Do NOT Wear Ankle Braces! Here's why...

Ankle Braces make your ankles WEAK and INCREASE the RISK for knee, hip and low back injuries. Scott Malin explains the major risks of ankle braces and what you can do right now to get rid of that ankle brace once and for all!
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[@lhourdesmahal2923]

but why nba player stephen curry wearing ankle brace ?

[@iReviewAirsoft4U]

what about just wearing an ankle brace just during basketball? and not wearing it any other time

[@husnifamily8736]

Oh dear, i just bought one, just delivered by the mail man.And By the time i wear it, i found this video..oooorrggh.

[@ashleybree1407]

Exact same situation tonight but I need the brace my only other alternative is wrapping it and my ankle is really not stable enough for that at the moment

[@philipfogarty5448]

What about for preventative measures not to heal an existing injury?

[@ryanp12ful]

i completely shattered and dislocated that area very bad and i roll it constantly if i dont wear one, but if i can wear one i run very hard and compete at a high level in track now, and without it i feel extreme pain and suffer constant sprains and rolls.

[@ryanp12ful]

i have gona through a year plus of physical therapy and even though it gains strength, it will always get rolled if i dont wear one due to the multiple surgeries and the severity of the injury. I was told i would not be an athlete again at one point but i am still here and at a possible chance of going to states for track a year and a half later

[@MalinMethod]

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Despite your history, I still believe you could strengthen and rehabilitate your ankle. But, you have a more medical situation so I would defer to your doctors.

[@anastasianataliamakivich1812]

I wear ankle braces not because it's my choice as I hate them, but because I have to since my ankles aren't stable. I have double jointed ankles and I am really unstable and fall down a lot if walking without the braces. So unless there is the way to make the ankles stable as normal exercises sometimes are just not enough, I'm happy to wear them because I can even run that way and go for long walks without tripping over the floor. Without them I can barely walk normally and become tired really fast. Some people need to have that added stability. But for those with normal ankles, yeah, then probably it is harmful.

[@slop101]

Yeah. I sprained my ankle BAD, and 4 months later (after some PT), I started running with a brace. And within a week of running with the brace, I had pain in my knee and lower back that I never had before. Took the brace off (running carefully) and no more knee/back pain.

[@MalinMethod]

Glad to hear it!

[@giri4903]

Thx Scott, i was about to buy it because of my hairline fracture on talus.Today the doctor took out the cast after 1 month and was thinking to continue with an Ankle Braces :) your video helped and its true

[@RVForLife365]

Thanks man that actually makes sense for why I've been have sow much pain in my foot because I've sprained my ankle like 4-5 times already and I let it heal but after that I put and ankle brace and go back skating because I use to always get pain after it heals if I move it for like a few hours thanks

[@zebra1665]

having some sort of bandage like the stretchy tape you still have control over mobilization in your ankle and that's when I feel its okay.

[@AllisonTitcomb]

I was told by my PT that I should wear braces when hiking because my ankle ligaments are so overstretched from past and recent injuries. Useful reminder, though, about being careful with the knees. I recently bought tri-lock braces which provide stability and yet have some flexibility to them, so not quite as restrictive as the lace up braces.

[@aaronflavien]

Really helpful video. Gained some new knowledge about how ankle can affect the knee if not if isn't treated properly. Thanks

[@ruthmcchesney4957]

This makes SO much sense...thank you so much. Am going to immediately remove the compression sleeve I have been using to try and help with peroneal tendonitis (not much use anyway...) and will just continue doing my strengthening exercises. Great video.

[@jacobshank9362]

Great video, and thanks for the wisdom! It actually makes a lot of sense, and I found it very helpful.

[@brandodeschamps6097]

i sprained my ankle may 8 2015 and it still hurts me when i play basketball what would you recommend ? i was going to buy some ankle weights so it can get stronger

[@michaelthtrahan6841]

What about compression ankle sleeves? Are you against those as well?

[@inertialobserver4823]

You gave a good argument for ankle rehab, though didn't mention arthritis. I've found that when I'm having a flareup in either ankle then activity is incredibly painful and the joints are weaker than when in remission. Flipside is that the flareup goes away more quickly if I continue normal activity or even increase activity. When I use ankle braces (and I've learned that if I brace one ankle then I need to brace both to avoid over-working the "good" one and finding that one flaring up as the other gets better), I'm more able to continue activity with less pain and am less likely to end up with a sprain in addition to the arthritis. I am not sure what the recommendation is when it's not an injury rehab issue but an arthritis/inflammation issue?

