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Ankle brace to prevent dorsiflexion6/7/2023 ![]() Current research indicates ankle brace use in high school-aged athletes lowers the incidence of acute ankle injuries, but not the severity. ![]() Using ankle braces to prevent ankle injuries is becoming more common, and I’m often asked by coaches, parents and athletes if wearing an ankle brace is worthwhile. Today, ankle braces are everywhere and available in many different designs, even sport-specific, with the goal of providing additional support following an injury or to prevent an ankle sprain from occurring in the first place. Back in the early 1990s, ankle braces were starting to pop up more often on sports courts and playing fields due to improved designs and being less expensive than having an athlete’s ankle taped.
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