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Would it be a bad idea to sleep with an ace bandage on my right sprained ankle?
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OK but not too tight: An ace bandage can help with management of soft tissue swelling and provide a sense of support which is fine while sleeping.
Answered 8/20/2016
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Maybe: Make sure the ace wrap is not too tight. There is very little risk, other than a swollen foot, so wrap the ace around the midfoot as well as the ankle.
Answered 1/18/2017
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