[@KristenMarie01]

So for volleyball me and most people we things like the active ankle t2 to prevent things like rolls even when we arnt hurt and they are very popular so are my ankle braces hurting me? Instead of helping me

[@MalinMethod]

+Kristen Marie Please, watch the video and you will see why I am usually against the use of ankle braces. They tend to make the ankles weaker and weaker and they immobilize the ankle joint, which puts great stress on the knees and significantly increases the risk of a tear in the ACL or MCL knee ligaments.

[@dannybannon4625]

I'm just getting off a broken ankle should i wear a compression sleeve for my ankle

[@makroach3096]

So I sprained my ankle yesterday. Can I wear a wrap? My doctor told me to keep it wrapped and now I'm worried

[@pl-rc]

Hi @Scott, thank you for your video and valuable information! It makes sense when we think the knee might be paying the price by having locked/compromised ankle movements. I was shopping for ankle braces for my soccer practices. It's very common during body contact to get hit on your ankle ball (or some other area around) by the opponent's cleats and it hurts bad. On some ankle braces I found side cushions that may assist on such hits. So my intention is to have my ankle fully operational, but with side protections against hits like that. Do you know any other protective gear I could shop for that will give me the protection without compromising my ankle movement? Thank you once again!

[@HarlemBlues]

Hi Dr. Malin, I sprained my ankles (both of them) several times while playing soccer. Finally, I have decided to use braces to prevent the injury from happening again. I only wear them during the games, usually a couple of times a week for about 1.5 hours. I was interested to know whether you still discourage their use in this case. I understand the risk of shifting the wrong movements to the knees, but in terms of damage, that's far more serious, but in terms of chances, isn't that better? I mean, I am so afraid now to sprain my ankles that I am even considering quitting soccer. Thanks a lot.

[@mylife0791]

What do you think I should do my ankle hurts sometimes in really bad pain and I want to go back to dance I've missed dance for a week now

[@brianzabriskie9166]

I have been wearing the Ultra Breg braces on both ankles that allows up and down movement but little side to side movement, for about 12 years playing basketball. No issues in the knee and back. I sprained my ankle 10 times each time before the braces. I supinate (run on the outside of my feet) so the braces keep me from rolling. I also wear a custom orthodic to help me not supinate and keep the knee and back from locking up. It can work.

[@__-kn1vn]

I use ankle braces because I have tendinitis in the inside of both feet and it helps my feet to not move. My ankles are fine though. What do you recommend for tendinitis? It's tends to act up whenever I walk around too much or do too much foot exercise. it's hard to explain where it hurts. It's the inner area of my feet so like the side of my foot that's closest to my big toe. That bone that protrudes (not the ankle) is the affected area. When the tendinitis acts up, it hurts to sickle my foot/roll it inwards

[@mister83ful]

@scott malin is the brace good to walk in for support instead of the boot after alvusion fracture?

[@alexandracolmant9983]

Super helpful. Thank you.

[@vixtwelve2448]

Thank you, man! 👍🏽 I guess the body will know when I can jog my daily 5 miles!

[@laurelshortell]

I recently began unicycling and will be adding mountain unicycling soon. An ankle brace was recommended for the latter to prevent ankle injury during a crash. Your video sounded like it was for people who use their ankles on the ground/floor. Do you have the same concern when riding a unicycle or bicycle with an ankle brace?

[@tuesdayhoman3403]

