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There has always been a controversy if the ankle braces prevent the ankle sprains and repeated ankle sprains. The studies have proved that the ankle braces do prevent the repeated ankle sprain
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The Use Of Ankle Braces Prevents Repeated Ankle SprainsThe Use Of Ankle Braces Prevents Repeated Ankle Sprains There has always been a controversy if the ankle braces prevent the ankle sprains and repeated ankle sprains. The studies have proved that the ankle braces do prevent the repeated ankle sprains. The research studies have also proved that there is no proven base for the statement that use of ankle brace weakens the ankle ligament. Of course you do not buy ankle brace to cure your ankle sprains, but for protecting your already sprained ankle or for reducing the risk for first time or repeated ankle sprain. The ankle sprains are the most common sport injuries encountered by the players. Clinical data results show that when an ankle sprain occurs, there is a high probability of its reoccurrence. The repeated ankle sprains are not only a big hindrance for the players by stopping their game, but also make a lasting advert effect on their ankle ligament. There is a section of people stating that the ankle brace or the ankle bandage makes the wearer used to it and thus weakens the ankle ligament permanently. Then there is a other section of people who have constantly maintained the opinion that use of ankle brace is beneficial for preventing the ankle sprain at first place and also prevents the repeated occurrences and has no side effect or proven results of weakened ankle ligament on regular users.
Why do ankle sprains occur? This is because whole of the weight of the body during the sport is on the ankles and games like basketball require the players to jump, land, and twist quickly and also there are instances of accidentally hitting fellow players. Due to inward or outward rolling of ankle, the ankle ligament tears, stretch or rupture which gives result to painful and inflamed ankle sprain. How an ankle brace or an ankle bandage does prevent repeated ankle sprains? Ankle braces are designed for supporting and comforting the ankle joint and ligament and thus checking the joint movement and misalignment of the ligament. After an ankle sprain, there are always chances for it to reoccur. The use of good accessory that knee brace and provides protection to the painful ankle and its weakened ligament, is helpful for the players who are in constant risk of ankle spraining. ankle brace Why should you buy and use it? Is it really helpful? The research papers (Timothy Mcguine and others) in American Journal of Sports Medicine have proved that there is no proven side effect of using ankle braces in sports and that the use of ankle brace prevent the first time and repetitive ankle sprains. Of course the ankle braces are helpful as they help to stabilize the ankle ligament in side wise landing without hindering the straight actions like the jumps and sprints. It is also useful to buy ankle brace because it reduces the time to heal the previous ankle sprain and also reduces the risk of reoccurring. A good ankle bandage or ankle brace is made of light weight material and fits comfortably on the calf, and there are no proven studies to show that ankle braces weaken the ankle ligament. It is cheaper to buy ankle brace and prevent ankle sprains rather than going for expensive and repeated ankle sprain treatments.