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Options for injury prone ankles? i wear a brace and get it taped when i work out but it doesn't seem to help neither does sitting and icing
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If conservative : Therapy is failing you, there is always a surgical option. However, first the injury or deficiency needs to be found out.
Answered 1/21/2019
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Weak ankles: What is the cause if your weak ankles? Instability? Muscle weakness? Neuropathy? This is the question to ask your physician. Discover what the underlying pathology is then you can have a better answer. Have they discussed muscle retraining? Surgery? Muscle strengthening? Please see your podiatrist to explore your options.
Answered 1/23/2019
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