This makes a lot of sense. We rely so much on our muscle and tendon strength and when they're not performing as they should then they begin to atrophy (deteriorate). And one joint problem definitely causes joint problems further up the limb and into the back. It was described to me like this... Imagine you pull one thread in a tablecloth (or other material), when you look closely you can see the threads around the pulled area are also effected and it continues throughout the entire length of that pulled thread, all the way along it. And then those threads that have been pulled also pull on other threads around them. Our body is much the same, if you injure something it puts stress on other areas and if you don't build the strength back up in that spot then it's only going to create more problems further into your body. I'm speaking from personal experience here. My fibula (the small bone in the back of your calf muscle) was surgically removed some time ago. It took a lot of physiotherapy to get me walking again, but my ankle is still a weak joint without the 2nd bone holding it together, which means I have to continually work on maintaining the strength in the muscles to support it. I do have an orthopaedic brace that I wear on the odd day, when I've damaged things again, but only until the joint itself has rested enough that I can start to work the muscles and regain the needed strength. The knee and hip, of not only that leg but the other one as well, are effected by any weakness in the ankle joint. As long as I can keep mobile and maintain the strength in the muscles, then things are as good as they'll get. As Scott says in the video, in a normal sprained ankle injury ice and rest are the best treatments to begin with and then followed by exercise to rehab the injured muscles. There are always problems outside the norm, that require tailored treatment BUT strengthening exercises are STILL an important factor with any problem that involves a weakened joint or muscle/ligament injury. The more we rely on braces/tapes/crutches etc, the less the body will heal to full potential.

[@lizben3463]

I tore a ligament when falling down the stairs at the weekend and my doctor told me to wear a brace for four weeks, so the ligament can heal properly. It restricts side-to-side movement but not up-and-down and since I put it on, walking is less painful. he also told me to rest this week, but start walking normally soon. is this a usage for a brace you would recommend? he said it's so i wouldn't put a strain on the other joints and on my back when i'd avoid putting weight on the ankle.

[@lizben3463]

he also told me not to wear the brace after the injury has fully healed

[@mscott7077]

what would you suggest for peroneal tendon subluxation? I only wear a brace for the sports I do. so far a brace and tape seem to the only thing to work. I will not get surgery as it can happen again.

[@323arana]

I've had my share of ankle sprains as I've done the whole don't use ice or ankle bracelet, as well as movement and stuff to stable your ankle and I still had knee injuries...I believe that your body needs its time to heal it self naturally by resting an doing gentle movements so your ankle could get motion and sensibility...without proper caring you can cause stress or injuries to other parts of your body...you don't necessarily need ice but there are other remedies both natural or scientific ways of rehabilitating...I try to take a natural approach by using an elastic ban and movement also I try to not to put much stress on it or another part of my body..I also massage it gently it works for me...I'm also a bit heavy set and is rare when I roll my ankle...how this help someone if you feel like you need to see a doc for precaution resons go ahead sometimes that helps too...remember not all ankle injuries are the same....you should be able to tell you body will tell you

[@MrD10drift]

Hey man I have a ligament injury on my left ankle and I'm getting back into skateboarding finally after many years and I was considering in addition to high top shoes wearing an ankle brace just while skateboarding for only a few hours each week. What are you you're thoughts?

[@jaciobe]

I just bought one for skateboarding.. but to only wear for that and this one is specialised and allows a bit of movement. Was planning on doing beach walks also to keep the strength up

[@BuwanPuno]

Hello, just wanted to ask how about for competitions would it be practical to use ankle brace to avoid having an injury again?

[@orodrathmaxwell9875]

i have an issue with my ankle from a prior accident that makes my ankle spread out when i step on it what do you suggest for that?

[@justeyeye]

Are they appropriate as a substitute to ankle fusion. Sub talar joint. I'm considering getting one to immobilise the joint as much as possible to prevent pain and go back to work. And wait for a good ankle prosthetic to arrive

[@baileyclifton9751]

So I have re occurring ankle sprains. I've been dealing with it for about 7 years now. I didn't tape it and only wore a brace for the times I was on crutches. I went to therapy and it helped with pain and my ankle did get a little stronger, but I would roll it all the time. Then I started tapping it during games and practices along with do my exercises from when I use to go to therapy. Now my ankle is so much stronger and didn't roll it until I stopped tapping it. I honestly believe it's a good idea to tape ankles as long as you're working it and doing therapy

[@TraceurFilms]

Would an ankle brace be acceptable if I only wore it during sports and then performed ankle rehab daily until my ankle was stable and strong enough for the brace not to be worn?

