An ankle support provides support to injured ligaments of the ankle to help promote healing and relieve pain. It is usually worn after incurring an ankle injury such as a sprain. Ankle injuries are the most common type of sports injury across North America (approximately one third of sports injuries). You can suffer this injury while participating in just about every sport, from tennis to basketball to soccer. In the winter, ankle injuries incurred while navigating frozen driveways or sidewalks are quite common. As a result, ankle supports of one type or another are usually in high demand.
When choosing an ankle support, you should keep the following in mind:
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