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A member asked:
Is an ankle brace useful for ankle pain after a sprain? i have no fractures just a sprain. i just want to know if it's useful to use one
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes it can help sup: You can use the brace and see if you feel more comfortable. It is more to support you with the injury.Ice it for the 1st 36 hours, then you can use heat.
Answered 3/7/2015
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Yes.: It's useful to protect the ankle from further injury. But you should participate in physical therapy to re-strengthen the ankle.
Answered 3/7/2015
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Yes: helpful in early stages. Rehab after ankle sprain is important for long term improvement/preventing recurrenec
Answered 9/12/2015
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