[@BiGG_X]

I had an ankle injury at work 3 years ago and broke the inside and outside in which i had 2 surgeries for. They also had to remove some cartilage that was damaged. I went to PT until they said there was nothing more they can do for me, but my strength is not coming back and stooping and rotating on my ankle all day can leave me pretty sore when we finish. Probably a 6 or 7 on a scale to 10. My job is very physical, and requires repetitive stooping and rotating and carrying 75-90 lbs very quickly all day long. I was thinking of using something like this for work to relieve some weight and pressure on my ankle and possibly prevent me from rolling it in which I have done several times already. However I understand what you are saying about causing problems for the knee since rotating will transfer to the knee instead. Since a full recovery is non existent for me now 3 years later, you would still suggest not using this product?

[@ALBarshaloni]

Hi sir...did you mean Don't wear it after or before injured??

[@kylea5635]

This all makes sense, then again a lot of professional athletes use braces without experiencing worse issues then what they do without a brace. If you use it right and with slow training within specific ankle injury’s you should be fine long term. Just don’t rely on it. Use it more as a second support and slowly regain the strength you once had

[@mariedelozier2530]

I apparently have hyper-lax ligaments in my feet and ankles..arthritis is compounding the issue. I will use the brace only when stability is crucial and continue to work on my ankle and foot strength,range of motion, and flexibility. I am a farmer and need to avoid injuring the joint further and stabilizing my balance. Apparently muscle strength is all that's held my "bag-o-bones" feet together all these years...

[@Belmashkan]

good point of you. Did you recommend to wear the ankle brace just when you feel pain for short time or not.

[@pennyf7983]

Ok I understand what you are saying however I have a fracture still in my ankle after shattering it. I find that with a brace on it helps me tremendously so with keeping the fracture in place so movement is relatively pain free. I do take the brace off and do exercises with bands which helps.

[@jacobshank9362]

I used to sprain my ankles a lot during football, or during any recreational activity when I was younger than I am now, and I did not rehab properly after each time; I did the relax and ice steps to "heal" injuries (that's what I was told when I was younger, to do) and now my ankles are both really stiff, weak and if i do ankle excersises my right ankle makes a popping sound. I just really wish I was smarter when I was younger. :(

[@brandonNvenom]

I have extremely flat feet and causes my joints to be unstable. when I wore an ankle brace to play basketball ONLY. none of my joints had pain. I usually can barley walk after basketball. so I don't know what to do

[@jayy4291]

I play soccer and right now I only have a pair of shin guards with an ankle brace.I have never been injured or anything. Should I get a slip on pair?

[@dannyvelasquez288]

Very informative video. Question; why do NBA players get taped up all the time (their ankles)?

[@itskyle2956]

I sprained my ankle yesterday and tomorrow I have to run a quick 100 meter dash for elites in sgv should I use an ankle brace and do it considering a race last about 10 second

[@rovo7249]

It makes so much sense

[@antjones21]

Hi Scott, I tore my ACL and LCL and suffered Peroneal nerve damage from my knee down through the top of my foot. I had "drop foot" for 10 months post surgery and then after almost two years I was able to play sports again. I still have some nerve damage in that foot/ankle area which makes my ankle very weak. I wear a brace during basketball but not for sand volleyball. I've done rehab for my ankle but since there is nerve damage I'm not sure there is much else I can do. What do you suggest I do since you are saying ankle braces are not the way to go?

[@AceCorr]

Dear Scott Malin, I injured my right ankle about 2 weeks ago. I went to the podiatrist 2 days ago and she wrapped up my foot and told me to come back next week to get a 2nd checkup and she is most likely going to put a boot on me. I did not like what I heard. However, in the initial visit I got 3 X-Rays and she told me she saw NO fractures. Therefore, I have signed up for your Rehab course. Would you suggest me to just keep doing the hydrotherapy and massage 3 times a day and try to do as many of the foot exercises as I can? It's only been day 2 that I tried HEM ankle rehab but I think I already see some improvement.

[@tricky4g63]

parts of my leg and foot are paralyzed from a back problem and I can not stop my ankle from rolling if it catches me off guard like today I stepped on uneven ground when I was working there is no physical therapy for me what would u recommend I do I was thinking brace but I agree with your video I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and have sprained my ankle 6 times and I think I might have broken one of the smaller bones this time I heard a crunch when it happened thanks

[@strawberrykitten5940]

uh, I've been wearing a brace for 4 weeks now with a sprained ankle and it hasn't gotten any better...do you have any tips to help it heal sooner so I can get back to dance?

