Today i happen to sprain it again, but nowhere as bad as last time. I was struggling to walk last time. This time i can walk with a limp. Should I start wearing ankle braces whenever I play basketball I've sprain my left ankle about 5 times total. Should i invest in ankle braces for my left ankle or for both ankles thanks.
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- Anonymous9 years ago
Yes. You should at least wear high-top basketball shoes. I would definitely wear a brace as well if this is a persistent problem.
I sprained my ankle badly two years ago. I couldn't walk for a couple days, had a limp for about a week, and still felt pain if I was on my feet too much up to six months later. That ankle is still larger than the other to this day.
I got it checked out and I got an Air-Cast brace. The thing is bulky, it uncomfortably digs into my skin when I play, and I hate it. However, I would rather deal with a little discomfort than risk serious injury. I also imagine you could find something much more comfortable.
Ligaments and tendons heal and re-tighten themselves very slowly, so every time you hurt them, you are adding to the damage that was already done.
- 9 years ago
The best ankle brace is the Ultra Zoom. It has this cool soft shell technology that is really comfortable and supportive. www.ultraankle.com
