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What is an ankle brace for?
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An ankle.: It will stabilize your ankle and prevent it moving in certain directions. Usually, prevents inversion, the direction the ankle would move in a sprain.
Answered 1/5/2013
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Ankle brace: Generally for ankles that are weak from previous injuries where the ligaments are weak so that while doing activities one can hopefully prevent worse damage.
Answered 10/22/2013
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