[@dananewell3406]

I have a dropping hip, flat foot, week ankles, and a bone that sticks out and I were a ankle brace should I?

[@inzo313]

So glad I saw this video

[@MegaNoelrodriguez]

would you recommend wearing an akle brace just for a game of basketball instead of relying on the brace for everyday use

[@02171963MJ]

Did you even watch the video? The answer is no lol

[@MalinMethod]

Wearing an ankle brace for sports is not something I recommend if at all possible. It restricts natural movement and puts the knees at risk for a serious injury.

[@sj9851]

This is true. Whenever I wear ankle braces my both knees start feeling pain. As well as archly.

[@yankeeedandy]

I have (what I assume) is peroneal tendonitis. I'm waiting to see my orthopedist b/c it's happening on the same leg that I had knee surgery on 10 years ago. I should note that I have had no problems since the knee surgery. I properly rehabbed the knee and did no heavy physical activity for over a year. Because of this new issue in my ankle I'm afraid I will fall behind in training.

[@danielledeming9046]

Do I need ankle braces for sports? My ankles always pop when I'm running or walking down or up stairs. I really don't know why and if I should do something about them...-(I would really like an answer soon!).

[@samp9418]

What about using high-top shoes when skateboarding? I feel like high-top shoes don't restrict the ankle as much as a brace would (especially when the shoelaces aren't pulled to tight) but that they still give some level of support, such that they might be a nice "middle-way." I feel like it's probably good to have some ankle support If I'm doing higher impact stuff like jumping off stair sets and stuff. But then of course, there are always the problems you pointed out in the video. Do you have an opinion on how this would apply to skateboarding? Is it reasonable to look for a sort of "middle-way"? Thanks in advance!

[@aka4577]

Im just using one for one weekend to play in an important ball tourney and then finish the rehab in the next 2 weeks

[@shannonwilson9815]

How long after a grade two sprain do you recommend starting rehab. I'm about 2 months out with inner and outer ankle tearing as well as resprain a week after initial injury. I have continued swelling, tendon thickening across the front of my ankle and occasion outer instability still. I stretch and walk as normally as possible and stopped using most braces. I was using a light neoprene one for swelling compression that did not stop the joint from freely moving as its loose around the joint itself but firm above and below. (I sit at a desk all day so that helped a lot will the continued swelling.)

[@miamiller4958]

My ankle can move properly thank you very much and for knee braces doctors told me to where them because I have Osgood schlatter

[@CW-cz8et]

I saw a surgeon today who is having me fitted for a Arizona brace for arthritis in my ankle, I’ve been getting cortisone shots in my ankle for injuries and arthritis. What I went in for was to discuss ankle fusion. But I’m getting a brace. I guess if I. Feeling pain in my knee or hip I’ll just stop wearing it. Now I don’t know what to think, maybe I should ask her about this. Thanks for the vid

[@tuiglen1873]

I wear ankle compression sleeves for softball because i've sprained it a lot throughout my life and it just gives me that extra support during games. So i wear it like half a day-ish. I also have flat feet so my arch comes down. I twisted(sprained?) My knees a few times since middle school. How would it change my performance with or without the ankle sleeve?

[@ovidiu283]

I like your thoughts on this subject ... makes sense but what about wearing an ankle support like A60 for running and sports until you fully strengthen your ankle with rehab ? Do you recommend that or it's better to not start sports until is fully recovered ? I just had a mild ankle sprain and I'm recovering from it with exercises but when I will start running I will want to use an ankle support for the first runs ... just to make sure I'm not hurting the ankle. After I will have a fully recovered ankle, I will removed it. What do you think ?

[@leehadley1971]

what would you say is better considering that I wear a professinal brace for flat-foot while rollerblading and running, I usually only wear it a few hours a week at most, if I don't wear it I get sprains and wearing it while skating actually makes it so I never fall, without it I fall and risk injury, but I do not wish for it to effect my knees or any other joints. any suggestions or ideas? I'd like to hear a educated point of view from it, as I only wish to do what's best for having the healthiest body possible.

[@thepercussiveviolist2674]

So would you recommend wearing a walking boot or aircast?

[@MalinMethod]

+--BlocksandGold PE Vids!-- No, in general, I would not. I would recommend healing the ankle naturally with rehab, unless the injury is so severe that the ankle is too unstable for the first few weeks without a boot.

