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Adult male basketball player sitting courtside adjusting an ankle brace over a basketball shoe after a sprain, with hardwood court visible in the background.

Best Ankle Brace After a Basketball Sprain

Jason Joyner

Best ankle brace after a basketball sprain? The answer changes as you heal. The brace that helps during early recovery is not always the one you should still be wearing...

Adult male seated on gym bench adjusting ankle brace before workout, weights and other gym members visible in background

Should I Wear an Ankle Brace All Day?

Jason Joyner

Nearly 40% of ankle sprains turn into long-term problems. I know because I'm one of them. Should I wear an ankle brace all day? The answer depends on your level...

Adult male basketball player on a court wearing an ankle brace, positioned mid-cut during play

Do Basketball Players Need Ankle Braces? The Ho...

Jason Joyner

Basketball players sprain their ankles more than almost any other sport. I've been one of them. Twice. Do basketball players need ankle braces? The answer depends on your injury history,...

basketball player wearing ankle brace inside shoe during game

Playing Basketball After an Ankle Sprain: When ...

Jason Joyner

Most players who reinjure an ankle do it on the way back, not on the way down. I know because the first one led straight to the second. Playing basketball...

Adult male hiker with trekking poles navigating rocky mountain trail wearing ankle brace, backpack and mountain peaks in background

Ankle Instability and Falls: Why Your Old Sprai...

Jason Joyner

Most people think the story ends when the swelling goes down. It doesn't. Once you've rolled an ankle, the sensory system that helps keep you upright takes a hit too....

Adult male hiker wearing ankle brace walking on rocky mountain trail at sunset, rolling hills and forest in the background

Preventing Ankle Sprains: Build Stronger, More ...

Jason Joyner

One bad step and your ankle rolls. It hurts longer than you expect, and once it happens, you're more likely to deal with it again. A sprained ankle changes how...