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Can you tell me about wearing high heels on a sprained ankle?
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Not a good idea: Due to the elevation and position of the foot in high heels the ankle is destabilized and can be more easily inured.
Answered 3/22/2014
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Risky: High heels may increase your chances of a re-injury.
Answered 3/26/2014
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