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How can you sprain your ankle barefoot?

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Uneven surfaces: With not enough support can cause instability which may lead to a sprain.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 10/28/2018

5.6k views

Thank

Easy: You may have stepped wrong r twisted it.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 10/28/2018

5.6k views

Thank

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