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I have flat foot and an ankle that hurts all the time due to an injury a long time ago but never heals properly. should i use a brace? and what type?
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Without knowing: The exact nature of your injury it is hard to answer your question. Braces like an AFO are certainly a possibility.
Answered 4/26/2016
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