[@taradead]

Sprained (hyper-extended it toward my shin) my ankle 5 months ago. It's slowly gotten stronger, but I can still barely walk before it gets too painful...think I shredded the cartilage on the bottom of my femur. Was just about to buy an ankle brace, but second-guessing that now.

[@kyleheiges9496]

Scott, healing a broken Talus. What about protecting a recently broken bone when getting back into sports? Thanks

[@n68548]

i wish i saw this video before... i used the ankle brace for a minor sprain and ... my knee as u said here got hurt.... had worse months of my life getting over the pain of my life... i still have pain .. but due to some visits to physio I am bettter and still recovering. I feel that i am lucky by simply walking by the road side... it is as if i got my life back :)... dear can you please suggest me how can i keep my joints safe in winters because pain starts to grow in winters.. and any other do's that i must do in this case?

[@patrice8356]

Hi, I had a lateral sprain on my right ankle last november but i wasn't able to rehab it properly in the first few weeks because it was injured a week before my inter-school games started and i went all out almost everyday for a month. The physio that attended to us would have a leuko tape around the front of my foot so that it will evert when I play. I also have a flat foot but I use in-soles and I wore a brace on my ankle everytime I played. 6 months passed (now) and I feel pain when I walk on the outer heel of my right ankle, the front joint, the bottom of the fibula and even on my shin(which feels very tight). The intensity of the pain and stiffness was still bearable until recently. I have stopped doing any sporting activity for about 1-2 weeks now and I do the RICE method along with wearing a brace whenever I have to go out or did any physical activity. I do not use any crutches. What is the best rehab method or exercises that I should do to reduce the pain and get back to my sport as soon as possible? And does applying heat onto the injured area help better than icing it?

[@patrice8356]

My sport is field hockey and floorball.

[@cmsfhms]

thanks, that makes sense, my ankles have been doing fine without them so why risk injury, and I heard that if the ankle is too stable the knee would be the one to be doing the lateral movement, so I definately wouldn't that.

[@MalinMethod]

+Cameron Stewart That's exactly right... if the ankle is inhibited by an ankle brace and cannot move, the knee is out at serious risk for a tear.

[@jasminflower3814]

+Scott Malin would the same apply for hiking boots? They are stiff and your ankles cant move as well as if you were wearing low shoes or keens. Just do your HEM video and no more hiking boots? If I kept up your exercises for the rest of my life would it prevent ankle injury hiking or would it be best when I get really old about 75 to wear hiking boots again ? Im 51 now with a rolled ankle and possible ligament break or tear. I was wearing keens because I dont like the restriction of hiking boots. Thank you.

[@cerysgwyncarey3361]

Thanks mate

[@user-ku1zp9zj7f]

I have a sprained ankle right now it herts and it keeps getting spraind

[@buttcracksniffer74]

I have a ankle sprain and i have a very important basketball game could i wear a brace and play or is that too dangerous

[@marie-danielleoreilly3468]

Thank you so much for your advice🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@Thwar112]

Is this speaking in terms of wearing it in sports or as an every day thing to prevent injury?

[@FromThemFarms]

I recently rolled my ankle took a day off went back to work the next day took 2 days off and the end of the second day off I started rehab massage hot and cold water stretching ABC's abduction adduction flexion and then walked on it for a 12 hour shift should I be wrapping it or just walking on it and massaging it throughout the day

[@sandhyareddy1051]

If I shouldn't be using a brace then Please put a video for ankle rehab and strengthening Because i sprained right ligament twice and had hair line fracture

[@rosaliehaymon2477]

Hi Scott I have on on going ankle injury after a nasty sprain 2 + years ago, seen a new podiatrist today, he says be because I have OA on the top of my foot from a chipped bone my body has changed the way I walk on my left foot and tried to take the pain away by walking on the outside of my foot which has caused a lot of pain on the outer edge and apparently my tendon up my instep and up the inside of my leg is "screaming". He has given me a brace to keep my ankle in the "correct place" which i should wear for 6 weeks and rest as much as I can. Can you advise please?

[@MalinMethod]

+ROSALIE HAYMON In cases like this, it is best to discuss with your doctor if ankle and calf rehab would help your condition. If so, then HEM would be very beneficial for you. But, please discuss with your doctor first.

