Ankle braces help prevent or manage ankle injuries. Top podiatrists and therapists recommend wearing a support to avoid damage to your ankle if you have a condition such as chronic instability or recovering from post-surgery.
Ankle Braces Help Manage:
Ankle sprains: the most common cause of ankle pain, usually caused by twisting or rolling the ankle, which can stretch or tear the ligaments.
Fractures: a break in one of the bones that make up the ankle joint, which a sudden injury, overuse, or weak bones can cause.
Tendinitis: inflammation of the tendons that attach muscles to bones in the ankle, often caused by overuse or repetitive motion.
Nerve damage: damage to the nerves that run through the ankle and foot. Happens because of injury, infection, or a chronic condition such as diabetes.
Peripheral artery disease: a condition that narrows the arteries in the legs and feet, reducing blood flow, which causes pain and cramping.