[@theemarcellus]

What about using ankle braces for mountain biking, with fully healthy ankles, just to avoid sprained/broken ankles?

[@deannaclayton883]

I sprained my ankle a few times during soccer like 5 years ago, and I have flare ups sometimes, triggered by workouts with a lot of walking/running. I want to continue doing workouts but I don't want to further injure my knee. Would it be beneficial to wear one only during my workouts? (And only in workouts when I am experiencing pain)

[@nataliaortizartunduaga8105]

I’m a dancer and i have weak ankles so i got ankles support for Christmas, i get pain in my ankle sometimes so I don’t know if i should use it while the pain disappears (it always does but while i have it it doesn’t let me move properly) or while I’m at dance class or while i do my normal workout to prevent getting injured by that so i can give my 100% at dance

[@beckyphillips834]

I broke my ankle 7 years ago and required a plate and screws to fix it. Over the years one of the screws has emerged a bit and rubs against shoes. I am required to wear shoes with ankle support at work, but this causes me pain and discomfort. Other than surgery to fix the screw what would you recommend for me?

[@sebyjnarciso]

Would you say this applies to surgically repaired ankles after a fracture?

[@pninabenami7933]

crps ritht leg+heds +some Neurological damage// i found thet video during lookig for new ideas .i will be happy for an new idea

[@user-mk7yz2pu1j]

Hi scott! I am a hiker with history of ankle injuries. my question is- should i use boots with ankle support? or is it the same as braces? is ankle support a myth all together?

[@arose60]

I’m wondering what about recurring issues, I don’t know what triggers it but occasionally my ankle has issues to the point I’m limping around work and struggle to walk on anything other than a flat surface due to shooting paints, usually lasts a day or 2 before settling back down. When it’s that bad I feel my only option is to brace and immobilise it so I can continue to work

[@tadyMichal]

Dear Mr. Malin, I would like to ask you what do you think about wearing ankle braces only for matches? I play american football as runningback and I am very often hurt in area of ankle and I would like to protect it. I would use it only for matches no practice or daily wear... I would like to buy McDavid 195 ankle brace and I would use it for healthy ankle no for compensation or someting (I am resting for 3 weeks and using staffs). Thank you for your reply. Michal Poch

[@lucidleaves4814]

What do you think about wearing basketball shoes that have heavy ankle support? Would you recommend low top ball shoes?

[@rohanbangari6243]

I have an ankel sprain ...wht should I do now for it to recover fast

[@WelcomeTooo]

Thank you

[@wencebones5353]

What would happen if i only use them when i really need them? (I do skateboaring) I had an ankle injury when i was 17 years old, now i have 24 years old and i still have problems with my ankle, so i was thinking on using one to be able to skate and prevent some pain on it, but i found this video and i don't really know what to do now

[@semicollin2256]

Is it smart for me to get an ankle brace just for basketball because my right ankle has been twisted 4 times in the past 2 months and I just want one for a basketball because it seems to be getting more and more frail because I play soccer too and I've had it twisted and sprained alot

[@Roxymott]

I am 64 years old experiencing severe right ankle pain. I was born with a left clubfoot and me right ankle has been compensating for decades. My ortho person suggested I try a stiff brace. If this doesn't work, the maybe a mold specifically for the foot/ankle. What is your opinion and what stiff brace would you recommend. It is not a sports thing, but quality of later life issue. Thank You.

[@MalinMethod]

+Birney Brown For medical issues, it is always best to consult a doctor. Even though you have a severe sprain, you would still benefit from my system (H.E.M.)... If you find that your ankle is severely unstable, then a brace might be necessary. I would ask your doctor if rehab could help your foot get strong enough to withstand another injury and help get you out of pain.

[@sebastiannobile758]

So I ruptured a ligament on my foot one year ago. I hike very much and the worst pain was gone after a month or so. But it never really went back to normal. Sometimes I have pain only lying in bed and moving the foot somehow strange. And if I hit softly on a certain spot on the inner side of the ankle, it hurts like hell...but it won't hurt, when I walk normally. Does someone here have experience with that and what did you do against it? In fact I feel like my ankle brace gives me back much stability and helps me not to have pain in the foot...sometimes I wear it and sometimes not.